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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September Membership Drive: Keeping Idaho Wild

Become a member of the Idaho Conservation League to help us protect what you love about Idaho. This year, we are celebrating the 50th anniversaries of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act and the National Trails System Act!

A Voice for the Mountains

ICL’s amazing volunteer wilderness stewards are motivated to “give back to the places that give so much to us.”

Make a Statement and Share Your Love for ICL!

ICL merchandise is a fun way to share your love for Idaho with others. Support the work we do and share ICL with others who also want to protect clean water, clean air and wild places.

The State of Idaho’s Rivers and Lakes

A recent report, with sobering statistics about the current quality of surface water in Idaho, highlights why ICL is constantly engaged in water quality work.