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At IWF, we’re committed to sharing timely, educational updates that help you speak up for the conservation issues you care about most. Whether it’s policy news, wildlife and habitat insights, or stories about public access across Idaho, our goal is to strengthen an outdoor community united by common goals and shared passions.

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From The Comments SPECIAL EDITION: Salmon, Steelhead, Energy, Economics and Transportation

In May, Idaho Wildlife Federation shared a series of videos and infographics featuring fishing legend Buzz Ramsey appearance on Outdoor GPS discussing the need to breach the lower Snake River dams. We’ve compiled what we felt were the most valuable comments -and our responses - to those graphics, so you know what folks around the region are asking.

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Reducing Catastrophic Wildfire Risk in Southwest Idaho

IWF has invested years into collaboratives like the Payette Forest Coalition and remains committed to bringing diverse stakeholders together to see a healthier Forest for humans and wildlife. Over the next 5 years, almost $60 million will be put on the ground in Southwest Idaho to treat 20-35% of the landscape through a combination of thinning, controlled burning, and post-treatment restoration.

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PODCAST: The Trials and Tribulations of Salmon and Those Doing the Arduous Work to Help Them Recover with Brian Brooks and Aaron Lieberman

Listen as Brian and Aaron revisit salmon conservation in the northwest in advance of nationwide day of action asking for immediate action and the removal of the four Snake River dams on the National Wildlife Federation podcast. Available where you get your podcast (and linked here)

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ACTION ALERT - Encourage Risch, Crapo to Pass CWD Bill

Idaho’s sporting opportunities hinge on the health of our herds. Sportsmen and women need to call on our members of their U.S. Senate to support this act to conserve them. Use the form below to ask Senators Risch and Crapo to pass the Chronic Wasting Disease Research and Management Act.

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IWF Public Lands Alefest: Saturday, June 11th

Join Idaho Wildlife Federation and official beer sponsor 10 Barrel Brewing at Green Acres Food Truck Park on Saturday, June 11th for an afternoon of tasty drinks, good company, fantastic raffles, a silent auction and more food trucks than you could shake a stick at. All in the name of Idaho’s fish wildlife and public lands.

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Wilks Bros' Bill Dead-For Now

The Wilks’ bill would accelerate habitat fragmentation and open-space development, but such ill-conceived growth didn’t just spur opposition from land-users. This bill is important for wildlife or hunters and angler for unmitigated growth is a serious threat to important open space vital for habitat and ecosystem connectivity.

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