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 …

New Wilderness Signs Honor Former Idaho Gov. Andrus

“The Cecil D. Andrus – White Clouds Wilderness is such a beautiful area in Central Idaho. It’s fitting that it bears Andrus’ name because he did so much to protect these and other public lands throughout Idaho and the U.S.”

Welcome to our new Conservation River Fellow, Jonas!

ICL is pleased to welcome Jonas Seiler as our new Conservation River Fellow

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ICL Urges Federal Court to Stop Kilgore Gold Project

This mining project threatens not only our public lands and wildlife, but could also contaminate the water Idahoans drink and use for farming and ranching.”

Be Prepared for Bears

Do you know the best practices for warding off unwanted bear encounters? Here are some helpful tips for being bear-aware in the backcountry or in towns near grizzly bear populations.

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ICL’s Lawsuit Against Dredge Miner Moves Forward

“We’re extremely pleased with the court’s ruling. Protecting clean water and Idaho’s rivers is everyone’s responsibility.”

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ICL Urges Avista to Benefit Its Customers in Rate Case

“We think Avista should use money from its failed merger with Hydro One last year to fund energy savings programs for its customers and keep rates from going up.”

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Judge: Atlanta Gold Still Violating Clean Water Act

The river is a major source of drinking water and recreation for southern Idaho, and it’s way past time for Atlanta Gold to step up and take responsibility.

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Governor Little’s Salmon Workgroup in Lewiston

Forging collaboration and understanding among diverse interests

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ICL Earns Coveted 4-Star Rating From Charity Navigator

Fifth Consecutive Year ICL Has Earned This Distinction

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Coast Guard Finds ‘No Significant Impact’ From Second Rail Bridge

The Idaho Conservation League requested the Coast Guard review the project in more detail by pursuing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).