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The Idaho Environmental Forum is an informal, nonprofit, nonpartisan, educational association whose sole mission is to promote serious, cordial, and productive discourse on a broad range of environmental policies affecting Idaho.
Operating as usual
12/13/2022
Did you miss the latest virtual forum from City Club of Boise? Click the link below to give it a listen!
Virtual Forum: Climate Health and Idaho's Economy Changes in temperature, precipitation, and snowpack connect with Idaho’s major economic sectors and the health of Idahoans. In this virtual City Club Forum, ...
10/12/2022
Yesterday we heard from the Andrus Center for Public Policy on its report with findings for the Sawtooth National Recreation Area. Thanks to Emily Wakild, Rocky Barker and Steve Botti for their wisdom. We had 55 people attending this in person program! The report is available here https://www.boisestate.edu/sps-andruscenter/2022-whitepaper-the-sawtooth-nra/
09/28/2022
Our next IEF program is Tuesday October 11 where we will explore the findings from the Andrus Center for Public Policy examination of the Sawtooth National Recreation Area on its 50th anniversary. Sign up by October 4 for the luncheon (walk-ins welcome for the listen in option).
https://www.idahoenvironmentalforum.org/event-4976147
Idaho Environmental Forum - Sawtooth NRA at 50: Our Legacy & Future Challenges
08/03/2022
Getting Back to Water Business.
JOIN US!
https://idahoenvironmentalforum.org/boise-river-conference/
06/17/2022
Check out IEF's newest Forum Short discussing current research being done by the University of Idaho on replacing physical barbed wire with virtual fences to manage cattle movement.
https://youtu.be/J0IVTTf8WDQ
06/05/2022
Wildlife in the Boise Foothills
The Foothills open space is a prime example of opportunities for recreationists, landowners, planners, and resource agencies to collectively understand the value of wildlife habitat and collaborate to conserve it; a nonrenewable resource where fragmentation is habitat loss.
It's also home to one of Idaho's largest mule deer populations.
With suburban and exurban development and high-density recreation booming, the wildlife habitat is an important matter for folks and community planners to understand when making choices for development, landscaping, and recreation.
Presentation by:
BRAD LOWE
Regional Habitat Manager
Idaho Fish and Game, Southwest Region
Join us to listen to Brad discuss this important wildlife habitat, the conflicts, and potential solutions to conserve this valuable resource while addressing growth, development, and recreation.
Sign up here: https://www.idahoenvironmentalforum.org/event-4848604
**Lunch Registration must be made and paid for by Tuesday, June 21st. Payment for lunch will not be accepted after June 21st; no onsite payment for lunch will be accepted.
**Sit-in Registration is welcome onsite.
04/20/2022
Next Monday…
BACK IN-PERSON!
Next Monday, April 25th - Join IEF as we get together for the first time in more than two years to highlight the environmental work being done by Idaho students across the Treasure Valley!
Our first event back is FREE, thanks to our generous sponsors!
Click for more and to register: https://www.idahoenvironmentalforum.org/in-person-forums-student-voices-TREE
04/19/2022
BACK IN-PERSON!
Next Monday, April 25th - Join IEF as we get together for the first time in more than two years to highlight the environmental work being done by Idaho students across the Treasure Valley!
Our first event back is FREE, thanks to our generous sponsors!
Click for more and to register: https://www.idahoenvironmentalforum.org/in-person-forums-student-voices-TREE
03/10/2022
Did you miss our virtual forum last week?
Watch it now!
Idaho Climate-Economy Impacts Assessment IEF is joined by experts from the University of Idaho to discuss recently released research on the impacts of a changing climate on Idaho's economy: https://...
02/23/2022
Register now for our next virtual event on March 1st!
https://www.idahoenvironmentalforum.org/event-4697466
01/28/2022
If you missed our virtual event last Thursday to wrap up Legislative Week, it's available now to view!
