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Lawmakers OK expanding privacy on feedlot manure Mar 09, 2010 Idaho Statesman: The Idaho cattle industry is raising a stink in hopes of restricting public access to the state's oversight of feedlot manure operations.
Groups to Rally for Bull Trout Protections Feb 25, 2010 Seattle PI: ICL and others rally to support stronger protections for bull trout.
Judge Says Helicopters Can Land in Wilderness for Purpose of Tagging Wolves Feb 19, 2010 Lewiston Tribune: A federal judge denied conservation groups' request for an injunction against helicopter landings in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness.
Suit: Chopper Landings Violate the Law in the Frank Church Feb 04, 2010 New West: ICL and others rally to protect the Frank Church Wilderness from illegal helicopter use and cite alternative methods
Budget Woes Reduce Idaho Water Quality Monitoring Jan 31, 2010 Idaho Statesman: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has ended a partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey to conduct water quality monitoring of streams, lakes and rivers throughout the state.
Why Is a Utility Paying Customers? Jan 24, 2010 The New York Times: “That was a no-brainer,” said Courtney Washburn, a Boise resident who works for the Idaho Conservation League and who received a letter from Idaho Power promoting the insulation rebate.
"Everyone has a right to enjoy our national forests, but no one has the right to abuse them," said Brad Smith, of the Idaho Conservation League. Jan 23, 2010 Idaho Statesman: Conservation Groups are holding the Forest Service accountable for not protecting water quality and wildlife habitat from OHV abuses.
Lawsuit Challenges Forest's Motorized Travel Plan Jan 23, 2010 AP: ICL and The Wilderness Society fear that the new Salmon-Challis NF travel plan fails to protect clean water and pristine backcountry areas from damage by motorized vehicles.
Mountains of Mercury Jan 11, 2010 High Country News: Mercury released from the nation's dirtiest cement plant (in Durkee, Oregon) went virtually unnoticed for 30 years.
Learn How to Behave in Avalanche Terrain Jan 08, 2010 Idaho Mountain Express: With avalanche risk high in the backcountry, ICL and The Elephant's Perch are hosting avalanche awareness and a slideshow Thursday, Jan 14.
Wilderness Will Be Open to F&G Copter Landings Dec 23, 2009 Lewiston Tribune: The Forest Service approved IDFG's request to land helicopters in the Frank Church Wilderness Area to dart and collar wolves.
Feds May OK Helicopter Landings in the Frank Church Wilderness Dec 18, 2009 Times-News: Today, the USFS could approve a request by Idaho Fish and Game to land helicopters in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness.
Idaho Clean-coal Permit Sets National Standard in the Fight Against Climate Change Nov 30, 2009 Idaho Statesman: Groundbreaking agreement provides new jobs and limits greenhouse gases.
Proposed Mine Project Could Drastically Change Landscape Nov 25, 2009 KTVB Channel 7: Approval of a proposed open pit mine in Boise County may cause pollution in the Boise River.
Proposed Cumo Mine Could Drastically Change Landscape Nov 24, 2009 Channel 7 News: The proposed Cumo Mine in the Boise River headwaters could harm water quality for downstream users.
Saving Public Access: The Pend Oreille Bay Trail Nov 18, 2009 New West Community Blogs: ICL's north Idaho associate Susan Drumheller works to create a public trail along the shores of the Lake Pend Oreille.
Suspended UI Prof Repeats Sheep Claims in Journal Nov 16, 2009 Idaho Statesman: Researcher runs afoul of agreement that she wouldn't disseminate information pending investigation into her conduct.
Board Announced to Oversee Levy Nov 09, 2009 Idaho Mountain Express: Blaine County Commissioners, staff, and nonprofit partners have created the levy advisory board.
Groups urged to work together on national forest issues Oct 29, 2009 Lewiston Tribune: Former Chief of the Forest Service, Dale Bosworth encourages the Clearwater Basin Collaborative to continue working towards solutions.
New Long Distance Migration Route for Pronghorn Found in Idaho Oct 29, 2009 Newsblaze.com: Amazing new study on pronghorn in the Pioneers
Barker: Bill Meadows Would Lock in Status Quo for Timber Industry Oct 26, 2009 Idaho Statesman: Rocky Barker looks at Bill Meadow's call for a National Climate Trust and provides an update on the roadless rule stalemate.
Federal Judge Shutters Idaho Grazing Allotment Oct 19, 2009 Associated Press: A federal judge ruled that a state law fell short and the BLM must protect bighorn sheep. The BLM won't fight the ruling.
Idaho Again Wants to Land Choppers in Wilderness Oct 02, 2009 The Seattle Times: Idaho again wants permission to land helicopters in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness to dart wolves and outfit them with radio collars.
Letter: Forest Service Did Right Thing Sep 23, 2009 Idaho Mountain Express: Letter to the Idaho Mountain Express regarding the Forest Service decision to deny a cell tower on Galena Summit.
