EPA Region X
Constituency
Profiles
IDAHO
Prepared by
Northwest Regional Foundation
Spokane, Washington
Funding provided by
Project Grant No. 901050010
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C.
Assistance provided by
The Snake River Regional Studies Center
The College of Idaho
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OWNER'S MANUAL
These Constituency Profiles have been prepared for the Office of Public Awareness of the
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by the Northwest Regional Foundation
of Spokane, Washington as an aide in communicating with the various organizations In
Region 10 which are affected by EPA activities. The views expressed herein, except those
attributed to individual organizations, are those of the preparer and do not necessarily
correspond to those of the EPA. This Owner's Manual is intended to be a guide for users of
these profiles. It will explain how the profiles were compiled, how they are organized,
and how they might be used.
HOW THEY WERE COMPILED
EPA requested that we develop profiles of organizations in nine constituency areas. These
areas are Agriculture, Business and Industry, Environment, Labor, Minorities, Public
Interest, Urban, Women, and Youth. Our first step in preparing these profiles was to
compile a list of the organizations in each constituency group in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon,
and Washington, the four states which comprise Region 10. In some cases, this was a
fairly easy task. For Instance, the State Department of Agriculture in Washington had a
very complete list of the agricultural organizations In the state. This was generally
true in each of the states for Agriculture, Business and Industry, Labor, and Environment.
However, to the best of our knowledge, ours was the first attempt to assemble
comprehensive lists of Minority, Urban, Women, and Youth organizations in each of the
states. There has been no previous effort to compile any sort of list of Public Interest
groups in the Region.
As a result, there are probably gaps in some of the lists. For Instance, in Washington,
we obtained lists of women's organizations from the Women's Resource Center in Spokane,
the Seattle Office of Women's Rights, and the U.S. Department of Labor in its Directory
for Reaching Minority and Women's Groups. Although we were told by several women's
organizations that these were the most complete lists available, It seems to us that they
can not contain all the Women's groups in the state. However, while we have inevitably
missed some organizations In each of the constituency groups, this effort provides a
starting point for any further expansion of the lists.
Once we had these lists in hand, we developed a questionnaire to be mailed to all the
organizations that we had Identified In each of the states. It requested basic
information about each organization, such as phone number, contact person, number of
members, main focus, and how it communicates with its members. Additionally, the
questionnaire asked for information about the organization's environmental concerns. We
also asked for their environmental priorities, any Issues on which they had taken
positions, a statement of EPA actions with which they agreed or disagreed, and which, if
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any, of EPA program areas they would like to receive Information about. A copy of the
questionnaire Is attached.
We mailed out a total of 3400 questionnaires: 470 in Alaska, 680 in Idaho, 975 In Oregon,
and 1270 In Washington. A follow-up letter to all groups and phone calls to key
organizations brought in 548 responses for a total response rate of 15.9%. This breaks
down to 63 or 12.1% from Alaska, 139 or 20.1% from Idaho, 145 or 15.0% from Oregon, and
201 or 15.9% from Washington.
Once we had all the responses, we began to list them in the standard format of the
individual profiles. This includes the name of the organization, its address and contact
person, how it communicates with its members, organizational information, environmental
priorities, and those EPA program areas about which it would like to be informed. We have
also left space on the profiles for additional comments after "Further Contacts". In some
cases, we summarized responses to make them easier to read, but in all cases, we
maintained the original content and often quoted from the questionnaire directly.
Finally, we developed an introduction to each constituency group in each state. It was
created through "facts and figures" research, phone calls to key leaders in each
constituency group, and by summarizing the questionnaire responses.
HOW THE PROFILES ARE ORGANIZED
The profiles are divided into four volumes: one each for Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and
Washington. These four volumes are further divided Into nine separate sections, each
corresponding to one of the nine constituency groups. These sections are arranged
alphabetically, and each one contains:
1. An introduction to each constituency group which describes its characteris-
tics, summarizes the environmental concerns of its members, and gives some ideas
about how EPA might go about improving communication with members of that group.
2. An alphabetical index of those organizations which responded to our question-
naire and the page within the section where their profiles can be found.
3. The "Profiles'1 themselves: the condensed and formated responses from each
organization.
4. A cross-reference of organizations from other constituency groups which also
consider themselves to be part of this group.
5. A mailing list of the organizations which were identified in that consti-
tuency group.
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HOW TO USE THESE PROFILES
Included In these profiles are every organization that we could discover in the nine
constituency groups in each state, a total of nearly 3500. They range from the Portland
Urban Indian Council to Rural Alaska Community Action, and from the Spokane YWCA to the
Idaho Outdoor Association. As the comments of organizations which responded to our
questionnaire reveal, many organizations In Region 10 have little or no direct Interest in
EPA and its activities. Their interests and those of the EPA simply do not coincide.