2022 IEF Legislative Week: Thursday's Press Perspective Previously recorded Thursday, January 20, 2022.
01/19/2022
Back by popular demand - a Legislative Gala favorite - HOT TOPICS!
Enjoy Wednesday's spirited segment!
01/18/2022
IEF's Legislative Week continues with Tuesday's segment:
01/17/2022
Welcome to the IEF Legislative Week!
Stay tuned all week, and make sure to register on our website for Thursday's LIVE Press Perspective Virtual Event!
Enjoy Monday's Segment:
01/10/2022
Check out our new Forum Short!
Forum Short 009: Weathering Change in Wildfire IEF Board Member Tim Murphy welcomes four experts in the world of wildfire, including the legendary Beth Lund, for a discussion on how fighting wildfire has ...
11/23/2021
Join us for our next virtual event!!
https://www.idahoenvironmentalforum.org/lunch-forums
10/29/2021
What is the current state of water in Idaho, and what does it mean for our water in the coming months?
IEF discusses this with the Idaho Department of Water Resources and the Idaho Water Users Association in our new Forum Short: Idaho Water Outlook.
Idaho Water Outlook IEF Board Members Scott Pugrud and Braden Jensen discuss the current state of water in Idaho and take a look at the outlook for water in the coming months wi...
10/28/2021
It's now easier to send Idaho Environmental Forum a message.
08/12/2021
*EVENT CANCELLATION*
It is with great disappointment that we announce the cancellation of the 2021 Boise River Conference.
For more information, visit the Boise River Conference page on our website: idahoenvironmentalforum.org/boise-river-conference.
08/06/2021
**SCHEDULE CHANGE**
Please note a change in the scheduled date our upcoming Boise River Conference with Congressman Mike Simpson as our welcomed guest:
Date changed to: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2021
For more information, and the purchase your ticket:
https://www.idahoenvironmentalforum.org/boise-river-conference
07/23/2021
IEF is easing back into IN-PERSON events with a shortened Boise River Conference!
Join us as we welcome Congressman Simpson IN-PERSON to discuss the latest on the Columbia Basin Initiative and other environmental topics affecting Idaho.
For more information, and the purchase your ticket:
https://www.idahoenvironmentalforum.org/boise-river-conference
05/27/2021
Before you head out for the Memorial Day weekend, make sure to check out our latest Forum Short: RECREATION IN THE AGE OF COVID-19.
IEF Board Member Tim Murphy looks back at the 2020 summer recreation season and forward to what land managers expect in 2021 with Danelle Highfill (Boise National Forest), Fred Noland (Idaho Power), and Tanya Thrift (BLM Boise District).
https://youtu.be/VruB_hMTUZY
04/22/2021
If you couldn't join us for our first lunch forum in more than a year, the full event recording is now available on the IEF Lunch Forum page. Find the link to the full presentation from The Nature Conservancy and American Farm Bureau, as well as the time stamps for event highlights and questions from attendees.
https://www.idahoenvironmentalforum.org/forums-farmingcarbon040221
03/15/2021
Check out the video teaser for our upcoming Virtual Lunch Forum on April 2nd!
https://youtu.be/lI_zSrHkrNE
FARMING CARBON: A Virtual Lunch Forum TEASER IEF board members Brandy Wilson, Mike Murray, & Braden Jensen introduce the topic for an IEF Virtual Lunch Forum on April 2, 2021: The Food and Agriculture C...
03/12/2021
WE'RE BACK!
Join us for our first Lunch Forum in more than a year with a special virtual event:
https://www.idahoenvironmentalforum.org/lunch-forums
02/24/2021
As NASA's rover Perseverance explores Mars, let's take a look back at one of our first Forum Shorts from June, 2020:
https://youtu.be/f1R0ZeQMfCY
Forum Short 002: From Idaho to Mars IEF Board Member Elli Brown discusses Idaho's history with NASA and space exploration via the work conducted at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and looks...
