Just as the world started springing toward a pollution-free future, the November election in the United States has many people wondering what the next administration means for climate action. There …
Thinking about how you can move the climate needle for your community or city? I’m glad you asked, because this is the new frontier in climate action. The Inflation Reduction …
In 2024, ICL accomplished great things for Idaho’s air, water, lands, wildlife, and the communities that rely on them. Our work touched all corners of the state, from the iconic …
Idaho’s beautiful landscapes are the backdrop to dozens of outdoor adventures. Public lands enthusiasts can grab their bikes or skis and head up the mountain, while water lovers can find …
Vexing, yet sometimes complex conservation issues like wildlife connectivity and landscape fragmentation almost never come into stark relief for the general public. However, the news jolt of the unceremonious death …
With the spooky season upon us, let’s talk about the invasive species that is threatening to haunt our freshwater ecosystems here in Idaho – quagga mussels. As we have written …
During the last Idaho legislative session, pesticide manufacturers worked hard to pass a bill that would have given them legal immunity if their products harmed neighbors, farmworkers, farmers, or the …
From Batman to Dracula, bats appear in all types of human stories across the world. Unfortunately, these critters often get a bad rap – from biting to bloodsucking, bats have …
Since 2016, the Wilderness Stewards program has helped restore, protect, and enhance wilderness character throughout some of central Idaho’s designated and recommended wilderness areas. These volunteers, called “Wilderness Stewards,” are …
The Salmon-Challis National Forest expands over 4.2 million acres of Idaho backcountry. The wildlands of the Salmon-Challis National Forest are largely roadless; they contain essential habitats for plant and wildlife …
As the seasons change it’s a good time to consider some home improvements before it gets too cold. Beyond cleaning out your gutters from the falling leaves, there’s other options …
World Migratory Bird Day is observed twice a year during the second Saturday in May and again on the second Saturday in October – two days to raise awareness of …
Casual news readers this summer were greeted with cheerful headlines referring to a “record sockeye run” in the Columbia River. According to dam operators, more than 750,000 sockeye salmon (Onchorhynchus …
This September, ICL staff flew to our nation’s capitol with a group of advocates from the newly restructured Columbia Snake River Campaign to show unity in our push for a …
