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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The State of Idaho’s Air

A report from the American Lung Association shows that many Idahoans are breathing unhealthy air. Climate change will make these issues worse, but ICL is working to improve air quality.

Dr. John Freemuth’s leadership and legacy lives on

He was able to attract diverse stakeholders, solicit their opinions, ensure that all were heard, and in the end, his leadership has helped Idahoans to craft lasting solutions to some of our thorniest public land disputes.

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Federal Court Throws Out Kilgore Project Approval 

“Based on the court’s decision, the Forest Service has to take a step back and do a more thorough review of the project’s likely impact on habitat, wildlife and clean water. It also means public involvement in the review.”

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Despite meeting virtually salmon workgroup moves forward

“I’m very encouraged and supportive of the Port of Lewiston, regional utilities and others asking our elected leaders to support and move forward with a real solution that will bring back Idaho’s fish.”

More clarity (we hope) for clean water

The SCOTUS opinion conflicts with aspects of the Trump administration’s WOTUS Rule that claims discharges to groundwater don’t require a CWA permit.