Idaho Conservationist, July 2013 Vol. XVI, Number 2 | Page 2
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Washington Lake, Boulder-White Clouds / Brad Smith
FROM THE DIRECTOR:
A MONUMENTAL MOMENT
MB Whitaker
When Cecil Andrus fought a mine at the base of
Castle Peak in the White Cloud Mountains during
his 1970 governor’s race, he surely didn’t think he’d be
working to protect it again 43 years later.
Rick Johnson
Andrus recently joined several of us in the ICL office
as we discussed how to finally protect the BoulderWhite Clouds area. His practical approach was clear,
“You have an opportunity now. Don’t overreach.
Don’t waste time. Get it done.”
A year ago at ICL’s Wild Idaho! conference, Andrus advised us to stop
trying to pass a bill in Congress and instead seek a national monument
designation through the White House, a strategy he used well in Alaska
as Pres. Jimmy Carter’s Secretary of the Interior.
Elaine French, Chair, Ketchum
Paul Cunningham, Vice Chair, Boise
Kahle Becker, Secretary, Garden City
Perry Brown, Treasurer, Boise
Tanya Anderson, Victor
Mark Benjamin, Ketchum
Jerry Brady, Idaho Falls
Mark Daly, Boise
Lori Gibson Banducci, Boise
Kim Marshall, Sandpoint
Steve Mitchell, Hailey
Tom Page, Hailey
Buddy Paul, Coeur d’Alene
Mike Richardson, Naples
Kim Trotter, Driggs
Margrit von Braun, Moscow
John Warren, Boise
STAFF
Sara Arkle
Community Conservation Associate
Natalie Chavez
Finance Manager
Nancy Dooley
North Idaho Outreach Coordinator
Susan Drumheller
North Idaho Associate
Justin Hayes
Program Director
Rick Johnson
Executive Director
Marie Callaway Kellner
Water Associate
Dani Mazzotta
Central Idaho Associate
Suki Molina
Deputy Director
Aimee Moran
ICL has worked hard with Rep. Mike Simpson and other members of the
delegation to create an “Idaho solution.” After seven bills over six sessions
of Congress, we are now in the Andrus camp.
Seeking a national monument designation is the right strategy to “get it done.”
Idaho citizens helped stop a giant open-pit mine in the White Clouds. A
measure of protection was secured with the 1972 designation of the Sawtooth
National Recreation Area. The Idaho Roadless Rule provides another layer.
It’s time now to finish the work and give the Boulder-White Clouds the
protection they deserve. Congressional dysfunction should not hold
progress hostage.
We need your help. Join us in securing a monument designation for the
Boulder and White Cloud Mountains. See how on page 4.
Rick Johnson
Executive Director
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Development Director
Jonathan Oppenheimer
Senior Conservation Associate
Ben Otto
Energy Associate
John Robison
Public Lands Director
Brad Smith
Conservation Associate
Courtney Washburn
Community Conservation Director
Lana Weber
Membership Coordinator
Mary Beth Whitaker
Editor & Designer
Erin Zaleski
Membership Associate
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