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 …

Protecting North Idaho’s waters: Sandpoint residents reflect on ICL membership and volunteer work

Patricia (Patty) Ericsson and Preston Andrews of Sandpoint are members of ICL’s Advocates for Idaho monthly giving program. They are also both retired professors of Washington State University and volunteers …

Saving Bald Mountain’s Trees

ICL actively participate in collaboratives and other efforts to protect healthy forests, including Sun Valley’s Bald Mountain.

News Release

Army Corps to revoke permit for Lake Pend Oreille marina, housing development

For Immediate Release: Thursday, September 22, 2022 Contacts: Whitney Palmer, Center for Biological Diversity Brad Smith, Idaho Conservation League, North Idaho Director Jonathan Oppenheimer, Idaho Conservation League, External Relations Director …

Cougar Island auction results in a single bid, future remains murky

Going once…..going twice…..and, sold to the highest bidder! On Wednesday, September 14th, the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) auctioned off Payette Lake’s Cougar Island in McCall. The island was first …

News Release

Drive Electric Week powers across Idaho

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Contacts: Linda Engle, Climate Associate Ryan McGoldrick, …

Unchecked development in Bonner County threatens waterways and quality of life

With our spectacular vistas, fresh air, and ample, refreshing lakes and rivers, one can’t blame the droves of people seeking refuge in Bonner County. Idaho’s Panhandle has long called out …

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Volunteers needed to help clean up Sawtooth National Recreation Area after busy summer season

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, September 14, 2022 Contacts: Stevie Gawryluk, Idaho Conservation League, Central Idaho Community Engagement Assistant Jonathan Oppenheimer, Idaho Conservation League, External Relations Director Volunteers …

Record-breaking heat, severe wildfires: How climate change is impacting Idaho

Until recently, the western U.S. was experiencing a relatively mild summer for wildfires. While folks enjoyed Labor Day weekend, climate projections of extreme and prolonged heat waves came to fruition …

Animals & Emotion: A Human-Wildlife Connection

Have you ever looked at an animal and wondered, “What are they thinking?” We create personalities for them, attribute voices we believe they would have if they could talk, and …

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Idaho Conservation League launches new Wildlife Program, welcomes new staff members

For Immediate Release: Thursday, September 8, 2022 Contact: Jonathan Oppenheimer, External Relations Director, (208) 345-6933 x 226 Idaho Conservation League launches new Wildlife Program, welcomes new staff members BOISE, ID …