01/23/2021
Legislative Week wrapped up Thursday with the traditional Press Perspective, which was IEF's first-ever LIVE virtual event. There was a lot covered by our media panel, and you can tune into the recording now: https://youtu.be/IrhVqHqh5oI.
A special thanks to our event sponsor The Langdon Group!
And visit our website idahoenvironmentalforum.org to watch all of our special edition Forum Shorts for Legislative Week!
IEF Legislative Week, Thursday 1/21: LIVE Virtual Press Perspective IEF Board Member Andy Brunelle keeps with IEF tradition by wrapping up Legislative Week with the a LIVE Virtual Press Perspective.
01/21/2021
Join RIGHT NOW to catch the second half of our live zoom moderated by Rocky Barker and featuring Press Panelists Nicole Blanchard, Eric Barker and Keith Ridler!
https://www.idahoenvironmentalforum.org/?fbclid=IwAR0BgY0QZb9Kdaj2ol4FYYzx3FpS7ESYKc6ERj2dT4BY9wLqgZ_lhd4fF4c
01/20/2021
Today's special edition of Forum Shorts for IEF Legislative Week focuses on an IEF member suggestion! Thank You!
https://youtu.be/t9G546_fxbY
Make sure to register for tomorrow's LIVE Virtual Press Perspective at 4:00pm! Register now at idahoenvironmentalforum.org.
IEF Legislative Week, Wednesday 1/20: Governor's Salmon Workgroup Report IEF Board Member Braden Jensen discusses the recently released policy recommendations from the Governor's Salmon Workgroup with members of the group and the ...
01/19/2021
IEF Legislative Week continues with another special edition of our Forum Shorts: https://youtu.be/6A3y6maVwTQ.
We will have another segment tomorrow before hosting our first-ever LIVE Virtual Press Perspective on Thursday at 4:00pm. Register now at idahoenvironmentalforum.org!
IEF Legislative Week, Tuesday 1/19: Governor Little Addresses IEF IEF Board Member Braden Jensen welcomes Governor Brad Little to address the IEF community about the environmental issues currently affecting Idaho.
01/18/2021
Welcome to the IEF Legislative Week!
Enjoy a new segment of our Forum Shorts project on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, and join us for our first-ever LIVE Virtual Press Perspective on Thursday at 4:00pm (register online at idahoenvironmentalforum.org).
Enjoy our first segment: https://youtu.be/gP7k93Ok2uA
IEF Legislative Week, Monday 1/18: Session Forecast with the Speaker An IEF Forum Shorts Special Edition: Legislative Week Board Member Jen Visser sits down with Idaho Speaker Scott Bedke for a forecast of the 2021 Idah...
01/16/2021
Check out IEF's newest Forum Short on the Great American Outdoors Act!
If you haven't already, please make sure to JOIN our new website The Fresh IEF to continue receiving important information on Idaho's environment!
https://youtu.be/bSsU3gMkE4w
Forum Short 006: The Great American Outdoors Act IEF Board Member Andy Brunelle discusses the effects the Great American Outdoors Act will have on public lands with The Nature Conservancy's Kari Kostka and ...
11/16/2020
11/16/2020
Check out IEF's newest Forum Short on Boise's New Climate Action Division!
If you haven't already, please make sure to JOIN our new website The Fresh IEF to continue receiving important information on Idaho's environment!
Forum Short 005: Boise's New Climate Action Division IEF Board Member Marie Calloway Kellner discusses the City of Boise's plans to take action addressing climate change with the city's recently named Climate A...
10/27/2020
Welcome to The Fresh IEF!
Some time has passed since we've been able to meet in person for an Idaho Environmental Forum, but during that time, we have kept busy!
IEF is excited to launch a New Look, New Logo, & New Website, which we hope you will find not only easier on the eye, but more user-friendly when attending events and contacting us.
The Fresh IEF website includes traditional content, such as event information for our lunch forums, while also introducing new content from our FORUM SHORTS and MORE pages.
