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 …

The Boulder-White Clouds Wilderness

Pat Ford thinks back over four decades leading up to the creation of the Boulder-White Clouds Wilderness.

The Lesser-Known Half of America’s Newest Wilderness: Jim McClure-Jerry Peak

The best of the best-the eastern reaches of America’s newest wilderness are worth celebrating.

Congress Fails to Reauthorize Land And Water Conservation Fund

This is the first time in the history of the fund that Congress has failed to renew one of America’s most important conservation programs. Please ask Idaho’s congressional delegation to support reauthorization of the LWCF.

Passivhaus! A New Way to Build

Passivhaus-that would be German for a smart and efficient building technique making its way into Idaho.

Ketchum Gives the Boot to Single-Use Water Bottles

The City of Ketchum recently passed a resolution banning the sale and distribution of single-use water bottles at city-owned properties, facilities and events.

What’s So Great about the Boulder-White Clouds?

Guest blog by Alan Reynolds, one of the Boulder-White Clouds’ biggest advocates.

Sage-grouse Conservation Success Is a Mosaic

Today, Interior Secretary Sally Jewell announced revised plans with special protections for greater sage-grouse. These plans mean sage-grouse do not warrant protections under the Endangered Species Act. For this to be a true success story, all parties need to keep working on behalf of sage-grouse and healthy sagebrush habitat.

A Legacy for Our Children and Grandchildren

Last night’s celebration of our new Boulder-White Clouds Wilderness clearly showed why we do what we do. Thanks to Chicago Connection for committing its venue to our celebration and for providing fabulous food and drink! Thanks to the many people who shared in our exuberance! And thanks to the joyful children who confirmed why this work is so important!

Toot Toot! Here They Come!

The comment period is open and hearings are scheduled for two oil-by-rail facilities planned for Grays Harbor, Wash. If approved, these facilities would add to dangerous crude oil train traffic through North Idaho. Read more and take action!

Cleaning Up after Idaho Power

Pat Ford’s further thoughts on a three-part agenda to align Idaho Power better with changes in Idaho’s energy, climate and rivers.