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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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McCall Star-News editorial: Slow & steady wins the day on state lands

November 20, 2020 Editorial The Idaho Department of Lands and its governing body, the state land board, are well known for their inertia in the management of state endowment lands …

Public testimony unanimous against proposed McCall area land exchange

The Idaho Conservation League, Payette Land Trust, Payette Endowment Lands Alliance, Idaho Wildlife Federation and Idaho Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers echoed these concerns, and similarly requested an extension of the moratorium.

Carving up McCall

The latest on the Boise-based development firm proposal of a massive exchange with the State of Idaho for public lands surrounding the City of McCall and Payette Lake.

Idaho elections update: Implications for public lands, climate and clean water

Though the political pendulum may swing back and forth through the years, ICL continues to work to transcend party lines, and advocate for long-term solutions built upon partnerships, relationships and collaborative discussions, regardless of affiliation.

Boots-on-the-ground volunteers make a difference for Central Idaho’s public lands

Kudos to all the volunteers who made a difference for Idaho’s spectacular public lands this year!

Swimming upstream: An update on Idaho salmon and steelhead

The latest on Gov. Little’s salmon workgroup, the four governors’ salmon recovery forum, and the Idaho Fish Accord.

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Local groups contest Sawtooth Valley cell phone tower

“We filed for a contested hearing because the Sawtooth Valley is a special place, not just for Idahoans, but also for those who travel far and wide to take in the majesty of the Sawtooths.”

Exploring the Snake River Canyon: Blue Heart Springs

ICL staff set out to find a sapphire oasis in the Snake River canyon.

Lack of pesticide oversight and monitoring threatens public health

ICL will continue advocating strongly for policies that protect public, farmworker and environmental health from the threat of inappropriate pesticide application.

Green light for Bald Mountain stewardship

ICL and its partners will (eventually) restart volunteer efforts on Baldy, once it’s safe again to organize such events.

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