ID: Environment
Pollution violations continued at ID sewage plants in 2023, report says
A new report finds pollution violations at wastewater treatment plants have been a problem in more than half of Idaho's communities. The Idaho …
Biden administration's proposed heat rules would protect ID farmworkers
The Biden administration is proposing rules to protect workers from extreme heat. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration said its …
SCOTUS turns down river dredge mining in ID without permit
A decision from the U.S. Supreme Court protects Idaho rivers from what conservation groups say are harmful mining practices. The justices rejected a …
ID poll: Clean energy production, preserving nature compatible goals
A new poll shows Idahoans support the development of more clean energy in the state. In February, 500 likely Idaho voters were surveyed. Jillian …
As Rivers Month wraps up, action still needed to protect ID rivers
National Rivers Month comes to an end this week and conservation groups said it is a reminder more action is needed to protect Idaho's rivers…
ID recreation economy in focus during Great Outdoors Month
June is Great Outdoors Month, which underscores the importance of outdoor recreation in Idaho. As temperatures warm up, people are enjoying nature…
Conservation coalition: Management plan would 'degrade' ID, MT forests
A coalition of groups are criticizing plans for managing about 4 million acres of national forest lands in Idaho and Montana. Conservation groups in …
FERC rule to spark energy transmission building nationwide
A new step from the federal government takes a step toward modernizing the process for building energy transmission lines - while also protecting wild…
Regla de FERC impulsa la construcción de transmisión de energía en todo el país
Una nueva medida del gobierno federal da pasos hacia la modernización del proceso de construcción de líneas de transmisión de ener…
Air quality awareness week arrives as wildfire season nears
Agencies are raising awareness about air quality around the country this week. Led by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Air Quality …
Snake River dams' clean energy claims questioned
A new report found four dams in the Columbia River Basin are big emitters of methane. Research from the organization Tell The Dam Truth showed the …
Fed judge's wolf trapping decision could help ID grizzly recovery
A federal court ruling that limits wolf trapping and snaring in Idaho could aid recovery of grizzly bears in the region. U.S. Judge Candy Dale …