Additionally, many of these same organizations have no clear idea of what EPA is and what
It does. EPA thus gets the blame or credit for activities of the U.S. Forest Service, the
various state departments of ecology, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the federal court
system. Thus, in order to improve communication with many organizations, EPA faces a
formidable task of educating them to Its purposes and to a lesser extent those of other
state and federal agencies. While we have suggested in our Introductions to several of
these constituencies that this may be the best way to Improve communication, it remains up
to the EPA to determine if such an effort is justified.
As a starting point for communicating with organizations in Region 10, these profiles do
several things:
1. They identify who's out there. As we mentioned above, these profiles do not
contain every organization In the Region, but they do contain the most important ones and
are probably the most comprehensive such listing available. They enable EPA to know who
its constituents are. If an even more detailed listing of these constituents proves to be
desirable, these lists provide a point from which to begin a more detailed compilation.
2. They are a start at identifying which of these organizations are concerned about
the EPA and the environment. Those organizations which responded to our questionnaire are
the ones most likely to be interested in public hearings, changes in EPA regulations, or
entering into a dialogue on environmental protection. Furthermore, the profiles not only
report the main environmental concerns (whether or not they are EPA's responsibility) of
each organization and constituency group, they also Identify specifically which EPA
program areas they are interested in. This gives EPA an idea of who to approach about a
specific issue.
3. The profiles, finally, provide a format which can be expanded as more
organizations Interested in EPA activities are identified. Both at the end of each
individual profile, and at the end of each constituency group, room has been left for
additional comments and for the inclusion of additional organizations. Thus, these
profiles can grow to include the changing and growing list of organizations Interested in
EPA.
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SUMMARY
These profiles were prepared as a tool for EPA to use In communicating with organizations
in Region 10. It is our belief that the first step in communicating with another is to
understand her/his perceptions and beliefs, to learn to see the world through her/his
eyes. These profiles attempt to do this by recording the perceptions of organizations
throughout the Region. Many of these viewpoints are critical of EPA and its activities. It
is not our intent in preparing these profiles to endorse or validate this criticism — the
views expressed in the profiles of individual organizations are those of the organization
profiled and do not necessarily correspond to those of the preparer. Rather we have
sought to record these viewpoints accurately so that EPA can know which organizations or
constituency groups would like to see it be more active, which less active, and which
aren't at all sure what it does. These perceptions can thus inform any efforts EPA may
wish to make to improve communication with these organizations.
Further, in our introduction to each of the constituency groups, we have provided whatever
background seemed relevant to understanding the concerns and viewpoints of these
organizations. Additionally, each concludes with a recommendation about what EPA might do
to improve communication with this group. These opinions are our own and do not
necessarily reflect EPA thinking or future plans. We do hope, however, that these
suggestions and the information contained in these profiles will be useful to EPA in
whatever efforts it undertakes to communicate with the organizations which make up its
constituency in Region 10.
For more information on this project, please contact: Northwest Regional Foundation, N.
910 Washington Street, Spokane HA 99201, (509) 327-5596.
Jonathan Coe, Program Coordinator
Northwest Regional Foundation
March 15, 1981
Research and Writing: Terry Flynn Graphics: Allegra Askman
Sue DeSart Typing: Kristin E. Saldine
Catherine Brooks
The EPA Region X Constituency Profiles were prepared with funding from Project Grant
Number 901050010 of the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. Any opinions, findings, or
conclusions expressed herein are those of the preparer or of the organizations profiled
and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Constituency Profile
Questionnaire
1. Please identify your organization:
ORGANIZATION NAME
DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT
ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER (1f any)_
MAILING ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZI P_
PHONE NUMBER
2. Does your organization have other branches or offices In other
parts of the state? If so, please 11st the name,
address, and contact person for those organizations (attach
additional sheets if necessary):
BRANCH NAME
CONTACT
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE/ZIP
PHONE NUMBER
3. Which of the following categories best describes your organization?
(Mark all that apply)
AGRICULTRAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTAL
MINORITY LABOR PUBLIC INTEREST^
YOUTH URBAN WOMEN
4. Does your organization have a membership? If so, please tell us how
many members you have and the characteristics of that membership
(Individuals or groups, over 60, student, etc.):
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CONSTITUENCY PROFILE QUESTIONNAIRE
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5. Do you work primarily at a regional, state, or local level?
6. What coimunication tools do you have?
NEWSPAPER/NEWSLETTER (NAME)
MAGAZINE (NAME)
ANNUAL REPORT (NAME)_.
OTHER (DESCRIBE)
7. How would you describe your priorities with respect to the environment
and environmental quality -- what's important to you?
Does your organization ever take official or unofficial positions on
environmental issues? If so, what are some of the most important
positions you have taken in the last year?
9. Please list up to three actions by EPA in the past which you have
agreed with:
Please list up to three actions by EPA in the past which you have
with:
'I. Have you ever tried to contact EPA to express an opinion?_
If so, what was their response?
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CONSTITUENCY PROFILE QUESTIONNAIRE
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12. Do you want to be placed on the EPA mailing list?
