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 …
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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, …
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The Dark Side of Data Centers, Part 1: Energy Hogs

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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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ICL Legislative Update: Nearing the end?

Budgets are being approved, and the legislature appears to be moving towards the door. The target date for adjournment is March 25. It’ll be close, but I anticipate they’ll stick …

An international day to restore rivers

Monday, March 14th was International Day of Action for Rivers! Worldwide, people are taking action to ensure communities everywhere have access to clean, healthy rivers. In many cases, that means …

Top 3 reasons to invest in solar

March 11th is Solar Appreciation Day!  Solar energy is a clean, renewable energy source that’s good for the planet and for your wallet. Here are the top 3 reasons to …

The ESG debate heats up in Idaho

Across the country, debates are heating up around ESG (environmental, social, and governance) scores and whether or not they should be used and encouraged.  ESG scores are a voluntary system …