Idaho Environmental Forum

09/10/2026

Don’t miss the conversation on Idaho’s growing data center industry!

Register before Monday 9/14 to secure your lunch order!
https://www.idahoenvironmentalforum.org/event-6815732

Join the Idaho Environmental Forum Lunch Forum on September 23 at The Stonehouse in Boise for a discussion on the opportunities and challenges data centers bring to Idaho, including impacts on energy demand, water resources, economic development, and infrastructure planning.

🎤 Featuring: • Kendra Kaiser, University of Idaho • Marina Lundy, City of Kuna • Ben Otto, NW Energy Coalition

📍 The Stonehouse, Boise
⏰ Forum: Noon to 1 PM

⚠️ Important Update: Due to venue requirements, lunch orders must be submitted by Noon on September 14. You may still register to attend the forum after that date.

Register today and be part of the discussion!

07/02/2026

Join us on Thursday July 16 from 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM for our first ever Breakfast Forum! But hurry, space is limited so register today! https://www.idahoenvironmentalforum.org/event-6747371

E-bikes are transforming the way people explore the outdoors, creating new opportunities for recreation, connection, and access across both built and wildland settings. As e-bike use continues to grow, communities are navigating important conversations around trail management, shared use, safety, and the needs of a wide range of trail users.

Panelists:
- Mayor Bill Jacobs — Garden City
- Scott Koberg — Ada County Director of Parks & Waterways Team
- David Gordon — Ridge to Rivers Coordinator
- Sam Blaine — SWIMBA President

Location: Caffe Luciano's, 3588 N Prospect Way, Garden City, ID

05/30/2026

What a wonderful run for the 2026 Elemental Idaho Series! Over the past 4 weeks, we explored Air, Earth, Fire, and Water, each session bringing a fresh perspective on the natural systems that shape Idaho and the challenges and opportunities we share in stewarding them.

A sincere thank you to all of the speakers who shared their time, expertise, and passion. Each talk was thoughtful, engaging, and grounded in real work happening across our state. From wildfire resilience and river sedimentation to watershed health and the complex infrastructure systems that deliver our utilities, every “element” added something meaningful to the conversation.

Thank you to our sponsors, without whom events like these would not be possible! And to Scheels and Stio for their raffle item donations!

And of course, everyone who showed up, asked questions, and stayed engaged week after week. Thank you for being a part of conversations that matter!

05/25/2026

Well it's officially been an entire month of Elemental Idaho 2026! Join us for a week 4 with a discussion on wildland fire with an emphasis on southern Idaho. Hear predictions from NOAA Fire meteorologists about the 2026 fire season, and from Boise National Forest staff about recent fire history, firefighting preparedness, and wildfire fighting tactics. PLUS WE'RE FINALLY RAFFLING OFF THOSE YETI COOLERS!

Registration: https://www.idahoenvironmentalforum.org/event-6642639

Speakers:
* Sophia Adams - Incident Meteorologist & Fire Weather Program Co-Lead, National Weather Service
* David Francomb - Acting Forest Supervisor, Boise National Forest

05/18/2026

We continue our 2026 Elemental Idaho Series with Water Week on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Join us 4:30 - 6:00 PM as we discuss the hidden complexity behind every glass of water. Panelists will unpack how sourcing, treatment, compliance, and infrastructure decisions must come together in perfect harmony each time you turn on your tap.

Register now: https://www.idahoenvironmentalforum.org/event-6642631

Panelists:
- Cassandra Lemmons, DEQ
- Laurelei Bakken (McVey), City of Meridian
- David Johnns, Veolia

05/11/2026

Tuesday again already?! Don't miss Week 2 of the Elemental Idaho series. Your $10 registration gets you a drink and a free entry into our raffle. Prizes every week but two grand prize Yeti Coolers on Week 4!
Register: https://www.idahoenvironmentalforum.org/event-6642626
Speakers:
- Jordan Fields, Trout Unlimited
- Rob Richardson, Rio Applied Science & Engineering

Sediment is often treated as a problem. But, in river systems, it’s also a powerful force for renewal. This panel explores the complex role sediment plays in shaping Idaho’s rivers, ecosystems, and fisheries.

05/08/2026

Once again our amazing members packed the halls and broke attendance records! Week 1 of Elemental Idaho 2026 was such a blast! A huge thank you to our speakers Kala and Kresta, to White Dog Brewing for hosting us this year. And of course our sponsors, without whom events like these wouldnt be possible.
Next up: Earth Week!

Register today: https://www.idahoenvironmentalforum.org/event-6642626

04/28/2026

Do you want to win a travel-sized YETI COOLER?! How about a Scheels Gift Card?! New this year: your $10 Elemental Idaho registration now includes not only a drink ticket but also one entry per week into our raffle. Attend each week and increase your odds of winning one of two brand new Yeti Coolers!

Each week we will be raffling off gift cards and other goodies and on Tues May 26, two grand prize winners will walk away with a Yeti Cooler!

Thank you Scheels for your generous donation!

Register today! https://www.idahoenvironmentalforum.org/in-person-forums

04/19/2026

The Elemental Idaho series is back for its third year! We're kicking off Week 1 with Air. Join the Idaho Environmental Forum on Tuesday, May 5 from 4:30 - 6:00 at White Dog Brewing (**new location***) for a fascinating presentation on Cloud Seeding. We know you're curious! Register today: https://www.idahoenvironmentalforum.org/event-6639504

Our expert panelists this week are:
* Kala Golden - Water Resource Advisor, Program Manager at Weather Modification International
* Kresta Davis - Water Resource & Policy Senior Manager at Idaho Power

Your $10 registration gets you a free b**r (or n/a drink) ticket! Next up: Earth Week on May 12.

04/05/2026