The Latest from ICL
Hey, Here Are a Few Ideas for Holiday Gifts!
Scratching your head for gift ideas? We can help! Learn what goodies we have to offer that will please your friends and family AND help us protect the Idaho you love.
Looser Water Quality Regulations to Be a "Legislative Priority"?
The Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry has announced its "biggest legislative priority" for the coming session-making Idaho's water quality standards less stringent. Why would we allow higher toxin levels in our water?
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.
Boise Shows Its Love!
A $10 million levy that sets aside funds for clean water and open space passed with a resounding 74%. Boise voters are clearly willing to step up to protect the values that make Boise special-including the Boise River, foothills, open space, clean water and wildlife habitat.
Salmon River Settlement Protects Clean Water
ICL worked with the Forest Service to make sure that mining exploration in the Salmon-Challis National Forest proceeds with minimal damage to water, wetland and other key wildlife habitat. A settlement provides additional safeguards.
Hats Off to Blaine's Land, Water and Wildlife Program
Blaine County's Land, Water and Wildlife Program wins statewide award and recognition as an innovative tool creating positive conservation change. ICL and other groups are actively involved in supporting and implementing the program's projects.
The Columbia River Treaty and Idaho
We tend to forget the impact of the Columbia River on our Idaho waters. With renegotiation of the U.S.-Canada Columbia River Treaty beginning soon, Pat Ford explains a couple key adjustments that will result in a forward-looking treaty for all.
Vote YES for Open Space and Clean Water in Boise
Make your voices heard by voting YES for our foothills, clean river and tradition of protecting Boise's open space!
A No in the Wood River Equals a Yes to All Idaho Rivers!
The Idaho Department of Water Resources denied a controversial Big Wood River water right application, and that's a good thing not only for Big Wood River fish and water quality, but for all Idaho rivers.