13. Which of the EPA program areas listed below are you most interested
in getting more information about?
AIR QUALITY WATER QUALITY TOXIC SUBSTANCES
SOLID WASTE NOISE PESTICIDES
RADIATION DRINKING WATER
14. Please list three (or more on attached pages) other organizations
you know whom we should be contacting with this questionnaire:
NAME
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE
ZIP
15. Please name the organization in your community which you feel is
doing the most to help people to think about the social and
environmental problems of our changing times:
NAME
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE/ZIP_
PHONE
16. Do you have any other questions or comments?
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AGRICULTURE
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IDAHO AGRICULTURE
We have Identified about 150 agricultural organizations In Idaho. Our list
Includes the larger Irrigation districts, all the soil and water conservation
districts, the commodity commissions, production associations, and farmer's
organizations. This Introduction to the Agriculture Constituency In Idaho
will discuss the role of agriculture In the state, the major concerns and
environmental Interests expressed by agricultural organizations, and their
attitudes towards the EPA.
Despite the state's recent push for Industrial development, agriculture
continues to play a major role in Idaho's economic, social, and political
scenes. Its contribution to the economy of the state in 1977 was estimated
at $428,412,000. Idaho ranked first in the nation In potato production and
second in dry peas. Furthermore, because there is a great amount of loyalty
to and Identification with rural interests in Idaho, agricultural
organizations have an impact on the state well beyond that supported by their
numbers.
Farmers In Idaho face many of the same difficulties as do their counterparts
in other states. Topping their list of concerns are high Interest rates,
rising costs of production, and governmental Interference. In addition,
Idaho farmers are beginning to experience some of the problems associated
with urban sprawl and Industrial development.
Environmental Issues are another major area of concern. Those
agriculturalists who responded to our questionnaire displayed a good
knowledge of specific environmental issues. For instance, a number of
respondents argued articulately against enlarging the "Birds of Prey" area or
other wilderness lands, while others advocated multiple use of land presently
under federal management. This knowledge clearly
results from the fact that many farmers and ranchers
will be directly affected by the resolution of these
issues.
A number of EPA actions come under fire from
agricultural organizations In Idaho. By far the most
volatile issue is EPA's regulation of the use of
various herbicides and pesticides. Agriculturalists
believe that most of these substances have been used
in the past without dire consequences and that they
are necessary tools for agricultural production. As
the Idaho State Grange stated, "(T)he cost of
Agriculture
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Agriculture
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developing substitutes and proving they are both safe and effective is now
beyond reason." In addition to this concern about pesticides, many organiza-
tions expressed concerns about EPA's dissolved oxygen standards and the Non-
Point Pollution Plan.
Besides their objections to specific EPA regulations, most agricultural
organizations were generally critical of governmental agencies and the EPA.
One aspect of this criticism is an expressed desire for local control: "We
think people on the local level or certainly at the state should determine
what they want to do about their environment". The EPA was further criticized
for being unaware of or unconcerned with local conditions. This was
reflected in the belief by many that EPA decisions should contain a better
balance between environmental and economic considerations.
Out of the 36 agricultural organizations that responded to our questionnaire,
thirteen had been in contact with EPA. This figure is higher than many of
the other constituency groups in the state and reflects the concern of
agricultural organizations about EPA activities. Some organizations
characterized their dealings with EPA as "open" or "fair", but for the most
part these groups were not satisfied with the contact they had with the EPA.
A major complaint concerns what they feel to be a lack of responsiveness on
the part of the EPA: "(T)he greatest fault of the EPA and other federal
agencies is that they do not listen or pay attention." Public hearings were
criticized as empty gestures because many believe that the issues being
discussed had already been decided by EPA. Another facet of this complaint
is the time and red tape involved in dealing with EPA: "(I)t almost took an
act of God to get the EPA to respond to our needs in 1976 in Lewiston,
Idaho." As one group explained, these delays can be critical In terms of
their needs. It is "hard to get quick action which is important because of
the growing season and critical timing for application of chemicals".
Agricultural organizations in Idaho are vitally concerned about environmental
issues in general and the EPA in particular because of the impact those
issues and EPA rulings have on their activities. This concern has translated
itself into a fairly specific knowledge of EPA and its activities on
environmental issues. However, this knowledge is coupled with a real belief
that EPA is either unaware of, or not interested in, the particular needs and
problems of agriculture. Thus EPA's challenge in Improving communication
with agricultural organizations is not the simple transmission of Information
but rather establishing a two-way communication process where agricultural
needs are taken into account in the formulation of rulings and regulations
that affect them.
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What follows Is an alphabetical Index of those agricultural organizations
that responded to our questionnaire. It Is followed In turn by the profiles
themselves.
