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 …

Let’s get bear aware

It’s important to take steps to reduce the risk of conflicts with bears.

Idaho’s clean energy future is in your hands

This summer is your opportunity to ensure the clean energy future we all want also grows Idaho’s economy.

ICL Statement on George Floyd from Executive Director Justin Hayes

Through our work we will seek to create a society for all people — where the right to freedom, liberty and justice is assured and where all people are treated with dignity

Great American Outdoors Act would create jobs, promote access AND restore public lands

Please join the Idaho Conservation League in urging Idaho’s congressional delegation to vote yes and pass the Great American Outdoors Act.

Clean energy surpasses coal and we all win

As we recover from this public health and economic crisis, the experiences over the last few months show us that clean energy can be the core of our ability to move toward the future we want.

News Release

Idaho salmon workgroup members focus on details

“This work is urgent. This is shaping up to be another disastrous year for salmon and steelhead and for all Idahoans.”

News Release

Conservation Groups Object to Northern Nevada Mine Project Approval

The project is located in the headwaters of the Jarbidge River, which is a Wild and Scenic national treasure and flows from Nevada into Idaho.

Let’s work together for a better Idaho future: abundant salmon, affordable energy, and prosperous farms

By recognizing our diverse interests and working together, we can bring back Idaho’s fish and support communities — ensuring a brighter future for all the people of Idaho and the region. I hope you’ll join us.

News Release

Wild Idaho! 2020 Award Winners

Although virtual, the meeting attracted over 200 attendees who learned about ICL’s priority campaigns, financial position, board updates, the nonprofit’s vision for the future, and this year’s award winners.

Meet ICL’s new data development assistant, Katie!

Katie joined ICL’s development team this month. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome!