The Latest from ICL
Let's Be Careful What We Ask For
The mining industry, while it can be important locally, represents less than 1% of Idaho's economy and is also the largest polluter in the United States, while tourism is Idaho's third largest industry behind agriculture and technology.
The Central Idaho Wilderness Stewards Are Back in Action!
More than 60 volunteers are excited to help take care of Central Idaho's wildernesses this summer.
Devil's Corral Spring a Free-Flowing Refuge for Fish on the Snake River
State of Idaho rejects a company's water grab for major development on the Snake River canyon.
Idaho Transportation Department Bows to Legal Pressure; Closes Motor Waste Wells
State motor waste wells were a pollution threat to our ground water. We filed suit and shut them down.
Another Month, Another Desperate Attempt to Bail Out Coal
The Department of Energy wants to force purchases of coal and nuclear power. With the abundance of affordable, reliable clean energy options in Idaho, investing Idaho's energy dollars in our own resources instead of out-of-state coal plants is the right strategy for our state.
EPA's Pruitt Comes to Idaho
Because of all the incredibly horrible press, I was expecting someone other than who I saw. I expected a bumbler and Scott Pruitt is certainly not that (well, at least when it comes to environmental rollbacks). In short, he's a pro, and environmental policy is in for a very rough ride.
Environmental Advocacy at the Scout Mountain Ultras
There is a growing debate over the relationship between outdoor recreation and environmental activism. We attended the Scout Mountain Ultras and got a firsthand glimpse of how outdoor recreation can help drive environmental advocacy if done thoughtfully.
ICL Concerned About Arsenic Pollution to Waters of East Fork Big Wood River
"The East Fork of the Big Wood River is a spectacular river stretch and our community deserves to know that everything is being done to keep the water clean."