Agriculture
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Agriculfure
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IDAHO AGRICULTURE
Name o_f Organization Page
Food Producers of Idaho, Inc A-5
Idaho Cattle Feeders Association, Inc A-6
Idaho Cattlemen's Association A-7
Idaho Farm Bureau Federation A-8
Idaho Feed and Grain Association A-9
Idaho Grower Shippers Association, Inc A-10
Idaho Hay Growers Association, Inc A-ll
Idaho Honey Advertising Commission A-12
Idaho Honey Industry Association A-13
Idaho Horse Council A-14
Idaho-Oregon Fruit & Vegetable Association A-15
Idaho Sheep Commission A-16
Idaho State Grange A-17
Idaho Water Users Association A-18
Idaho Wheat Commission A—19
Idaho Wool Growers Association A-20
Irrigation Districts
Lewiston Orchards A-21
Progressive A-22
North Idaho Veterinary Medical Association A-23
Nyssa-Nampa Beet Growers Association A-24
Soil Conservation Service A-25
Soil Conservation Districts
Elaine A-26
Boundary A-27
Franklin A-28
Gem A-29
Gooding A-30
Jefferson A-31
Minidoka A-32
Mountain Home A-33
Mud Lake A-34
Nez Perce A-35
Payette A-36
Portneuf A-37
Weiser A-38
West Side A~39
Soil Conservation Society of America,
R.N. Irving Chapter A~40
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
FOOD PRODUCERS OF IDAHO, INC.
P.O. Box 5755
Boise, Idaho 83705
(208) 336-1221
Gordon Tate, President
Tom Hovenden, Secretary
"The Horn of Plenty" (newsletter)
This is a statewide organization of 25 "farm and commodity" organizational
members and about 100 individual farmers. It acts on issues facing
agriculture (farm labor, environmental issues) when all members agree.
The organization supports "reasonable environmental programs that are
beneficial, but also economically attainable". It has taken positions on
oxygen levels below dams, opposing birds of prey expansion, supporting the
Sagebrush Rebellion, and has been active In the State 208 Program. It
disagrees with EPA's restrictions on 2,4,5-T.
Air Quality, Water Quality, Toxic Substances, Solid Waste, Pesticides and
Drinking Water.
Agriculture
A-5
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
IDAHO CATTLE FEEDERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
P.O. Box 5755
Boise, Idaho 83705
(208) 343-1615
Gary Chipman, President
Tom Hovenden, Secretary-Manager
"Idahobeef" (newsletter); mailings of bulletins and special letters
This is a statewide organization comprised of cattle feeders and Interested
cattle producers who feed 90% of the feed cattle In Idaho. There are also 75
organizations in allied industries who are associated members. The
Association's focus is on "first, the best interests of the cattle feeding
industry in Idaho; second, the best interests of the cattle industry in Idaho
and the United States".
The Association has "deep concerns" about the environment and the charges
that its industry causes pollution. It stands "ready to abide by what has
been proven by proper scientific investigation". The Association has been
concerned about making Indian Creek "a prime fishery at a horrible cost" and
about demands upon water quality at the American Falls Dam outlet. It agrees
with EPA's "final wording of the discharge permit requirements for
feedlot(s)" and disagrees with EPA's restriction of certain weed sprays.
Air Quality, Water Quality, Solid Waste, Drinking Water, Toxic Substances and
Pesticides.
Agriculture
A-6
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
IDAHO CATTLEMEN'S ASSOCIATION
2120 Airport Way
Boise, Idaho 83705
(208) 344-9482
Mike Mogensen, Executive Vice-President
Howard Raney, President
T.F. Pence, Environmental Officer
"The Line Rider'1 (monthly newsletter); through the news media
This is a statewide organization of about 2000 cattlemen working on Issues
related to the cattle Industry.
The Association Is concerned that "cattlemen as well as other industries must
be permitted to make wise multiple use of our renewable and fixed actual
resources, yet practice measures of conservation and reasonable environmental
protection". The Association has taken positions: 1) opposing further
wilderness designation; 2) opposing air quality standards for agricultural
and wilderness areas; 3) supporting the use of "safe" agricultural
chemicals, additives, and medicine; 4) opposing the "Andrus Predator
Policies"; 5) opposing further expansion of the Birds of Prey Area. They
have not agreed with any EPA actions and have disagreed with EPA's air
quality standards on aerial spraying, buffer zones around spray areas, oxygen
levels below American Falls Dam, efforts to discontinue DDT and 2,4,5-T, and
regulations on non-point sewer pollution.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Toxic Substances, and
Pesticides.
Agriculture
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
IDAHO FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
P.O. Box 167
Boise, Idaho 83701
(208) 342-2688
Oscar Field, President
John L. Hatch, Director of Public Affairs
"IFBF News" (Monthly newsletter)
Legislative Report (Weekly report during legislative session)
This is a statewide organization of about 22,500 family members. It is
divided into 38 county bureaus that promote "the educational, economic and
social well being of Farm Bureau members".
