Looser Water Quality Regulations to Be a “Legislative Priority”?

The Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry has announced its “biggest legislative priority” for the coming session-making Idaho’s water quality standards less stringent. Why would we allow higher toxin levels in our water?

With Pipeline Demise, Focus Turns to Oil-by-Rail

Projects like the Tesoro-Savage oil terminal proposal for Vancouver, WA, will drive more oil production and take on greater importance in the wake of Obama’s decision not to permit the Keystone XL pipeline.

Guest Opinion Gets One Thing Right

In the Idaho Statesman yesterday, Idaho Rep. Jeff Thompson badmouths the EPA’s much-anticipated carbon reduction plan, saying that the President’s rhetoric is bad for Idaho. His lack of any facts to back up his argument clearly demonstrates that his rhetoric is even worse for Idaho. But he did get one thing right…

Support for Scotchman Peaks Evident in DC

Our congressional representatives are hearing you loud and clear!

Reflections on the Road to Paris

ICL member and climate activist Gary Payton’s first in a series of blog posts on his travels to Paris for the global climate talks.

Draft Power Plan Ready for Your Action

Do you want clean, affordable and reliable electricity in the Pacific Northwest? Then you should know about the draft seventh power plan.

Richard Manning and the Snake River

Richard Manning’s story in High Country News contends that the Snake River serves as Idaho’s sewer system. Manning will soon speak at an event in Boise. Here is Pat Ford’s take on the Manning story.

Boise Shows Its Love!

A $10 million levy that sets aside funds for clean water and open space passed with a resounding 74%. Boise voters are clearly willing to step up to protect the values that make Boise special-including the Boise River, foothills, open space, clean water and wildlife habitat.

Salmon River Settlement Protects Clean Water

ICL worked with the Forest Service to make sure that mining exploration in the Salmon-Challis National Forest proceeds with minimal damage to water, wetland and other key wildlife habitat. A settlement provides additional safeguards.

Hats Off to Blaine’s Land, Water and Wildlife Program

Blaine County’s Land, Water and Wildlife Program wins statewide award and recognition as an innovative tool creating positive conservation change. ICL and other groups are actively involved in supporting and implementing the program’s projects.