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 …

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, …

The Dark Side of Data Centers, Part 1: Energy Hogs

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 …

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 …

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 …

EPA Seeks Less Science in Regulatory Development

EPA administrator Scott Pruitt is needlessly threatening our health and environment by seeking to limit the types of research that can be used to develop environmental policy.

Save the Date, Protect the Lake

We need your voice – the first public hearings for BNSF’s proposed second rail bridge across Lake Pend Oreille are on Wednesday, May 23.

Lawsuit Targets Pruitt for Refusing to Hold Mining Industry Accountable for Toxic Waste Cleanup

EPA Administrator Stymied Proposed Rule Limiting Taxpayer Burden for Hazardous Mine Remediation

Rolling Back Fuel Efficiency Standards Will Hurt Idaho

Yet another attempt to weaken protections for our environment and health, while simultaneously hurting Idaho’s economy.

Birdland

Editor’s note: This posting was authored by Pat Ford. Many years ago, Pat served as the executive director of ICL. Most recently, he was the executive director for Save Our …

The Idaho Primary: Vote Like It Matters on May 15

Democracy is not a spectator sport. We’re living with the fact that elections matter every day. That means your vote matters.

Idaho Gives Is Tomorrow – Thursday, May 3!

Hear it straight from the ICL staff – how does your gift to ICL on May 3 make a difference?
And why is Idaho Gives so important for ICL?

Salmon and Steelhead Get Bad News from DC

The U.S. House of Representatives passed HR 3144, also known as the Salmon Extinction Act. The bill enshrines Snake and Columbia river and dam management practices that federal courts have twice found to be inadequate to save the fish from extinction.

Fish and Game Proposes Opening a Fall Hunt for Yellowstone Grizzlies

Yellowstone grizzly recovery is a tremendous success story that highlights the importance of the Endangered Species Act, dedicated conservation funding and public collaboration. Given this recovery, ICL believes that Idaho needs to make sure grizzly management is effective before we jump into a hunting season.

A Great Deal for Idaho’s Environment and Citizens

Great news! After years of ICL work, our expertise across the range of issues – coal plants, conservation programs and clean energy sources, as well as taxation and depreciation – enabled us to secure meaningful, long-term benefits for Idaho’s environment and its citizens.