Bonner County can do more to protect water quality
By Susan Drumheller
Reader Contributor
Idaho is lucky to have environmental experts looking out for public health when it comes to land use decisions that impact water quality. These experts …
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One year’s seeds, seven years’ weeds
By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
Lake Pend Oreille’s noxious weed problem has worsened over the past six years, as blooms of invasive Butomus umbellatus, or flowering rush, have joined …
Remembering the life and legacy of conservationist Will Venard
By Jerry Pavia and Brad Smith
Reader Contributors
The conservation community in North Idaho recently lost a dear friend and advocate. Will Venard was a member of the Idaho Conservation …
Living and recreating responsibly in bear country
By Karissa Huntsman
Reader Contributor
If you live and recreate in North Idaho, you’re in bear country. As the seasons are changing, bears are emerging from hibernation, and are active …
It’s time for Idaho’s senators to stand against selenium pollution in the Kootenai River
By Jennifer Ekstrom
Reader Contributor
The Kootenai River is one of the largest rivers in the state, and a true gem of North Idaho. Anglers come from all over to …
Celebrate Earth Day by helping clean up City Beach
By Reader Staff
In celebration of Earth Day 2023, the Idaho Conservation League is partnering with the city of Sandpoint to host a clean-up event at City Beach and Lower …
Protecting the commons — our highest quality wetlands
By Jennifer Ekstrom
Reader Contributor
Coined in 1833 by the British economist William Forster Lloyd, “the commons” is an interesting concept that deserves more prominence in modern times. The commons …
Sandpoint City Council was right to put the brakes on transportation plan
By Brad Smith
Reader Contributor
The Sandpoint City Council made two important decisions about the Highway 2 corridor at its Feb. 1 meeting. The council unanimously approved the purchase of …
Removing grizzlies from the endangered species list would be premature
By Brad Smith
Reader Contributor
The state of Idaho petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to remove all grizzly bear populations in the lower 48 from the endangered species …
Coolin development threatens rare peat bog at Priest Lake
By Jennifer Ekstrom
Reader Contributor
We have some pretty amazing wild spaces up here in North Idaho. Massive lakes. Sparkling rivers. Diverse landscapes ranging from rainforests to rocky crags. And …
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