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Additional Funding Needed to Bolster Invasive Mussel Prevention Efforts

A nightmare scenario played out on the Snake River this fall when quagga mussels were found in the river near Twin Falls during routine monitoring by the Idaho State Department …

Honoring Native American Heritage Month: 4 ways to support Tribes in Idaho

November is Native American Heritage Month—a time to learn about and celebrate the rich stories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples, as well as honoring their rights and sovereignty. Indigenous …

Despite local community opposition and impacts to imperiled fish, Idaho Department of Lands approves permit for Idaho Club marina

For Immediate Release: Friday, October 27, 2023 Contacts: Brad Smith, North Idaho Director, Idaho Conservation League, (208) 318-5807 Karissa Huntsman, North Idaho Community Engagement Assistant, Idaho Conservation League, (208) 318-5813 …

Quagga mussel update – phase 1 treatment complete

A long-held fear for those who care about the Snake River came to pass in mid-September when quagga mussels were found in the river near Twin Falls during routine invasive …

BPA—Provider of Choice, or Provider of Extinction?

The Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) is a federal agency tasked with operating and selling electricity from hydropower dams in the Pacific Northwest including the four lower Snake River dams. BPA …

Invasive quagga mussels in Snake River trigger rapid response

On September 18, 2023, the presence of quagga mussels was confirmed in the Snake River near Twin Falls during routine invasive species monitoring by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture …

Community shows up to protect Trestle Creek

Trestle Creek is a magnificent place, where one can spot spawning kokanee, bull trout, beaver dams and eagle nests, and is loved by North Idaho locals and visitors alike. On …

Idaho Club Renews Plan to Build Housing, Marina on Trestle Creek, Threatening Imperiled Fish

For Immediate Release: Monday, August 21, 2023 Contacts: Brad Smith, Idaho Conservation League, (208) 340-3161, bsmith@idahoconservation.org Kristine Akland, Center for Biological Diversity, (406) 544-9863, kakland@biologicaldiversity.org Idaho Club Renews Plan to …

The Idaho Club resurfaces harmful development proposal on Lake Pend Oreille

Trestle Creek is a sanctuary that provides some of the best bull trout habitat in the Lake Pend Oreille watershed, historically representing nearly 50% of spawning sites. Along 10 miles …

ICL – Your public lands watchdog

Every year there are numerous proposals to log, mine, and otherwise develop public lands. While we need some of the resources that come from these projects, some projects would simply …