Centerpiece Action: NOAA calls for dam breaching to save salmon

The dire state of wild salmon and steelhead runs across the Columbia River basin is forcing the Biden-Harris Administration to critically evaluate bold actions that will bring these fish populations …
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ICL Legislative Update: Pickin’ up speed

As we advance toward the supposed bill introduction deadline on February 13, the legislature is pickin’ up speed.  Last week we saw three separate bills introduced attempting to provide property …
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Celebrating Idaho’s wetlands on World Wetlands Day

February 2, 2023 is World Wetlands Day – a day to celebrate wetlands and all they do for our planet. It’s also a great time to increase our awareness of …
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Upper Salmon conservation program soliciting restoration proposals for 2023

For Immediate Release: Thursday, February 2, 2023 Contacts: Josh Johnson, Senior Conservation Associate, Idaho Conservation League, (208) 345-6933 x 301 Courtney Burgard, Environmental Superintendent, Idaho Cobalt Operations, (406) 672-3533 Upper …
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ICL Legislative Update: Like a high school dance

Things are happening at the legislature, but even as we kick off week #4, there’s still a lot of uncertainty in the air.  It’s like an awkward high school dance, …
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Climate change: Idaho Legislature is burying their head in the sand

Climate change: long-term significant alterations in global temperature and precipitation regimes.  It’s a topic that has dominated discussions around the globe for years, but has yet to arise during the …
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ICL Legislative Update: Pickin’ up speed

As we advance toward the supposed bill introduction deadline on February 13, the legislature is pickin’ up speed.  Last week we saw three separate bills introduced attempting to provide property …

ICL Legislative Update: Power Plays

Two weeks into the session, power struggles are the story of the 2023 Idaho Legislature.  House Speaker Mike Moyle (R-Star) is consolidating power for the House of Representatives and his …

50 Years for Idaho!

The year was 1973. A group of advocates from across the state realized that Idaho needed an effective statewide voice to advance the cause of conservation, and to work to …