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YVC: Natural Gas and Winter Feeding
Learn about natural gas and winter feeding issues before the Legislature. You can now listen to all the hearings and debates that take place in the Idaho Statehouse.
The Perfect Getaway
Treat yourself to a unique mountain getaway in one of Idaho's many yurts and enjoy modern comforts while being tucked away in the woods!
Idaho Falls Post Register: 2-Headed Fish Linked to Mine Contamination
Reports commissioned by the J.R. Simplot Co. show a link between selenium contamination at its Smoky Canyon mine and a wide range of deformities in fish, including some examples of two-headed trout.
Why ICL Cares About the Idaho Power Rate Increase
Idaho Power rates increase this month and ICL spent months working on this issue. Why? Because power bills can pay for dirty energy or clean, reward energy efficiency or not.
Six Decades of Gravel Mining May Be Enough
Read today's editorial from the Lewiston Tribune about efforts to mine gravel in the Salmon River.
More Invaders in North Idaho Waters
Freshwater mussels aren't the only risk to our high-quality lakes and rivers. Some other creatures are trying to make North Idaho their new home.
Your Voice for Conservation: Bighorn Sheep, Fracking and Geothermal
Learn more about this week's issues, including threats to bighorn sheep, fracking rules and incentives for geothermal on state lands.
Sheep Storm Coming Our Way
Join us in Boise for a presentation on Idaho's iconic bighorn sheep with Curt Mack, Nez Perce Tribe. We will also discuss the continued controversy about domestic and bighorn sheep management.
In Search of the Elusive Wolverine
Wolverines have a home range of 500 square miles. That didn't stop us from finding one.
Two Bits of Good News
New efficiency standards for lighting went into effect on January 1. An essay describing the impact of this reminded me of both the value of small choices and of a very good environmental news source.
If I Only Had a Brain... Bucket!
Is a ski or snowboard helmet worth it? Natalie's brain—freedom-loving but forever practical and "penny pinching"—gets into an argument and loses in favor of wearing one.
A Forgotten Wilderness
Author Matthew Deren shares his unique images and tells of his time in the backcountry collecting them.
YVC: Tapeworms, Fracking and Redistricting
Things are in full swing at the Statehouse, and the Idaho Legislature is reviewing all the administrative rules.
Atlanta Gold, CuMo Mega-mine and Boise River
Come join us at the MK Nature Center for an update on the Atlanta Gold mine, the CuMo mega-mine and the Boise River.
Gravel Mine Proposed for Salmon River Stirs Up Questions
The Idaho Conservation League—and others—are raising concerns to the State of Idaho over a proposed gravel mine operation in the bed of the Salmon River.
No Skiing? What to Do?
Parts of Idaho are still without snow. If you are running dry on winter activities, we've got ideas for you!
Dust-Up Between Parks & Recreation and Fish & Game over ATVs
The legislature may weigh in on a turf war between Idaho Parks and Recreation and Idaho Fish and Game over Fish and Game's authority to restrict hunting from ATVs.
