Idaho Conservation League

Idaho's domestic elk farms are now in the national spotlight for threats they may pose to our state's deer, elk and moose populations. ICL's Jeff Abrams weighs in to Outdoor Life at the link below. outdoorlife.com/conservation/h…

IDFG's wolf plan says it's “committed to maintaining a viable, self-sustaining wolf population, well distributed in suitable habitat,” yet the agency continues to eliminate entire packs - most recently in the Lolo Zone of north Idaho. cdapress.com/news/2026/feb/…

ICL and Snake River Waterkeeper are concerned with pollution from wastewater treatment plants in Burley and Rexburg, and are making the move to file lawsuits over repeated Clean Water Act violations from the facilities. Read more: app.publicnewsservice.org/story/id-group…?

Idaho deserves a Bureau of Land Management chief who won't sell our public lands to the highest bidder. Read more: sandpointreader.com/idaho-deserves…

There are many false narratives surrounding the Stibnite Gold Project. ICL's Central Idaho Director Josh Johnson breaks it down at the link below. Read more: #storylink=cpy" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">idahostatesman.com/opinion/reader…

Just over the divide, the vast majority of Montanans are highly tolerant of wolves. A tiny minority is not. We suspect Idaho isn't much different. missoulacurrent.com/montana-tolera…

Salmon, bison and wolves are just a few species culturally connected to Nez Perce peoples. Now, condors may return to Nez Perce country. idahostatesman.com/news/local/env…

"Public lands belong to all Americans — not just a fortunate few or the highest bidders. They’re a shared national treasure that defines our identity as Westerners... That legacy faces a serious new threat." Read more: idahostatesman.com/opinion/reader…

Bonneville Power Administration's recent decision to withhold $50 million from the Yakama Nation jeopardizes much-needed and ongoing fish and wildlife projects. Read more: columbiabasinbulletin.org/yakama-nation-…

Idaho Fish and Game is asking the public to weigh in on its newly drafted 2026 Strategic Plan, the first major update since 2015. Read more here: ktvb.com/article/news/l… Take action for Idaho's wildlife by advocating for a bolder, stronger plan here: idahoconservation.quorum.us/campaign/14952…

As cleanup efforts advance at the Triumph Mine site, could we finally see progress for the site's contamination issues with the East Fork of the Big Wood River? Learn more from the Idaho Mountain Express at the link below. mtexpress.com/news/environme…

After nearly 25 years with ICL, including seven as Executive Director, Justin Hayes will be leaving the organization to pursue the next chapter of his career dedicated to conservation. To learn more about the leadership transition underway, click here: idahocapitalsun.com/2025/12/05/ida…

Ada County’s new zoning ordinances place tough restrictions on solar energy development—raising questions about the future of farmland, renewable energy, and electric costs across southern Idaho. Read more in the ICL blog: idahoconservation.org/ada-county-com…

United Payette has released the results of its public survey. 91% of respondents say they are concerned about the threat of privatization to McCall endowment lands. Read more: valleylookout.com/2025/11/03/its…

Idaho's Roadless Rule remains intact but a repeal of National roadless rule could mean the return of the Timber Wars of old. Read more: columbiainsight.org/repeal-of-road…

We won’t know for sure until next summer if the latest efforts to eradicate quaggas are successful, but are hopeful that the Snake River is on a path to being quagga-free. ICL will continue to closely monitor the situation from an environmental standpoint.idahocapitalsun.com/2025/11/03/ida…

If you live in Sandpoint and want to be able to keep flushing your toilet, then vote "yes" for the wastewater treatment bond on Nov. 4! The plant can no longer reliably meet demands, and the risk to public health and the environment is growing. Read more: sandpointreader.com/vote-yes-for-c…

Perpetua Resources announced they broke ground on early construction for the Stibnite Gold Project located near the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness. But real construction and operations can't start until legal challenges are resolved: idahocapitalsun.com/2025/10/23/at-…

"Sandpoint’s archaic wastewater system is at the brink of catastrophic failure and the upgrades are long overdue." In November, Sandpoint voters need to say "Yes" to protect clean water: sandpointreader.com/from-citizen-s…

Idaho wouldn't be Idaho without our public lands - which have been at the forefront of debate this year. ICL staff sat down with KTVB to discuss the history of Idaho's public lands and the importance of keeping public lands in public hands. Learn more: ktvb.com/article/news/l…