The Roadless Roller Coaster – what does it mean for Idaho?

In the alphabet soup of public lands acronyms, Inventoried Roadless Areas (IRAs) are some of the most important but least known designations protecting our National Forests. In Idaho, roadless areas …

Faces of ICL: Lauren Noeker

ICL has worked to protect and restore Idaho’s air, water, lands, and wildlife for over 50 years. In each and every of those years, we’ve relied on our members to …

Report finds over 50% of Idaho’s wastewater treatment plants are violating pollution discharge limits, raising concerns over water quality and public health

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Contact: Will Tiedemann, Regulatory Conservation Associate, (208) 345-6933 x 228 Abby Urbanek, Communications and Marketing Manager, (208) 345-6933 x 214 Report finds over …

An Ode to an ICL Summer—Spent Protecting the Best of Idaho

Keeping Public Lands Clean, Protected, and In YOUR Hands As summer winds down, ICL is wrapping up a packed season of conservation—and it’s all thanks to your support! After nearly …

Faces of ICL: Meet member Camdon Kay

My name is Camdon Kay and my preferred pronouns are he/him. I currently live in Boise Idaho, and my passions include rock climbing and photography. I was born and raised …

Safeguarding North Idaho’s water—we all have a role

I’m once again marveling about how fortunate we are to live among the breathtaking lakes and rivers of North Idaho. These waterways provide so much: swimming and boating opportunities, drinking …

Geothermal in Idaho: What’s Hot and What’s Not

A classic Idaho backcountry adventure often includes a soak in one of Idaho’s fantastic hot springs. The same underlying geologic forces that form our hot springs have the potential to …

What this fall election’s Boise Levy means to me

On the ballot this fall, there will be an opportunity to support a new Boise city levy to protect clean water, pathways, and open space. In order to explain what …

“A Very Special Day for a Lot of People”: Voices for the Boulder‑White Clouds Wilderness

Editor’s Note: This blog was authored by Lilia Page. Lilia joins ICL for the summer of 2025 to help with the administration of the ICL Wilderness Stewards Program and will be contributing …

Wild Salmon are in Hot Water

Every summer, wild salmon face a dangerous journey up the Columbia and Snake Rivers. As temperatures rise, so do the risks to wild salmon, and in 2025 things are heating …