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 …

YVC: Inching Toward the Finish Line

Until the next legislative session convenes, ICL will identify issues, develop new ideas and connect with decision makers to advance conservation in 2019. After all, it’s only 291 days away!

Should the CWA Protect Against Pollution from Groundwater?

Mark Ryan provides insight on the EPA’s consideration of whether the Clean Water Act should cover pollution not directly discharged into rivers and streams.

Idaho’s Water and Electricity – The Story Is Changing

To celebrate World Water Day today, I decided to focus this month’s Energy News on how Idaho’s water story is historically intertwined with our electricity system. But the times are changing.

Second Rail Bridge on Lake Pend Oreille: More Is Not Better

"Build it and they will come." This ominous saying suggests that Idahoans need to take a closer look at BNSF’s proposal to install a second rail bridge across Lake Pend Oreille.

Thursday Is World Water Day. Let’s Celebrate!

Thursday, March 22 is World Water Day! This week, help ICL celebrate Idaho’s water. Keep your eyes glued to your email, our website and our social media pages for opportunities to share what YOU love about Idaho’s water.

YVC: The Other Shoe Dropped

We had a good run: the science standards were finally approved, the roadless commission bill sailed through, and the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act resolution was adopted without debate. So it was only a matter of time before the other shoe dropped. This week it did.

YVC: Heading for the Door

As the Legislature moves toward adjournment, there is a palpable sense of haste at the Statehouse. Legislators are ready to conclude their business, pass agency budgets and return to their districts to campaign. While a few issues are still outstanding, we are definitely nearing the tail end of the session.