It's been more than 30 YEARS since our first lunch forum in 1989, and IEF is in need of identifying who its members/subscribers are today. To do this, we ask that you take a few minutes to JOIN IEF by creating a new member profile. Using our new website as a member will allow you to set a login and password to edit your contact information as needed, view your past and upcoming forum attendance, and access your event and/or donation receipt history. Please be assured that the information you enter will only be used by IEF.
Can you spare a few minutes to continue your involvement with the Idaho Environmental Forum?
Join Now at www.idahoenvironmentalforum.org!
10/12/2020
Greetings IEF fans! Please check out the most recent in the IEF's covid era Forum Shorts series: a deep dive from Boise State researchers into Idaho's Latina farmworker well-being.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J45m_MMOx7g&feature=youtu.be
Forum Short 004: Latina Farmworker Well-being IEF Board Member Jen Schneider is joined by faculty and a PhD student from Boise State University about a recent research report on the well-being of Latina ...
05/27/2020
Greetings, IEF Friends! In light of the pandemic, IEF has moved things online until we can safely gather in person. Without further adieu, please enjoy the first of an unknown number of IEF Forum Shorts. A 15 minute deep dive into the effects of COVID-19 on Idaho's agricultural industry. BIG thanks to all IEF sponsors, as their support makes this series possible!
http://idahoenvironmentalforum.org/?body=forum_shorts
Introducing IEF Forum Shorts! Episode 001: Idaho Agriculture & COVID-19
05/10/2020
An IEF remembrance of our colleague John Freemuth. https://mailchi.mp/fd3d8557e050/ief-pays-tribute-to-dr-john-freemuth?e=f9d252ef78
IEF Pays Tribute to Dr. John Freemuth The Idaho Environmental Forum (IEF) community lost a dear friend, colleague, and regular forum participant, Dr. John Freemuth, who passed away on May 2nd. Dr. Freemuth served as the Cecil D. Andrus endowed chair for Environment and Public Lands at Boise State, and as most of you know, was a trust...
10/21/2019
Thanks to our speakers and all who came out for today's forum! (and thanks to ICL for the picture ;))
Idaho Environmental Forum's "Changing of the Guard: New Conservation Leadership in Idaho" brought together three new EDs. From right to left - Idaho Conservation League's Justin Hayes, The Nature Conservancy's Mark Menlove, OSC's Scott Pugrud, and Idaho Rivers United's Nic Nelson.
Idaho Public Television Most over-the-air viewers and cable customers can experience the quality of Idaho Public Television
Wingtip Press Community Printmaking Studio & Workshop 530 W Myrtle St, Boise, ID 83702
Idaho Department of Fish and Game MK Nature Center The Morrison Knudsen Nature Center offers a one-of-a-kind fish and wildlife experience on a 4.6-acre site along the Boise River Greenbelt near downtown Boise. The Nature Center's stream walk and education building provide a glimpse of Idaho.
Foothills Learning Center We are dedicated to promoting the preservation and improvement of the Boise Foothills. Our programmi
Twiga Foundation Promoting family consciousness and wellness at home, in the workplace, and in the community.
Idaho Parents Unlimited Idaho Parents Unlimited, Inc. supports, empowers, educates and advocates to enhance the quality of life for Idahoans with disabilities and their families.
International Festivals & Events Association Founded in 1956, the IFEA is the Premier Association Supporting and Enabling Festival & Event Profes
Idaho TRIO Alumni Connections Welcome Idaho TRIO Alumni Family and Friends.....I am looking for as many Upward Bound, ETS, VUB, SS
Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation SBFC stewards the 4 million acre Frank Church and Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness areas across ID and MT. We are community of wilderness minded and hardworking individuals dedicated to bringing citizens and youth to wilderness to work, live, and play.
The WaterShed Increasing water and climate change awareness and inspiring action by teaching people of all ages ho