boise river

Forest Service fails to address threats to Boise River watershed in draft approval of CuMo Mine Exploration
September 23, 2024

Forest Service fails to address threats to Boise River watershed in draft approval of CuMo Mine Exploration

Advocates for the West and our conservation partners are speaking out against the U.S. Forest Service’s draft approval of the CuMo Mine Exploration Project in the headwaters of the Boise River. Idaho Copper Corporation is seeking approval from the Forest Service to construct up to eight miles of new roads, clear 122 drill pads, and […]

Safeguarding the Boise River watershed from CuMo mining exploration
October 23, 2023

Safeguarding the Boise River watershed from CuMo mining exploration

Advocates for the West and our partners are speaking out against a mining exploration project proposal in the headwaters of the Boise River, posing major threats to water quality, fish, and wildlife. The groups succeeded in blocking variations of the project twice before. Idaho Copper is seeking approval from the U.S. Forest Service to construct […]