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 …

Overwhelming Majority Support an EIS for Rail Proposal

More than 2,660 people submitted comments to the U.S. Coast Guard overwhelmingly in support of an Environmental Impact Statement to analyze the proposed second rail bridge over Lake Pend Oreille.

Public Service Announcements Brought to You by the Idaho Conservation League

The Idaho Conservation League thanks Impact Radio, Scott Gibson, Ben Long, Kevin Colver (and the Audobon Society) and our many collaborators for working together to create these public service announcements on responsible shooting, not trashing Idaho, sharing public lands and protecting curlews and other nongame birds.

Green Guide — Tips For More Sustainable Guides

Here is the first of three blogs dedicated to the outfitters and guides of Idaho. This is a “Green Guide” to help us be a more sustainable, professional group while working and recreating in the outdoors.

Gov. Little Gives to Public Lands on Idaho Gives Day

“Our successes in Idaho are directly linked to our ability to responsibly manage and protect the special places that make Idaho unique.”

Simple Conservation Measures That Make a Difference

The City of Ammon is leading the charge on water conservation in eastern Idaho through a simple, effective approach — water metering.

The First Year of ICL’s Emerging Leaders Program Comes to a Close

ICL’s Emerging Leaders provide hope in times of uncertainty. The first year of this program was very successful and we are excited for the years to come!

Idaho Political Leaders Urge Bold Action on Salmon and Steelhead

The conference helped bring people together in a way that acknowledged Idaho’s salmon and steelhead are in trouble.

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Unique Partnership Funds Projects to Restore Fish Habitat

Cooperative Effort Benefits Upper Blackfoot River

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ICL Welcomes Avista’s Goal of 100% Clean Energy

“We’ve been advocating for Avista to divest from its part ownership of the Colstrip coal-fired power plant in eastern Montana for several years.”

Congress Has Bipartisan Support For Accelerating Adoption of Electric Vehicles

If passed, the Driving America Forward Act would help in protecting air quality, fighting the effects of climate change, and accelerating the transition to electrified transportation.