The Federation's primary environmental concerns are the wise use of "natural
resources and the productive capability of private enterprise within adequate
environmental safeguards". They oppose further expansion of wilderness
areas, support the expansion of nuclear energy and the continued use of
2,3,5-Tand other pesticides. They want more scientific evidence that the
risks from using pesticides far outweigh the benefits and disagree with EPA
actions restricting the use of pesticides.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Water Quality, and Pesticides
Agriculture
A-8
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
IDAHO FEED AND GRAIN ASSOCIATION
Box 1268
Caldwell, Idaho 83605
(208) 459-3689
D.C. Jones, Executive Vice-President
Bulletin
This is a statewide organization of about 150 business members concerned with
anything affecting the feed and grain industry.
None stated.
Air Quality, Noise, Toxic Substances and Pesticides
Agriculture
A-9
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
IDAHO GROWER SHIPPERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
P.O. Box 1100
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401
(208) 529-4400
David A. Smith, Executive Manager
Monthly Bulletin; telephone calls
This Association is a non-profit trade organization for potato shippers. It
operates statewide and has approximately 80 potato shippers as its members.
The Association does take position on environmental issues but did not state
any nor did it comment on EPA actions with which it agreed or disagreed.
Air Quality, Water Quality, Pesticides and Radiation
Agriculture
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Commun i c a t i on
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
IDAHO HAY GROWERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
Box 157
Fairfield, Idaho 83327
(208) 764-2230
Dennis Strom, President
Donna R. Basey, Secretary
"Idaho Hay Growers Association, Inc. Newsletter"
This is a statewide organization of 94 hay producers and agribusinesses that
provides market and production Information about alfalfa hay.
None stated.
Pesticides
Agriculture
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts
IDAHO HONEY ADVERTISING COMMISSION
2011 Alder
Lewiston, Idaho 83501
(208) 743-2394
Gene Pontius, President
Annual report included in Idaho Agricultural Report
The Commission is a statewide organization of about 200 beekeepers promoting
the honey industry and the pollination of fruit trees.
Their primary environmental concern is the "protection of bees from
pesticides"- They have agreed with EPA's protection policy for cleaner air
and water, but they do not think enough is being done to control pesticides
and their safe usage.
Air Quality, Water Quality, Toxic Substances, and Pesticides.
Agriculture
A-12
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Name of
Organtzation
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
IDAHO HONEY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
Rt. 1 Box 8B
Marsing, Idaho 83639
(208) 896-4552
Randall Johnson, President
Quarterly newsletter; Annual meetings
This Is a statewide organization of about 200 members all of whom are
involved in the beekeeping Industry.
The preservation of "blooming fragrant plants" and the wise use of pesticides
are the Association's top environmental concerns. The Association has taken
positions on pesticide use and agreed with EPA's integrated pest management
approach and controls on harmful pesticides.
Toxic Substances and Pesticides
Agriculture
A-13
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
IDAHO HORSE COUNCIL
Rt. 8, Box 475
Caldwell, Idaho 83605
(208) 459-0878
Donald G. Waldhalm, President
"Idaho Horse Council Newsletter"; Annual Convention
The Council Is a statewide organization of approximately "900 members
comprised of mainly breeding, racing, pleasure riding associations". The
Council seeks to "promote horse activity and act as official voice of the
horse industry in Idaho". It also monitors "legislation affecting horse
activity" and acts "as an information resource for both horse owners and
regulating bodies".
None stated.
Solid Waste and Water Quality
Agriculture
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
IDAHO-OREGON FRUIT AND VEGETABLE ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 307
Parma, Idaho 83660
(208) 722-5111
Larry Link
None Stated.
The Association is a trade association of 44 member growers, both corporation
and individuals. It is active regionally.
The Association disagreed with the "RPAR list of Chemicals1' and finds "it
difficult to get chemicals off the list".
Toxic Substances and Pesticides
Agriculture
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
IDAHO SHEEP COMMISSION
120 Klotz Lane
Boise, Idaho 83702
(208) 334-3115
Bill Siddoway, Chairman
Barry E. Duelke, Veterinarian In Charge
Public addresses
This is a statewide organization to promote the interests of the sheep
industry.
The Commission's primary environmental concern Is "a safe, productive grazing
environment for our sheep". It has taken positions on predator control and
land use.
Toxic Substances and Pesticides
Agriculture
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
IDAHO STATE GRANGE
P.O. Box 367
Meridian, Idaho 83642
(208) 888-4495
Gordon Tate, Master
"Idaho Grange News" (Monthly newsletter); memos
The Grange is a statewide organization of about 11,000 members with branch
offices located In every county.
The Grange's environmental priorities are "a good environment for people to
live in - but recognize that above all, people do have to live here". It has
taken positions favoring the relaxation of some environmental controls and
regulations such as fewer emission controls on light trucks, a lower level of
dissolved oxygen in water below dams, and permitting the use of 2,4,5—T where
needed on forest land. They could not list EPA actions with which they
agreed, but they disagreed with EPA's banning of 2,4,5-T, its emission
controls that cut gas mileage, the use of exhaust converters which ca^se fire
danger, and the complete banning of DDT.
