Don’t Let Them Fool YouIf Prop 2 goes through, Idaho property taxpayers could be forced to pay millions to opportunists and special interests (did you get that?!) in order to protect their property, the environment and wildlife. So, if big business wants to move in next door or into the forest we would have to …
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Idaho Prop 2 – Vote NO
I was going to attempt to write a convincing piece on why Proposition 2 is bad news but this website does a great job. Don’t forget to vote pro-environment on Tuesday by voting NO on Proposition 2.
Exxon Exxposed – Again & Again
As hot springers, we need to continuously remain educated in regard to sensitive environmental issues. In a shameless display of allegiance to ExxonMobil, Bush’s Energy Secretary, Samuel Bodman, has hand-picked former ExxonMobil CEO Lee Raymond to lead an influential study to develop policy solutions to America’s energy crisis!ExxposeExxon.com has set up an online action campaign …
A Wrong Righted & Idaho Government Continues a Dark Plight
I was informed earlier today by Jonathan Oppenheimer of the ICL (Idaho Conservation League) that the 2001 Roadless Rule had been reinstated – a monumental victory for the environment and all who enjoy it. A wrong righted.The 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule was created to establish a nationwide blanket to protect inventoried roadless areas as …
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Protect Wildlife in Wilderness Areas – URGENT
*OK, not this wolf exactly but hundreds of others who are just as cute.The U.S. Forest Service wants to use an array of poisons, traps and shooting — including aerial gunning to wipe out wolves and other carnivores in designated wilderness areas.Under the proposal, federal agents could chase down and kill bears or other carnivores …
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A Dark Day for the Environment
On Friday, May 26th, despite opposition from over 100 conservation groups and thousands of outdoor enthusiasts, the United States Senate confirmed former Idaho Senator/Governor Dirk Kempthorne as Secretary of the Interior.Brock Evans, President of the Endangered Species Coalition had this to say in regard to Kempthrone’s new position: “The vote to confirm Mr. Kempthorne as …