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 …
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 …
Winter began early in West Central Idaho, with our first significant snows arriving in early November, ushering in a holiday season full of brisk mornings and numerous opportunities to enjoy …
Editor’s Note: This post was authored by Camdon Kay. Kay was born in Boise and has been a resident of southern Idaho for his entire life. He recently received his …
The Idaho Legislature convenes next week, and ICL is once again saddling up and getting ready to ride for conservation. ICL was originally founded to be a voice for conservation in …
I grew up in Colorado but didn’t get into skiing until I was in college in Durango. The local resort was named Purgatory, but the name officially changed to ‘Durango …
Editor’s Note: This post was authored by Clayton Lenz, a program coordinator for the Idaho Conservation Corps and member of ICL’s 2022 cohort of Emerging Leaders for Idaho’s Environment (ELIE). …
The South Fork Salmon River is one of Idaho’s most ecologically important watersheds. The river and its tributaries like the East Fork South Fork provide critical habitat for Chinook salmon, …
When Youth Salmon Protectors (YSP) was created in 2021, ICL had no idea how large it would become or how effective it could be. What we did know is when …
Editor’s note: This post was authored by Lauren Noeker. Lauren served as ICL’s Andrus Scholar in 2022. Lauren lives in Boise, Idaho, and is contributing to the ICL blog for …
