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 …

Local groups raise alarm for mining company’s plans to explore for an open-pit mine in headwaters of Boise River

For Immediate Release: Monday, October 23, 2023 Contacts: John Robison, Public Lands Director, Idaho Conservation League, (208) 345-6933 x 213 Abby Urbanek, Communications & Marketing Manager, Idaho Conservation League (208) …

We are the Boise River – Say NO to CuMo!

Idaho Copper, a new “shell company” for the Canadian mining company MultiMet, is proposing to construct over 8 miles of new roads and clear 122 drill pads in the Boise …

Clearwater National Forest Recreation Plan continues to be a target for lawsuits

The Clearwater National Forest approved a recreation or Travel Management Plan in 2011. The plan was developed and approved in response to a 2005 directive of the Bush Administration, requiring …

Conservation of an Icon: The Past, Present, and Future of the American Bison

The iconic American bison is not only recognized as our national mammal, but is regarded as a keystone species for its contributions to the health of our grassland ecosystems. As …

The Sun Sets on Another Successful Season for ICL’s Wilderness Stewards

October snow is settling on the peaks of Central Idaho Wilderness Areas and the 2023 Wilderness Steward season is officially winding down. Idaho Conservation League’s Wilderness Stewards—a group of 60 …

The complex web of climate issues

I want to give you an overview of a few recent reports describing how climate is impacting birds, fish, and wolverines. Before I do, it’s worth zooming out just a …

BPA—Provider of Choice, or Provider of Extinction?

The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is a federal agency tasked with operating and selling electricity from hydropower dams in the Pacific Northwest including the four lower Snake River dams. BPA …

Home improvements to make this fall that pay off in winter

As the seasons change it’s a good time to consider some home improvements before it gets too cold. Beyond cleaning out your gutters from the falling leaves, there’s other options …

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Court action compels Air Force to release Owyhee Airspace records, as law requires

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 Contacts: John Robison, ICL Public Lands Director, (208) 345-6933 x 213 Abby Urbanek, ICL Communications Manager, (208) 345-6933 x 214 Lizzy Potter, Advocates …

Travel Management Planning in Owyhee Canyonlands Part 2: Access, not Excess, in Canyonlands West

This blog is the second in a series about much-needed Travel Management in the Owyhee Canyonlands. The Owyhee Canyonlands are at continued risk from sprawling motorized use on an ever-increasing …