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 …

A refreshing exploration of Ritter Island

Thousand Springs State Park’s Ritter Island is a special place where everyone should be able to retreat for a quick and restful getaway.

Update: Climate change is here — you’re breathing it

How to protect your health and take action to demand change.

Wild salmon in hot water

Dams are the greatest contributor to heat pollution in the Columbia-Snake River system

Truth is Power

ICL is standing together with Tribes in asking for nothing less than a true pathway to abundance for Snake River salmon and steelhead.

Will a Trestle Creek marina and condo permit be revisited?

Many area residents cherish Trestle Creek and its fisheries.

ICL checklist helps plan for smoky, bad air days

ICL’s worksheet helps folks understand their health risks and make a plan.

Simple actions to avoid power outages while helping our neighbors and the climate

You have the power to take some simple steps to help ease the strain on Idaho’s electrical grid.

2021 Fire season tip sheet

Tips on what you can do to help prevent wildfires.

News Release

Growing Climate Solutions Act passes Senate, moves to House

The U.S. Senate passed the Growing Climate Solutions Act (GCSA) on a vote of 92-8. The proposal will now move on to the U.S. House of Representatives for consideration.

News Release

Early Algae Outbreak Reported at Lake Cascade

With deepening droughts and summer heat settling across Idaho, Friends of Lake Cascade have reported the first seasonal algal outbreak in the Boulder Creek Arm Tributary.