
IORC is Setting its Sights on Climate & Energy
Important Dates: October 20th – Public workshop hosted by Idaho Power (virtual, 6pm). Link to recording. October 26th – Public

IORC Calls on Legislature to Ensure Safety, Equal Access to Lawmakers during Coronavirus Pandemic
We question to what extent the upcoming legislative session can be held without jeopardizing public health and safety, and if those procedures will guarantee equal access to the decision-making process.

Fruitland stands up for local residents with 1,200-foot oil and gas setbacks
Fruitland, Idaho, clears the air with a city ordinance that sites oil and gas wells almost a ¼ mile from

Grassroots Lobbying Makes a Difference
By Liz Roberts Oil and gas has been a concern ever since I learned that state-owned minerals located in the

Legislative Roundup: Sine Die
The 2017 legislature adjourned sine die this Wednesday after a roller coaster final week characterized by disagreements between chambers and

Week 9 legislative roundup, now with more actions!
We’re entering week ten of the Idaho Legislature, the home stretch, but there’s still work to be done. The Joint

2017 Legislative Update, Week 5
Last Monday we hosted our 2nd Grassroots Lobby Day at the Idaho Capitol. IORC members met with legislators on both

IORC Joins Dozens of Organizations Calling on Congress to Oppose Overturning BLM Methane Waste Rule
January 31, 2017 Dear Member of Congress, On behalf of our millions of members and supporters, we write to

2017 Legislative Roundup, Week 3
We are just finishing up the third week of the 2017 Idaho Legislative session and things are moving at a brisk

Press Release: Public Health and Environmental Groups Move to Defend Standards to Reduce Waste of Natural Gas on Public Lands
Groups Seek to Join Lawsuit to Oppose Challenges to the Standards (December 2, 2016) Fifteen national, regional, tribal and local

IORC Stands with Standing Rock
The Idaho Organization of Resource Councils (IORC) stands in solidarity with the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in opposition to the

Press Release: WORC Issues Statement on Methane Pollution Standards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 15, 2016 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Linda Weiss, Chair of WORC’s Oil & Gas Team, (701)

Press Release: Idahoans Need Greater Protections from Oil and Gas Development
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 6, 2016 Contact: For quotes or questions contact Doug Paddock, IORC, 208-991-4451, dpaddock@iorcinfo.org Idahoans Need Greater

Take action to protect our public lands from oil and gas air pollution
Oil and gas operations waste enough taxpayer-owned natural gas annually to meet Idaho’s natural gas demand over four times. If

Press Release: Oil and Gas Fast Track Bill Clears Idaho Legislature
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7, 2016 Contact: Doug Paddock, IORC, 208-991-4451 Today, the Idaho Legislature passed Senate Bill 1339 a

Sign the Oil and Gas Bill of Rights!
Add your name to the Bill of Rights to show your support! By signing you show support for people facing oil and gas

Press Release: Idaho Organization of Resource Councils Applauds New BLM Methane Waste Standards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 22, 2016 Contact: Doug Paddock, IORC, 208-991-4451 As Idaho becomes an oil and gas producing state,