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 …

ICL Legislative Update: Bears and Ligers and Rattlers, oh my!

The Idaho Legislature hit full stride last week, with a plethora of bills, resolutions, budgets, and rules on a wide range of topics. The Governor signed the first bill into …

IDFG seeks to allow wolf trapping in late summer despite recreation and safety concerns

One of the best things about living in Idaho is easy access to the outdoors and family-friendly opportunities to hike, run, or ski with your dog. Now, a proposal from …

How’s your eagle eye? Your birdwatching can help scientists

Idaho: An oasis for birds and birdwatchers Whether you love the high desert heat or crisp mountain air, there’s a spot in Idaho for nearly everyone to enjoy. There’s also …

This Valentine’s Day, we’re feeling the love for electric vehicles

As we get closer to Valentine’s Day, we start thinking about the ones we love and who is the right one for us. Here at ICL, we think about what …

ICL Legislative Update: Now we’re cooking with gas

I’ve reported that the Idaho Legislature was slow to get off the ground this session. Not anymore! Last week we saw over a hundred new bills filed in both the …

Fish and Wildlife Service made the right call on Idaho grizzlies

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) made the right call when they denied a petition by the State of Idaho to remove ALL grizzly bear populations in the lower …

Centerpiece Action: NOAA calls for dam breaching to save salmon

The dire state of wild salmon and steelhead runs across the Columbia River basin is forcing the Biden-Harris Administration to critically evaluate bold actions that will bring these fish populations …

ICL Legislative Update: Pickin’ up speed

As we advance toward the supposed bill introduction deadline on February 13, the legislature is pickin’ up speed. Last week we saw three separate bills introduced attempting to provide property …

Celebrating Idaho’s wetlands on World Wetlands Day

February 2, 2023 is World Wetlands Day – a day to celebrate wetlands and all they do for our planet. It’s also a great time to increase our awareness of …

News Release

Upper Salmon conservation program soliciting restoration proposals for 2023

For Immediate Release: Thursday, February 2, 2023 Contacts: Josh Johnson, Senior Conservation Associate, Idaho Conservation League, (208) 345-6933 x 301 Courtney Burgard, Environmental Superintendent, Idaho Cobalt Operations, (406) 672-3533 Upper …