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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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Keep Idaho Wild

Lexi Black is a Wood River Valley native who created a project to help “Keep Idaho Wild.” Make sure to read her blog and learn about the amazing t-shirt project she started that helps protect and celebrate Idaho’s wilderness.

The Columbia River Treaty and Idaho

We tend to forget the impact of the Columbia River on our Idaho waters. With renegotiation of the U.S.-Canada Columbia River Treaty beginning soon, Pat Ford explains a couple key adjustments that will result in a forward-looking treaty for all.

Groups say “Shell No!” to Terminal Plans

The latest in a series of oil terminal proposals would expand a Shell refinery in Anacortes, Wash., that would generate about six mile-long crude oil trains per week through North Idaho.

Vote YES for Open Space and Clean Water in Boise

Make your voices heard by voting YES for our foothills, clean river and tradition of protecting Boise’s open space!

Walker Fire Highlights Coalition Efforts

The Walker Fire, southwest of Idaho City in the mountains above Boise, is burning in an area that has been collaboratively identified for future fire risk reduction efforts.

A No in the Wood River Equals a Yes to All Idaho Rivers!

The Idaho Department of Water Resources denied a controversial Big Wood River water right application, and that’s a good thing not only for Big Wood River fish and water quality, but for all Idaho rivers.

A White Clouds Wilderness Weekend

A trek into the newly minted wilderness of the White Cloud Mountains yields crystal clear alpine lakes, stunning mountain vistas and a “jaunt” up Castle Peak.

Road Building, Drilling Could Pollute Boise River Headwaters

Road building and drilling for mining could pollute the Boise River’s headwaters. The project is not as protective of water quality as federal law requires.

Timber Company Backs Scotchman Peaks Wilderness

Idaho Forest Group joins the ranks of proposed wilderness supporters. Earlier this year, the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce and the Bonner County Commission asked Idaho’s congressional delegation to act on the wilderness proposal for the Scotchman Peaks.

ICL Receives Environmental Hero Award

ICL receives Environmental Hero Award that acknowledges leadership and long-standing partnership with The Wilderness Society

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