It’s Halloween and, to us, there’s nothing scarier than not voting in your local election! Although local elections have the most impact on our day-to-day lives, voter turn-out is frighteningly low – here are just a few spooky reasons why to head to the polls this upcoming Election Day. Local officials like city council members…
Many of us take the time to vote in the presidential elections but skip out on the important local elections that impact our families, neighbors and friends. Why do local elections have such an impact? What makes them so important, and how do they actually affect our day-to-day lives? Antonio Hernandez, our voting rights associate,…
It’s been a little over two years when over 2,000 Idahoans converged on the steps of the Idaho state capitol building to rally in support of public lands. On that rainy day, hunters, anglers, hikers, bikers, birders and horseback riders – public lands users from both sides of the aisle – showed up in solidarity…
This week is National Drive Electric Week, a nationwide celebration to heighten awareness of today’s widespread availability and benefits of electric vehicles. Communities around the nation, including right here in Idaho, are hosting events that promote and celebrate the perks of driving electric. Idaho is no stranger to electric vehicles. Free electric charging stations can…
By Shevawn Von Tobel On Wednesday evening, over 200 Boise residents packed the Linen Building in downtown Boise to attend the first ever Boise Mayoral Candidate Conservation Forum. Four of the five mayoral candidates were in attendance to answer questions related to conservation and environmental issues currently affecting the city of Boise. The fifth candidate,…
As the new Communications Director at Conservation Voters for Idaho, Shevawn will develop and implement an engaging and impactful communications strategy for the organization. Background Born and raised in the urban wilderness of Las Vegas, Nev., Shevawn knows firsthand the importance of open spaces, protected landscapes and clean air and water. Although she was raised…