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Kelly Creek—12,000 Years and Going Strong
New research from University of Idaho archeologists reveals Kelly Creek has been a haven for fishing and hunting for 12,000 years.
Stay Cool This Summer by Saving Money and the Air
Captain Kilowatt here with some tips on staying cool, saving money and keeping the air clean this summer. If you follow any of these tips, send us a pic and you can join the ICL energy superheros.
As Idaho Turns—Natural Gas Update
As Idaho Turns—the natural gas-fueled soap opera that is spinning round in our State.
Commonsense Protections Needed for Suction Dredge Mining
For the first time, dredge miners will be able to legally operate in specific streams and rivers in Idaho using a new permit. While the laundry list of streams likely won’t satisfy the miners, the permit will allow responsible suction dredge mining operations in the right places.
Lights, Camera, Osprey, Action!
A live webcam monitors an active osprey nest—complete with two new eggs!—from Memorial Field in Sandpoint.
Dynamis, a Good Neighbor?
There is a difference between being a good neighbor and meeting Idaho's minimal environmental standards.
Formation Capital Corporation, U.S. and Idaho Conservation League Announce 2012 Grantees of Conservation Action Program
The Conservation Action Program is an innovative cooperative effort between conservationists, local communities and a mining company that will contribute $150,000 to enhancing natural resources in Idaho's Lemhi County.
Porcelain Springs Means Toilet Water—Yummers!
Recycling the recycled water blog: a follow-up on the topic of recycled water.
New Era for Timber and Wilderness in North Idaho
The Idaho Conservation League is proud to be part of a collaborative effort to improve prospects for timber and wilderness on the Idaho Panhandle National Forests.
Raise Your Glass with Cheers to Drinking Water!
May 6-12 celebrates what is arguably the most vital use of our most precious resource: clean drinking water. So raise your glass and cheer National Drinking Water Week!
Roads to Nowhere
How many roads do we really need to provide access in our forests? How much are we willing to pay to maintain these roads? Along with key partners, ICL is working to find a balance in the woods.
Sawtooth NRA's 40 Years at Wild Idaho!
At ICL's Wild Idaho! conference this month we'll celebrate the 40th birthday of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. Several key players who made the SNRA possible will be there including Cecil Andrus and Boyd Norton. With the help of Pat Ford, here is a bit about how the SNRA came to be.
Love Idaho's Wilderness?
...then you'll love Mike Lanza's presentation at Idaho Mountain Touring in Boise this Thursday evening! Join ICL for a photo journey through Idaho's wilderness areas with local author, hiker and father Mike Lanza, Northwest Editor for Backpacker magazine.
Spring Runoff Carries Toxic Legacy Downstream
As floodwaters fill the Chain Lakes of the Coeur d'Alene Basin, local residents review the ongoing environmental issues stemming from historic mining practices upstream.
Cheers to Lowell Scott Middle School!
For Earth Week, students at Lowell Scott Middle School decided to raise money to donate to a local non-profit. This year, they selected ICL as the recipient of their fundraising. We sent Captain Kilowatt to thank the students.
Clean Water is the Bottom Line
A recent study shows water quality improvements that can be directly related to the passage of the Clean Water Act in the 1970s.
Congrats to Our Earth Day Photo Contest Winners!
We'd like to congratulate Boise's Ed Rush and Sandpoint's Jerry Luther for coming in first place in our Earth Day Photo-of-the-Weekend contest! Here's a look at their best shots.
Nix the Herbicides, Mow High
With a little know how, you can nix herbicide use this spring and create a healthier lawn while promoting healthier, cleaner waters in Idaho.