Water Quality, Toxic Substances and Pesticides
Agriculture
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Areas of
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IDAHO WATER USERS ASSOCIATION
4708 Fairview Ave. Suite 206
Boise, Idaho 83706
(208) 375-6131
Sherl Chapman, Director
"IWUA Alert" (newsletter); "Legislative Bulletin"
This is a statewide organization of irrigation districts, canal companies,
agribusinesses and individuals. Their primary interest Is in water use and
conservation.
Agricultural development, a strong economy, less government regulation and
improved water quality through education are their environmental priorities.
More specifically they are deeply concerned with "minimum stream flows and
development of hydro electric facilities". They do agree with EPA's
voluntary agricultural program under 208 and the recent "air quality
directive to Idaho". They disagree with the dissolved oxygen standard below
hydro electric facilities and have concerns about the inclusion of irrigated
agriculture lands in the "NPDES program".
Water Quality and Pesticides
Agriculture
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
IDAHO WHEAT COMMISSION
Suite M. Owyhee Plaza
Boise, Idaho 83702
(208) 334-2353
Richard Rush, Administrator
None stated.
The Commission is a state agency concerned with promoting the Idaho Wheat
Industry.
None stated.
Water Quality and Pesticides.
Agriculture
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Environmental
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Further
Contacts:
IDAHO WOOL GROWERS ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 2596
Boise, Idaho 83701
(208) 344-2271
Stanley T. Boyd, Executive Secretary
"Idaho Wool Growers Bulletin"
This is a statewide organization of 1500 members that exists to "represent,
promote and provide information regarding the Idaho sheep industry'1.
"The environment has always been important to wool growers", but the
Association disagrees with EPA's rules and regulations especially in regards
to pesticide use.
Water Quality and Pesticides.
Agriculture
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Contact Person
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Concerns
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Contacts :
LEWISTON ORCHARDS IRRIGATION DISTRICT
1520 Powers Ave.
Lewiston, Idaho 83501
(208) 746-8235
Paul A. Foreman
Yearly Financial Statement; TV news coverage KIEW
The District is a local organization providing domestic and irrigation water
to about 18,000 residents. Each landowner within district boundaries owns a
"share" of the system.
None stated.
Water Quality, Toxic Substances, Pesticides and Drinking Water.
Agriculture
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Address
Contact Person
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Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
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Further
Contacts:
PROGRESSIVE IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Rt. 1 Box 5
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401
(208) 522-3102
Jack R. Hamilton
"None!"
The prime focus of this locally based organization is to supply farmers with
irrigation water. It is not a membership organization.
The District's prime environmental concern is the "dissolved oxygen standards
for waters discharged from dams, reservoirs and hydroelectric facilities".
It disagrees with EPA's water quality standards, waste water treatment
requirements and dissolved oxygen standards.
None stated.
Agriculture
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Address
Contact Person
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Tools
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Environmental
Concerns
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Further
Contacts:
NORTH IDAHO VETERINARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
705 16th Ave.
Lewiston, Idaho 83501
(208) 743-0280
Clarence E. Binninger, DVM
Bi-monthly meetings
This is a local organization primarily concerned with veterinary problems and
serving the community.
Its primary environmental interests are the "environmental aspects of public
health".
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation and Water Quality
Agriculture
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Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
NYSSA NAMPA BEET GROWERS ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 2723
Nyssa, Oregon 97913
(503) 372-2904
P.T. Rathbone, President
James H. Elgin, Executive Director
"N-N Sugarbeet News" (newsletter); Annual report; Annual meeting reports
The Association Is a regional organization of about 900 individual members
that disseminates information for and provides services to beet growing
industries.
The Association believes that "farmers must be conservationists to survive".
It has taken positions on "water issues" and disagreed with some of EPA's
RPAR's and worries that there won't be any pesticides left to use.
Water Quality, Toxic Substances and Pesticides.
Agriculture
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Address
Contact Person
Communication
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Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interst
Further
Contacts:
SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE (United States Department of Agriculture)
510 Arthur St.
Caldwell, Idaho 83605
(208) 454-8684
Norman Berg, Administrator
Gerald Gordon, District Conservationist
"Canyon Soil Conservation District Newsletter",Soil Conservation Magazine
This Is the District Office of the Soil Conservation Service. Its purpose is
"to provide soil and water conservation planning and application assistance
to landowners". There are Field Offices in every county In Idaho. (See
following entries)
The Service's environmental priorities are clean water, clean air, and
productive soils. It has taken positions in support of soil and water
conservation programs.
Air Quality, Solid Waste and Water Quality.
Agriculture
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Tools
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Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
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Further
Contacts:
ELAINE SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Box 1300
Hailey, Idaho 83333
(208) 788-2254
Lee Eldredge
"Elaine Soil Conservation District Newsletter"; Annual Report
The District provides assistance to 187 landowners on the wise use of natural
resources.