Column: Conservationists' Opposition to Hunting Wolves is Wrongheaded Sep 16, 2009 The Western News: A column written by a former ICL staffer on wolf hunting.
Power Lines Planned from the Plains to the Pacific, But Not Without Resistance Sep 13, 2009 Idaho Statesman: Two projects, considered vital to the region's future power needs, can't seem to find the path of least resistance.
State Approves Construction of Idaho Power Plant Sep 03, 2009 Times-News: The Idaho Conservation League objects to state approval of a new Idaho Power plant.
Idaho OKs Power Plant in Payette County Sep 01, 2009 Idaho Statesman: Over our objections, Idaho Power moves forward with a new natural gas plant.
Hike, Hike, Hike Aug 31, 2009 Boise Weekly: Take a hike with us!
Lover of Art Is Remembered This Month Aug 30, 2009 Idaho Statesman: Kathy Troutner-Johnson will be remembered for her passion for the arts and the natural world.
Ag Waste Proposal Narrowed to Address Manure Only Aug 27, 2009 Capital City Press: A proposed rule by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture governing setbacks on agricultural waste—such as manure, whey, compost, mint tailings, and cull onions and potatoes—has been narrowed in scope to apply only to livestock manure.
Cliff Hanger Aug 23, 2009 The Spokesman-Review: Volunteers are high on maintaining the Mallard Peak lookout.
Idaho Governor Hopes to Revive Sheep Dispute Talks Aug 21, 2009 Lewiston Tribune: Otter seeks solution to the issue of domestic grazing in areas occupied by bighorns.
Otter Helped Idahoans by Helping Himself Aug 14, 2009 Lewiston Tribune: Gov. Butch Otter got a political dividend when the Department of Environmental Quality Board signaled its intent to tighten state regulation of mercury.
Waste Storage a Toxic Topic Aug 12, 2009 The Spokesman-Review: Spokesman-Review on East Mission Flats Repository
Kudos to Mercury Plan Aug 04, 2009 Idaho Press-Tribune: Find out what we are doing to protect you and your family from mercury pollution.
Moving on Mercury Aug 03, 2009 Idaho Statesman: ICL works to protect you and your family from mercury.
Fernan Project May Face Suit Jul 30, 2009 The Spokesman-Review: Protecting Fernan Lake from pollution
Mercury Rules Rising - Strange Bedfellows Prevail Jul 30, 2009 Idaho Statesman: The Idaho Statesman covers the Idaho DEQ Board to regulate mercury.
Idaho DEQ Plans to Reduce Mercury Rising by Regulating Pollution Jul 30, 2009 Public News Service: Thanks to the hard work of our program director, Justin Hayes, the Idaho DEQ Board has voted to regulate mercury pollution in Idaho's waterways.
Plan Near to Keep Bighorn and Domestic Apart Jul 28, 2009 KCBI Channel 2 News: Idaho Fish and Game and sheep producers will release a plan on August 6 to segregate bighorn and domestic sheep.
The Wilderness Wars Jul 27, 2009 The Atlantic: Our fearless leader, Rick Johnson, is featured in a story about wilderness protection in the West.
West Views: Comments from Around the West on Western issues Jul 25, 2009 Idaho Statesman: Is Otter's outrage over mercury in Idaho selective?
Monsanto Wants Tighter Mercury Rules in Idaho Jul 22, 2009 Idaho Statesman: Monsanto and Idaho Conservation League seek tighter mercury regulations in Idaho
EPA to develop financial assurance rules for mines Jul 13, 2009 seattlepi.com: EPA financial assurance for mines
Hearings set for Idaho Power gas plant Jul 08, 2009 Idaho Business Review
State should not rush decision on natural gas plant Jun 26, 2009 Idaho Statesman
Simpson: odds good for local wilderness May 20, 2009 Idaho Mountain Express: Legislation would confer highest protection to 318,765 acres north of Ketchum
Mussel-tainted vessel halted in Spokane May 20, 2009 Bonner County Daily Bee: boat infested with invasive mussels threatened Idaho waters
Simpson optimistic about wilderness bill May 19, 2009 Idaho Mountain Express: Legislation would change status of 318,000 acres north of Ketchum
Idaho congressional delegation revives dormant bipartisanship May 19, 2009 Idaho Statesman: Rep. Mike Simpson and Rep. Walt Minnick at the Idaho Conservation League's annual meeting.
Environmental groups say Idaho gravel mine violates laws Apr 27, 2009 Idaho Statesman: Idaho mine pollutes Salmon River
Crapo, Conservationists Laud Passage of Public Lands Bill Mar 30, 2009 NewWest.Net: After 20 years of collaboration, the Owyhee-Bruneau Wilderness becomes the law of the land, as does protection for the Wyoming Range, plus a bonus for ranchers--money to compensate them for wolf depredation.

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