The Latest from ICL
Our Own Climate Idaho, Part 2
Part 2 of Pat Ford's thoughts on what Idahoans should do about climate change.
Salmon in Hot Water This Summer, Literally
This summer our salmon are struggling through hot river water with reports of 50% or more dying before they return to Idahome. Let's give the salmon a hand by cutting carbon pollution and protecting the Boulder White Clouds.
"Greenprinting" for Growth in North Idaho's Bonner County
ICL and is working with the cities of Sandpoint and Ponderay as well as Kaniksu Land Trust and Trust for Public Land to create a "Greenprint" for the Greater Sandpoint Area that will help protect special places as North Idaho grows.
Update from the Delta
Despite hardships, the Clark Fork River Delta Restoration Project moves forward thanks to the tenacity of the crew and volunteers.
Protecting More Valuable Resources Like Clean Water
A recent field trip to the proposed CuMo mining project got ICL's intern thinking about the shift in public opinion toward protecting more valuable resources such as clean water, pristine forests and wildlife habitat.
Lemonade out of Lemons for Boise River Fish
The Ada County Commission is stepping up its game on environmental issues, and Boise River restoration is first at bat.
Small Streams Aren't Important-They're Essential
Clean water is the lifeblood of America. Our citizens rely on it for drinking water. Farmers need it to grow the crops that feed us. Today, the Environmental Protection Agency is finalizing a rule that will restore protections for small streams across America. Unfortunately, Congress is attempting to undermine these protections so that polluters can avoid responsibility under the Clean Water Act.
Controversial Water Right Application on the Big Wood
Earlier this week, ICL defended the Big Wood River against a new water right application that, if granted, would incentivize dewatering rivers for profit in an entirely new way in Idaho.
Boise for Clean Water and Open Space
The City of Boise puts a levy for clean water and open space on the November ballot.