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 …

Legislative Update: That’s a Wrap, Sort of …

There are still many unanswered questions so there’s a decent chance that the Governor may be required to call a special session.

Apply for the 2019 Central Idaho Wilderness Stewardship Program

Give back to the places you love! Enrich your adventures this summer by protecting and preserving our wilderness areas while you explore. Apply by May 15!

Will an “Idaho-Style Solution” for Salmon and Steelhead Emerge From the Andrus Center Environmental Conference?

On Tuesday, April 23, the Andrus Center for Public Policy at Boise State University will bring together policymakers, experts, stakeholders and concerned citizens to discuss ideas and solutions to two crises facing the northwest region – salmon and steelhead extinction, and energy policy.

Legislative Update: The Waiting Game

The Legislature sent the Revenge Against Voters Act to the Governor’s desk this week. And today, Gov. Little VETOED THE MEASURE!

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Elmore County Water Permit From South Fork Boise River Approved Despite Opposition

“We’re disappointed with IDWR’s ruling. The South Fork of the Boise River is prime habitat for Idaho fish and a valued natural resource for anglers and recreationists.”

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ICL Applauds Boise City Council for Ambitious Clean Energy Goals

“We are extremely pleased with this result. ICL and its partners, the Idaho Chapter of the Sierra Club and Conservation Voters for Idaho, look forward to continuing our work with city officials on achieving these ambitious goals.”

Scarcity and Abundance: A True Story of Idaho’s Salmon and Steelhead

This is the fourth in a series of weekly blogs about Idaho’s salmon and steelhead.

Legislative Update: Rules, What Rules?

“We sure pulled a fast one today,

Tell the press, Dems and public ‘go away.’

Then call a quick drill. Introduce a new bill.

Let no one but us have a say.”

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ICL Appoints Justin Hayes as New Executive Director

Our state has big challenges ahead — saving our salmon and steelhead from extinction, addressing the causes and impacts of climate change, protecting our public lands and cleaning up polluted rivers.

Smolt-to-Adult Returns: A Critical Measure of Salmon and Steelhead Recovery (or Lack Thereof)

Returns of Snake River salmon and steelhead have consistently fallen below recovery levels.