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BPA Tries to Shift the Goalposts for Salmon Recovery

As Columbia River salmon populations decline—some nearing extinction—the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is attempting to wash its hands of responsibility. BPA, which markets power from federal dams in the Columbia …

From Idaho to D.C.: Youth Voices for a Free-Flowing Snake River

In April 2025, I had the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. with Youth Salmon Protectors (YSP), staff from the Idaho Conservation League, and other YSP members from the Nimiipuu …

House Republicans strip sell-off provisions but Public Lands remain at risk

For Immediate Release: Thursday, May 22, 2025 Contacts:  John Robison, Public Lands & Wildlife Director, (208) 345-6933 x 213 Abby Urbanek, Communications & Marketing Manager, (208) 345-6933 x 214 House …

Federal program for highway wildlife crossings slated for demolition derby; urge Idaho representatives to get it back on track

Idahoans love our wildlife. Many of the species we care so much about use a variety of seasonal habitats and need to be able to move between these ranges safely. …

Rep. Simpson co-sponsors bipartisan public lands bill to prevent sell-off threats

Rep. Simpson co-sponsors bipartisan public lands bill to prevent sell-off threats  Rep. Simpson co-sponsors bill to limit sale of most public lands, a signal for coming budget reconciliation  FOR IMMEDIATE …

ICL Legislative Update: The end is here!

Note: This REALLY IS the last Legislative Update of the session. To receive a full end of session report, Join ICL, and you’ll receive the Special Sine Die Update right …

ICL Legislative Update: Lurching to the Finish Line

Over 1,700 hundred Idahoans showed up on the Capitol steps on March 22, demanding support for our public lands…and it appears to have been disregarded. A mother and her injured …

Cleaning up the Kootenai River and holding polluters accountable

Mountaintop removal coal mines near Fernie, B.C. have long polluted the Kootenai River in Idaho. For decades, the gorgeous Rocky Mountains have been blasted to exploit coal, with most of …

ICL Legislative Update: Public Lands pop atop the agenda

While it’s not true in every corner of Idaho, around the Idaho Statehouse, the snow is melting, spring has sprung, and Public Lands appear to be on everyones’ minds. On …

ICL Legislative Update: Rounding the final bend, with lots on the menu?

Two words describe the statehouse: Action Packed. The Governor is signing bills into law, dozens of new bills are still being introduced, JFAC (the budget committee) continues to teeter as …

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