Idaho Public Lands Advocates Respond to Latest Sell-Off Proposal: Rural Idaho Needs Teamwork, not a Giveaway

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, December 16, 2025  Contact: John Robison, Idaho Conservation League | [email protected]  Emilie Ritter, Greater Yellowstone Coalition | [email protected]  Chris Saeger, The Wilderness Society | [email protected]  Idaho Public Lands Advocates Respond to …
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The Dark Side of Data Centers Part 2: Water Guzzlers

The recent rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) has driven explosive growth in a once-niche industry: data centers. These facilities host vast networks of computer processors that power the processing, …
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The Dark Side of Data Centers, Part 1: Energy Hogs

The recent rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) has driven explosive growth in a once-niche industry: data centers. These facilities host vast networks of computer processors that power the processing, …
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Survey shows community support for McCall land exchange

For the past 5 years, ICL has worked with United Payette, a coalition of Valley County residents partnering with local and state-wide organizations, to conserve the endowment lands surrounding Payette …
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Saving Salmon, Protecting a Way of Life

This blog was originally published in 2024, and has been updated with new information. We often say that, without the work of Tribes, Idaho’s wild salmon and steelhead would be …
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IDFG’s high-stakes strategic plan needs more work—Here’s how to give wildlife a voice

Idaho’s native wildlife sustains and inspires us. Wild creatures give us comfort and endless entertainment. They enhance our everyday experiences—whether we’re visiting remote, wild landscapes across our state or sitting …
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Stories of Salmon and Steelhead: Listen & Share Your Own!

“It was me and my dad and my brother. I was about five and he was about three and hooked into a steelhead, and uh, I mean, I didn’t have any idea what was going on or what I was doing but we were already committed to the rapid…”

If You Can’t Go Electric, Go For Efficient

Be proud of your efforts to trade the gas pump for pumping the pedals of your bike. Every choice you make sends a signal, so make the decision to support cleaner and more energy-efficient options!

Solar Stories: Meet Cameron and Jamie!

This article is part of our Solar Stories series. As part of our work to support a clean energy future for Idaho, ICL is highlighting some of our amazing members and supporters who are using clean, renewable energy in their own lives.

Legislative Update: Here We Go Again …

At this point in the session, support from our members and fellow staff is what keeps our chins up at the capital … what a week for us and the public lands!

Cleaning the Grid and Electrifying Everything

This month, ICL has seen two major milestones in our energy and climate work: Gov. Little supporting the future of electric vehicles in the state and big steps in accelerating the closure of another coal plant.

Legislative Update: Don’t Blink!

We had an electrifying week at the Statehouse! E-bikes, EVs and solar panels were some of the topics at the heart of this week’s discussion.