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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Oh Deer, Chronic Wasting Disease is Here

In November of 2021, Idaho Fish and Game announced that two deer tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease. These deer were found in north-central Idaho, near Riggins. Since then, three …

McClure Assessment series: Climate change and infrastructure

As weather and climate-related events worsen, Idahoans can expect to see more delays, closures, and expensive repairs to roads and bridges. Increasing the resiliency of Idaho’s transportation system is of utmost importance for our economy.

2022: This is the year for salmon

For those who care about salmon, orca, and Tribal justice, now is the time to advocate. For leaders who claim to care about these things, now is the time for action. Together, we can make 2022 a year for salmon, and for so much more. 

Idaho reignites the wolf wars

The wolf wars are back and there is no winner in sight. Issues surrounding wolf management are complex, but suffice to say, it has less to do with wildlife management …