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Celebrating 10 years of the Boulder-White Clouds Wilderness with an eye to the future

This year we celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the passage of the Boulder-White Clouds Wilderness Act. With the determined leadership of Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson, the support of many partners, …

A Small Modular Nuclear Reactor in Southern Idaho?

Editor’s Note: This piece, authored by ICL Executive Director, Justin Hayes, originally appeared as a Guest Opinion in the Idaho Statesman on July 22, 2025.  Idaho is at an energy …

The Reckless Firing of Federal Resource Workers is a Crisis for Idaho

Idahoans cherish the great outdoors. Whether it’s visiting our national forests, fishing in pristine rivers, or depending on a thriving agricultural sector, our way of life is deeply intertwined with …

ICL and Lonesome Larry land at the White House

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ICL goes to the White House

Last week, I had the amazing opportunity to attend a ceremonial signing and celebration of the Columbia River Basin Agreement, a set of commitments by the US Government to take …

Truth is Power

ICL is standing together with Tribes in asking for nothing less than a true pathway to abundance for Snake River salmon and steelhead.

Will Northwest leaders take action or fail our salmon and communities once again?

Will lawmakers do more than offer platitudes and yet to be determined future processes that cause further delay?

Happy New Year!

Already, we have much to be thankful and hopeful about for 2021. 

ICL Statement on George Floyd from Executive Director Justin Hayes

Through our work we will seek to create a society for all people — where the right to freedom, liberty and justice is assured and where all people are treated with dignity

Let’s work together for a better Idaho future: abundant salmon, affordable energy, and prosperous farms

By recognizing our diverse interests and working together, we can bring back Idaho’s fish and support communities — ensuring a brighter future for all the people of Idaho and the region. I hope you’ll join us.