The South Fork of the Salmon River in Central Idaho was named today as one of America's Most Endangered Rivers.

Sense of place is about finding connection in the world. The people pictured and quoted here have nurtured an intimate connection with the South Fork of the Salmon River, a place threatened by new mining activity at its headwaters. 

A study released today by the NW Energy Coalition shows electricity produced by the lower Snake River dams can easily and affordably be replaced.

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals sided with Idaho salmon advocates, the Nez Perce Tribe and a dozen others with its ruling to uphold increased spill that would assist with salmon and steelhead survival as they migrate to the Pacific Ocean. With salmon and steelhead runs at historical lows, making safe passage for baby fish is critical.

A public opinion poll of Washington state voters says four out of five Washington state voters believe preventing extinction of wild salmon is very important. 

The Salmon-Challis National Forest is continuing to collect public input on rivers and streams it deems eligible for inclusion in the national Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The forest is accepting public comments through May 4.

The U.S. Forest Service is proposing to rebuild Stoddard Pack Bridge near Middle Fork of the Salmon River's confluence in one of two locations. Please participate in our short survey to let us know which site you prefer.

A longtime resident of north Idaho's Clearwater country, Linwood Laughy has watched the decline of the basin's once-prolific B-run steelhead. He discusses watching the dramatic decline.

The Payette National Forest on February 2 released a summary of the 536 public scoping comments it collected regarding the Midas Gold Stibnite Project. A majority of comments expressed concern. A noteworthy percentage highlight serious apprehensions for environmental quality, human health, and wildlife and species conservation on the forest.

A new Idaho Rivers United program will show students they can make a difference in their local communities and for their local rivers.

IRU Conservation Associate Ava Isaacson spins some beautiful, relevant prose about why she loves a river for our periodic column: What Rivers Mean to Me.

Approximately 200 people attended a meeting at Payette Brewing in Boise to learn more about the CuMo Project and potential impacts from mine exploration and development. The meeting was hosted by local and statewide conservation groups.