Landmark Court Ruling to Impact Superfund Cleanups Nationwide

The Jan. 29 ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals in the District of Columbia protects taxpayers, the environment and human health nationwide. The Idaho Conservation League was the lead named petitioner that brought this matter before the Court. Earthjustice was the legal counsel for ICL and our partners.

Barber Dam and the Boise River: A Year Later

A year ago the Boise River stopped flowing through town overnight. Here’s a year-in-review of what we’ve learned since.

Meet ICL 2016 Artist in Residence Josh Udesen

ICL 2016 Artist in Residence Josh Udesen introduces himself and explains his vision for the year-long residency.

How Should We Pay for Non-Motorized Trails?

Non-motorized trails are underfunded in Idaho. How should we pay for them?

Court Orders EPA to Finalize Rules so Polluters Pay for Own Toxic Messes

After decades of delay, "financial assurance" regs will prevent polluters from leaving staggering cleanup cost to the public.

Idaho: A Poacher’s Paradise?

While the Idaho Legislature continues to focus primarily on administrative rules this week, there is both good and bad news for poachers.

A Surprising Public Lands Champion

You’ll never guess who Pat Ford is talking about.

Anyone Can See Pollution Reports from Major Facilities

The EPA’s Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) program allows citizens to view pollution reports from major industrial facilities throughout the nation.

Civics and Public Lands

“Public lands” refers to the land and water; it also means the civic compact created by ongoing public and democratic discourse. Pat Ford hopes the inevitable tension among users will itself assure that public lands remain safeguarded as public and a horn of plenty for their many users.

Keeping Carbon in the Ground

With record-setting global temperatures changing our climate we must cut carbon pollution. Thankfully, new polices and changing markets can take us in the right direction. Where will Idaho go?