Keep the Clean Energy Boom Going

As they stand now, Idaho’s energy rules promote the development of clean energy. Our utilities would like to change that though. Find out how they want to do that and what you can do to “keep the playing field level.”

Coal Road through Idaho Bad for Locals, Planet

The Tongue River Railroad, a proposed new railroad in Montana designed to serve the Otter Creek Mine, is bad news-for ranchers and Native Americans in Montana, for anyone who lives along the rail line in Idaho, and for everyone on the planet.

Patagonia Trail Runner Raises Awareness for Boulder-White Clouds

Patagonia-sponsored trail runner Luke Nelson will run 90 miles over two days to highlight human-powered travel and the efforts to protect the Boulder-White Clouds.

Bringing Salmon Back Above Impassable Dams

Work to restore salmon above impassable dams is picking up steam, led mainly by Indian Tribes.

Controversial Water Right Application on the Big Wood

Earlier this week, ICL defended the Big Wood River against a new water right application that, if granted, would incentivize dewatering rivers for profit in an entirely new way in Idaho.

Boise for Clean Water and Open Space

The City of Boise puts a levy for clean water and open space on the November ballot.

Lessons for Climate Action

Integrate prevention and care: this seems to me an accurate and evocative shorthand for our climate challenges.

Clean Air Wins Again

The second most powerful court in the country just rejected polluters complaints and upheld the EPA’s new ozone pollution standard. Another win for public health and clean air.

In His Own Words-Peter Lovera

Peter Lovera, our 2015 artist in residence, attended his first Wild Idaho! conference at Redfish Lake this May. Find out what he means when he says, “It’s an energy, a feeling that pulls you deeper into purpose and peace.”

Transition Time

Our Courtney Washburn will be leaving ICL to serve as the new executive director for Conservation Voter for Idaho.