Pollution Science: Understanding the building blocks for restoring Idaho’s Snake River

Idaho’s precious Snake River is essential to thriving ecosystems, economies, and communities from the sparkling waterfalls of Swan Valley in the east to the depths of Hells Canyon in the …

Out of sight, never out of mind: Mineral exploration projects threaten your clean water

Living in Idaho, we know that water is life. From the alpine lake you camp next to, the creek you hike along, the river you float on and fish in, …

Faces of ICL: Meet member Ari Kotler of Victor, Idaho

ICL has worked to protect and restore the clean air, clean water, wildlands, special places, fish, and wildlife that give Idahoans such an exceptional quality of life for over 50 …

ICL Legislative Update: Dangers lurk in the shadows

The #IdLeg put the pedal to the metal last week, when the budget committee approved $12 billion in spending, most of the state’s budget, in one morning alone. This could …

No Such Thing as an “Incidental” Wolverine

Think back only one short month ago. When the U.S Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) determined that dwindling populations of wolverines in the contiguous United States warranted listing them as …

ICL Legislative Update: Open for business?

It’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day, so hopefully you’re having fun in the snow or volunteering in some way, but the Legislature is still in session. As always, ICL is …

The Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement: What is it, what comes next, and common misconceptions

What is the Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement? On December 14th, 2023, the White House announced a significant agreement between the federal government and a set of states, Tribes, and non-profit …

ICL Legislative Update: Up, Up, and Away! #IdLeg Launches

Today, Idaho Governor Brad Little kicked off the 2024 Legislative Session with his State of the State Speech at the Idaho Capitol, identifying key priorities including transportation, protecting our waters …

BLM at risk of prioritizing OHVs over eagles in the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area

Congress designated the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area in 1993 to protect the largest and densest population of breeding birds of prey in the United States, and …

Forest Service approves winter recreation plan for Idaho Panhandle

The Idaho Panhandle National Forests recently approved the Kaniksu Over-Snow Vehicle Use Designation Project, marking a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to strike a harmonious balance between winter recreation …