Once again, 2 animal fighting bills fail in Idaho; HB 232 and 233, felony cockfighting and dog-fighting bills. Making Idaho the only other state besides Wyoming where dog fighting is not a felony. The bills had the support of the small faction of Idaho Democrats, but did not have a single Republican supporter. The failure …read more.

The Latest Action Alerts! Idaho roadless areas at risk: Learn more and take action! Roadless Wilderness in Idaho at Risk Exxpose Exxon again by writing a letter to the Editor of your local paper: Click here to get started! Ask your Senators to support Endangered Species Day Resolution: Take action! Send a letter or make …read more.

The House dropped the ANWR off the budget bill thanks to intense pressure from 22 Republican Congressmen, every single Democrat Congressmen and millions of pro-environment activists! While this victory is HUGE – we need to maintain our guard over the ANWR. There are Senate and House members already trying to find another way in. Happy …read more.

Drilling in the Arctic Refuge would despoil this last great wilderness for a uncertain amount of oil — in fact, the U.S. Department of Energy recently estimated that if we drilled for oil in the Refuge tomorrow, it would lower gas prices by merely a penny per gallon…but not for 20 years. And drilling in …read more.

As early as this afternoon, the Senate will begin a series of critical votes on a “budget reconciliation” bill that includes provisions to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling. Unlike other pieces of legislation, the budget bill cannot be filibustered, so the only way your senators can protect the Arctic …read more.

The battle to save America’s endangered species now depends on the Senate. In September, the House of Representatives approved major changes to the Endangered Species Act (ESA), which would cripple 30-year-old protections. Send an e-mail – Before the Senate starts debating major changes to the ESA, tell your senators to keep strong safeguards for rare …read more.