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Civics and Public Lands
"Public lands" refers to the land and water; it also means the civic compact created by ongoing public and democratic discourse. Pat Ford hopes the inevitable tension among users will itself assure that public lands remain safeguarded as public and a horn of plenty for their many users.
2016 Idaho Legislature: And the Rules Roll On...
The 2016 Idaho Legislature continues to evaluate rules proposed by state agencies-for at least another week-although a handful of bills have been introduced. Sign up to receive YVC today!
Idaho Legislature on Climate Change-Believe It or Not?
While some in the Idaho Legislature continue to deny the changing of the climate, the governor's budget proposes increased funding to deal with one of the symptoms of climate change. Last week, the legislative budget committee endorsed that proposal.
Keeping Carbon in the Ground
With record-setting global temperatures changing our climate we must cut carbon pollution. Thankfully, new polices and changing markets can take us in the right direction. Where will Idaho go?
Exploration Mining Proceeds, Open Pit Plan Still Problematic
As exploration mining proceeds on the East Fork South Fork of the Salmon River, plans for an open-pit mine to be dug in the riverbed remain troubling.
Judge Orders Plan to Protect Lynx From Incidental Trapping
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission could face more such lawsuits unless it adopts new rules to reduce the accidental trapping of other species.
When It's Time to Stop Digging
Idaho faces the cleanup of 5,000 abandoned mines. Article by Jessica Murri of the Boise Weekly.
The Voice of Malheur
A statement from the staff of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge was posted on Facebook today. Here it is.
Hundreds Turn Out to Oppose Tesoro-Savage Oil Terminal
A proposal to build an oil terminal in Vancouver, WA, that could generate 4 full oil trains per day through North Idaho met overwhelming opposition at a Jan 14 public hearing in the Spokane Valley.