Wild & Scenic River Campaign Updates, fall 2023
As Idaho Rivers United continues to focus on expanding Wild & Scenic River protections in the state, with a goal of doubling our protected river miles over the next five years, we have primarily set our sights on a few high-priority river sections and projects. Wild & Scenic River designation, we know, is achievable through open dialogue and collaboration with stakeholders across the state.
Idaho conservation groups work to protect the headwaters of the Wild and Scenic Jarbidge River from proposed mining exploration
Newcrest Resources Inc, an Australian mining corporation, recently submitted a plan to conduct exploratory drilling for gold in the upper watershed of the Jarbidge River. IRU and other conservation non-profits are working to protect water quality, reduce the size of the site, and protect endangered Bull Trout.
Speak up: Ask the Forest Service to Protect the Main Payette in Banks!
Did you know that the Main Payette is an eligible Wild and Scenic River? Ask the Forest Service to protect its outstandingly remarkable values in Banks by March 2nd!