News Releases

Court finds that Atlanta Gold is illegally polluting Boise River tributary with arsenic and iron

Jan 09, 2012

"From fishermen to families, this is a huge victory for everyone who values clean water."

Downstream Groups Challenge CuMo Mine Exploration, Concerned about Boise River Watershed

Jul 26, 2011

Local groups representing downstream residents and recreationists are challenging a decision by the Forest Service that approves mining exploration in the headwaters of the Boise River for the CuMo Project.

Clean Water Advocates See CuMo Decision as a Step Backward for Clean Water in the Boise River

May 17, 2011

The Forest Service decision to allow mineral exploration for the CuMo Project to proceed places the headwaters of the Boise River at risk.

Mining Company Charged With Illegal Discharges of Toxic Arsenic into Boise River System

Apr 18, 2011

Today, ICL and Northwest Environmental Defense Center charged Atlanta Gold Corporation of America, a Canadian mining company, with violating the Clean Water Act by illegally discharging arsenic into a tributary of the Boise River.

Idahoans Take Steps to Protect the Boise River Watershed from Mining Activity

Apr 05, 2011

This appeal will delay mining activity while Forest Service reviews appeal

Judge confirms Idaho’s Roadless Rule

Jan 31, 2011

A federal judge rule in favor of Idaho's collaboratively-developed plan that will guide management on 9.3 million acres of pristine national forests.

EPA Issues New Rule to Limit Toxic Mercury Emissions From Gold Mines

Dec 17, 2010

Downwinders in Idaho, Utah and Nevada to benefit

Wolverine Protection Warranted But Precluded

Dec 13, 2010

Climate change the biggest challenge

Get Ready for Winter and Weatherize

Oct 08, 2010

Free Home Weatherization Offered by ICL

Idaho Conservation League, Trout Unlimited Join Forces to Support Idaho Roadless Rule

Jul 23, 2010

The Idaho Conservation League and Trout Unlimited have filed a brief in support of the Idaho Roadless Rule.

Boulder-White Clouds Bill Takes Key Step Forward

Jun 16, 2010

Conservationists Hails Bipartisan Bill as Common-sense Collaborative Solution

Hike North Idaho with the Idaho Conservation League

Jun 07, 2010

Summer hikes include Leave No Trace workshops

One Year Review of Owyhee Wilderness and Associated Provisions

Mar 25, 2010

A one year review of accomplishments of the Owyhee Initiative Implementation Act of 2009

Forest Service’s Wilderness Helicopter Plan Allowed

Feb 19, 2010

Injunction denied, but bar raised for future helicopter use

Forest Service’s Wilderness Helicopter Plan Draws Opposition

Feb 03, 2010

Conservation Groups Seek to Protect Frank Church–River of No Return Wilderness

Learn How to Behave in Avalanche Terrain

Jan 08, 2010

With avalanche risk high in the backcountry, you can learn how to behave in avalanche terrain. Attend this informative event in Ketchum.

Sandpoint Joins Global Day of Climate Action

Oct 19, 2009

One of Nearly 3,500 Simultaneous Events in More than 150 Countries

Forty-five Years of Wilderness

Sep 02, 2009

Landmark legislation has protected much of Idaho’s backcountry for past, present and future Idahoans

Take a Hike with Idaho Conservation League – Labor Day weekend!

Aug 26, 2009

Idaho Conservation League Southwest Idaho Hiking Series

ICL Reinvents Conservation in Idaho

Aug 06, 2009

ICL reinvents conservation in Idaho

Idaho Conservation League 2009 Southwest Idaho Hiking Series Begins!

Apr 30, 2009

2009 southwest hiking series

Group Calls for Investigation into Salmon River Abuse

Apr 27, 2009

water pollution in Salmon river from mining operation

Owyhee Public Lands Bill celebrated in Idaho

Apr 14, 2009

 

Lake Pend Oreille Weevil Project Postponed until 2010

Aug 17, 2008

Milfoil conditions unsuitable this year for research project

Panel urges shift in efforts in milfoil fight

Jan 17, 2007

Six-person panel of out-of-state experts recommends more public involvement and tweaking the scope of Idaho's massive fight against Eurasian watermilfoil from elimination to control of the weed in certain high-traffic areas.