President Trump’s Executive Orders shrinking the Grand Staircase Escalante and Bears Ears National Monuments by three million acres is a disheartening step back for public lands in the West.
For years, Idahoans have made their position clear: public lands belong in public hands.
But over the next several months, that principle will face a series of tes
For years, Idahoans have made their position clear: public lands belong in public hands.
But over the next several months, that principle will face a series of tes
We are excited to introduce Conservation Voters for Idaho Inc.’s new part-time federal lobbyist, Eliza Cowie!
That’s why legislation like Senate Bill 1300 stands out to me. The bill deals with how public lands can be exchanged or transferred, which might sound technical on the surface, but decisions like that can shape what access to these places looks like in the future. When I think about Harriman, I think about how important it is that places like it remain protected and accessible to the public. The trails, rivers, and quiet campsites that meant so much to my family should still be there for future generations to experience as well.
Senator Jim Risch took a strong stand for public lands Wednesday, yet still must vote in the coming days on the future of the Bureau of Land Management. Risch, along with the other members of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, questioned BLM Nominee Steve Pearce at Wednesday’s Committee Hearing in D.C.
CVI is in full support of HJR10. This proposed Constitutional Amendment, brought by Representatives Britt Raybould (R-Rexburg) and James Petzke (R-Meridian), would alter the priorities on state endowment land to prevent the sale of our valuable state public lands. Additionally, it would enshrine public recreation as a priority for state public lands within the Idaho Constitution.
Two constitutional amendments are being considered by the Idaho Legislature that would impact our public lands. The House Amendment (HJR008) is intended to protect state lands, while the Senate Amendment (SJR102) creates a mechanism to transfer land from its current federal protections to the state of Idaho. CVI is opposed to Senate Joint Resolution 102.
a new survey for Conservation Voters for Idaho from bipartisan polling firm RABA Research finds that 76% of Idaho voters oppose Pearce’s nomination
IDAHO — At Conservation Voters for Idaho (CVI), we are proud of the wins of our endorsed candidates and the milestone municipal levy passed in Boise, in the November 4th, 2025 Election.