The District's primary environmental cpncerns are the wise use of soil and
water. It has taken positions on the Silver Creek flow question and
disagreed with EPA's 208 planning.
Water Quality and Pesticides.
Agriculture
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Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas off
Interest
Further
Contacts:
BOUNDARY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT
P.O. Box 23
Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805
(208) 267-3340
B.C. Studer, Chairman
Boundary SCD Annual report; local newspapers and radio
This Is a Field Office of the Soil Conservation Service. It helps about 200
"farmers, ranchers and wood land owners" with soil and water conservation.
Erosion control and water quality are the District's top environmental
priorities. They have agreed with EPA's position on non-point source
pollution from agriculture.
Solid Waste and Water Quality.
Agriculture
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Tools
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Environmental
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EPA Progran
Areas of
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Further
Contacts:
FRANKLIN SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT
P.O. Box 426
Preston, Idaho
(208) 852-0562
83263
Kay Andersen
Annual Report; KACH Radio
This is one of the local conservation districts in Idaho. It involves 300-
400 cooperators who work toward "better use of the soil for all conservation
programs and practices".
Protection of prime farmland, watersheds, wildlife habitat, water recreation
and rangeland are the District's environmental priorities. They have agreed
with EPA's protection of farmland and emission control policies. They feel,
however, that EPA "encroaches" on small farmers too much and "tries to
control too many areas".
Water Quality and Noise.
Agriculture
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Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
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Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
GEM SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
1646 North Washington
Emmett, Idaho 83617
(208) 365-4212
Stanley Brown
Annual Report; radio; schools
This is another of the County Conservation Districts in Idaho.
person Board and focuses on soil and water conservation.
It has a 6
The District took a position on the 208 Clean Water Act but otherwise was not
able to comment on EPA activities.
Water Quality and Pesticides.
Agriculture
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Tools
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Information
Environmental
Concerns
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Interest
Further
Contacts:
GOODING SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT
122 5th Ave. West
Gooding, Idaho 83330
(208) 934-8481
Bob Bolte
Newsletter; Annual Report
This Conservation District focuses on the "conservation of soil and water
resources".
The District's primary environmental concern is the prevention of soil and
wind erosion. Although it does take positions on environmental issues, it
did not state any nor did it list any EPA actions with which it agreed or
disagreed.
Water Quality and Pesticides.
Agriculture
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Communication
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Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
JEFFERSON SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
182 East Fremont
Rigby, Idaho 83442
(208) 745-6662
Ronald Shippen, Chairman
Annual Report published In Jefferson County Star, Weekly Newspaper; Public
meetings; tours; personal contact
This is one of the soil and water conservation districts in Idaho. Its prime
purpose is to "prepare a conservation program for the district and with help
of facilitating agencies and volunteers (particularly landowners), work to
achieve the objectives of the program". The District has cooperating
agreements with 600 landowners and operators.
The District's environmental concerns are maintaining crop, range, and forest
land in a productive state, preserving water quality, controlling wind
erosion, and planting trees for beauty, screening and oxygenatlon. The
District has taken environmental positions by participating in Idaho's water
quality management plan, by supporting tree planting programs, and by
protecting over-reaction on wilderness proposals. The District agrees with
EPA's willingness to cooperate with local groups, establishing cooperative
agreement arrangements with soil conservation districts, and Its recognition
of the need for voluntary action to protect the environment. The District
disagreed with EPA for taking an "over-cautious" view on the use of
agricultural chemicals, spending money and effort unproductively by stopping
needed energy and water use projects and trying to help make things too safe
for people.
Air Quality, Water Quality, Pesticides and Radiation.
Agriculture
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Contact Person
Communication
Tools
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Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
MINIDOKA SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Route 1
Rupert, Idaho 83350
(208) 436-4202
Herman Hergenreder, Chairman
"Minidoka Soil and Water Conservation District Newsletter"
The District is a Field Office of the Soil Conservation Service and helps
400 farmers with soil and water conservation and preservation of farm lands.
The District's primary environmental concern is the preservation of soil,
water, and farm lands. It has taken a position opposing high voltage
transmission lines across prime farm lands.
Air Quality, Water Quality and Drinking Water.
Agriculture
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Environmental
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Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
MOUNTAIN HOME SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE
282 S. 3rd West
Mountain Home, Idaho 83647
(208) 587-3616
Bob Korb
Annual Report; radio reports
The Service works primarily on soil and water conservation and has about 270
members.
The Service says that all of its work is related to the environment and
environmental quality. It has taken positions on the birds of prey issue but
cannot remember EPA actions with which it agreed or disagreed.
Water Quality
Agriculture
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Tools
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Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
MUD LAKE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Terreton, Idaho 83450
(208) 663-4463
Lloyd Barzee, Chairman
Annual Report; public meetings; news releases
This is a local district composed of "280 farm units, 10 groups, 13 state and
local units of governments, and about 35 non-farm land units". Its purpose
is to promote and organize voluntary conservation programs.
