The Latest from ICL
Idaho: A Poacher's Paradise?
While the Idaho Legislature continues to focus primarily on administrative rules this week, there is both good and bad news for poachers.
Civics and Public Lands
"Public lands" refers to the land and water; it also means the civic compact created by ongoing public and democratic discourse. Pat Ford hopes the inevitable tension among users will itself assure that public lands remain safeguarded as public and a horn of plenty for their many users.
2016 Idaho Legislature: And the Rules Roll On...
The 2016 Idaho Legislature continues to evaluate rules proposed by state agencies-for at least another week-although a handful of bills have been introduced. Sign up to receive YVC today!
2016 Idaho Legislature: Away We Go!
The Idaho Legislature kicked off with Gov. Otter's State of the State Address this week. Since 1973, ICL has been your voice for conservation in the statehouse, and this year is no different. We'll be there everyday, representing public interests including clean water, public lands and sustainable resource management. Sign up to receive YVC today!
Richard Manning and the Snake River
Richard Manning's story in High Country News contends that the Snake River serves as Idaho's sewer system. Manning will soon speak at an event in Boise. Here is Pat Ford's take on the Manning story.
The Boulder-White Clouds Wilderness
Pat Ford thinks back over four decades leading up to the creation of the Boulder-White Clouds Wilderness.
Cleaning Up after Idaho Power
Pat Ford's further thoughts on a three-part agenda to align Idaho Power better with changes in Idaho's energy, climate and rivers.