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Road Building, Drilling Could Pollute Boise River Headwaters
Road building and drilling for mining could pollute the Boise River's headwaters. The project is not as protective of water quality as federal law requires.
Congress Fails to Reauthorize Land And Water Conservation Fund
This is the first time in the history of the fund that Congress has failed to renew one of America's most important conservation programs. Please ask Idaho's congressional delegation to support reauthorization of the LWCF.
Ketchum Gives the Boot to Single-Use Water Bottles
The City of Ketchum recently passed a resolution banning the sale and distribution of single-use water bottles at city-owned properties, facilities and events.
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.
Could an Animas River-like Disaster Happen in Idaho?
Images of the mine spill on Animas River in Colorado stunned people across the West. A vibrant, clear blue river was transformed to a toxic orange ribbon. Could something like this happen in Idaho? Yes, the Boise River is vulnerable to such a spill. Read how.
A Pile of Money for Conservation Could Go Away
The Land and Water Conservation Fund, created by Congress in 1965, will sunset Sept 30 unless Congress reauthorizes it. Idaho has benefited from this fund to the tune of $234 million. Our delegation needs to step up and support this reauthorization.
Totem Pole Journey Tells Stewardship Tale
A special Lummi Tribe totem pole journeys from the Lummi homeland in northwest Washington to the Powder River Basin, sowing solidarity along the coal railroad route.
Wildfires Lead to Closures on Idaho Panhandle
A significant increase in wildfire activity on the Idaho Panhandle National Forests has led to a combination of mandatory and voluntary closures.