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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The Case Against Colstrip

A lot has changed since the 1980s, making it harder for the economics of Colstrip  to pencil out. Avista should reconsider its plans for this massive plant.

On the Second Day

Tomorrow, Aug 13, Meriwether Lewis became the first white person to receive the gift of salmon in Idaho.

Feeling Wild About Rivers?

We’re known as the whitewater state, but only 1% of Idaho’s incredible rivers are actually designated as wild and scenic. Some of our rivers are being evaluated right now-and it’s time to give your input.

Cleaning Up Light Pollution

Did you know that most people in the U.S. and Europe can no longer see the Milky Way? Here’s why that’s a big deal.

Wild Idaho Means Salmon

Idaho salmon are coming home. Watch a short video by photographer Glenn Oakley and share it.