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 …

An update on ICL and its response to COVID-19

ICL recognizes the pain that fellow Idahoans are feeling right now and I encourage all of us to find constructive ways to help our neighbors, friends, families and communities respond to this pandemic.

That’s all folks!

The Idaho Legislature finally adjourns amidst the new coronavirus crisis. Leg. updates on pesticides, rules and an attack on public lands.

One last thing…

Good news on pesticides, but…

ICL is taking steps to protect staff and community in response to COVID-19

In light of growing concerns over COVID-19, ICL has implemented measures for staff to keep ourselves and our community safe. The safety of our staff, members, family and our community is our number one priority.

Support permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund!

Let U.S. Senators Crapo and Risch and Representatives Simpson and Fulcher know that you support permanent funding for the LWCF and they should, too.

Beware the boogeyman

Collaborative problem-solving has shown us that we can overcome disputes on environmental issues, and find solutions that last. Paranoia is not an Idaho value.

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Salmon workgroup talks dams and fish forecasts

Fish and Game predicts another dismal year for salmon and steelhead

Your 11,000+ comments helped protect public lands!

Overwhelming public reaction helped shape the conversation, bringing protections back into the BLM plan.

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Latest federal report on salmon falls short

“The region has already spent $17 billion on these failed strategies.”

Budgets bounced, snakes snuffed, and pesticides persist

We continue to see new bills being introduced, despite having passed the “bill introduction deadline” several weeks ago. Apparently rules only apply to some?