The District's environmental priorities are ''maintaining land In a productive
state; adequate supplies of irrigation water efficiently used; weed control;
drainage". It has taken positions opposing the expansion of wilderness
areas, the removal of area ground water for use elsewhere, and the over-
expansion of irrigation developments. It agreed with EPA's "participation
with local soil conservation districts in non-point pollution control". It
disagrees with EPA's actions on predator control and its control of chemicals
which could have controlled Spruce bud worms and pine bark beetles. The
District believes that conservation "is the wise use and management of
resources. It is directly tied to environmental quality". It favors a
"balanced approach" ..."environmental concern needs to pass economic tests",
and opposes, for instance, locking up forests while people need wood for
houses.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality and Pesticides.
Agriculture
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Address
Contact Person
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Tools
Organizational
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Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interst
Further
Contacts:
NEZ PERCE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
3510 12th Street
Lewiston, Idaho 83501
(208) 746-9886
None stated.
"Nez Perce Soil and Water Conservation District Newsletter'1
This District has about 350 cooperators, and its primary concern is the
conservation of the soils and agricultural lands.
The District's environmental priorities are the preservation of water quality
and the protection of regional resources. It has taken positions supporting
Idaho's 208 water quality project and agreed with EPA's actions making money
available to conservation districts to hire technicians, on point source
pollution, and on mandatory EIS's. It has disagreed with EPA's "by-passing
state policies with grant monies which involve local cooperators"-
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Water Quality and Pesticides.
Agriculture
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Tools
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Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
PAYETTE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Drawer B
Payette, Idaho 83661
W.A. Siegler, Chairman
District Annual Report
This is a local organization working to preserve soil, water and related
resources.
The District's primary environmental concerns are "water quality and
reasonable limits on sediment control" and solid waste disposal. It has
taken positions on land use planning and zoning, agreed with EPA's 208 non-
point pollution plan, and disagreed with EPA's water quality standards and
its discontinued licensing of selective herbicides and insecticides.
Solid Waste, Water Quality, Toxic Substances, Pesticides and Drinking Water.
Agriculture
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Communication
Tools
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Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
PORTNEUF SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
250 S. 4th, Suite 112
Pocatello, Idaho 83201
(208) 236-6909
Leon Pratt, Chairman
District Newsletter; Idaho State Journal, Idaho Association of Soil
Conservation Districts Bulletin
This is the Portneuf Field Office of the Soil Conservation Service.
The District's environmental priorities are the conservation of agricultural
land and the preservation of good water quality. They support the Federal
Clean Water Act and agreed with EPA's funding of study of non—point
pollution.
Water Quality
Agriculture
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Tools
Organizational
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Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
WEISER RIVER SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT
315 West 2nd
Weiser, Idaho 83672
(208) 549-0622
James Cahill Jr., President
Lloyd Bradshaw, Environmental Officer
District Annual Report; press releases
The District has about 350 "cooperators" in the county and focuses on soil
and water conservation.
The District's environmental concerns are "conservation of natural resources,
stopping soil erosion and improving water quality as it relates to
agricultural production". The District took a position opposing enlargement
of "Birds of Prey" area but could not comment on EPA actions it agreed with
because "the district has virtually no information about the EPA actions
other than TV news or newspaper articles on all the negative actions taken".
The District disagrees with EPA's "banning of certain pesticides" that are
"vital to the agricultural industry".
Solid Waste, Water Quality and Pesticides.
Agriculture
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Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
WEST SIDE SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT
1610 Bennett Ave.
Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401
(208) 522-5137
Sam Yamasaki, President
Annual Report
This is one of the Conservation Districts In Idaho whose "membership consists
of farmers who have applied for technical help in solving their soil and
water conservation problems".
They appreciate the fact EPA is "starting to recognize that Individual
farmers cannot afford to pay for soil conservation practices without cost
sharing". They do not agree with EPA's strict air quality and chemical
controls.
Water Quality, Toxic Substances and Pesticides.
Agriculture
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Tools
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Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
SOIL CONSERVATION OF AMERICA, R.N. IRVING CHAPTER
304 N. 8th Street Room 345
Boise, Idaho 83702
(208) 334-1602
Sharon Morris, President 1981
"R.N. Irving Chapter Newsletter"
This organization is active statewide with a membership of about 100
professionals and laymen involved in soil and water conservation. Their
primary focus is to advance the science and art of good land use and to
resolve land and water conservation problems. A neighbor branch of SCSA is
the Inland Empire Chapter, c/o Jud Melton, N. 222 Havana, Spokane, WA 99206.
They are concerned with environmental quality, growing demand for food and
fiber, conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural uses, new
approaches to conservation programs, non-point source water pollution, and
environmental education. They do take official positions at the Chapter
level. One of the more important taken recently concerns the Snake River
Birds of Prey Area. They believe It should be expanded, but Land Capability
Units Class I and II with 140 days of frost free season should be excluded.
They have agreed with EPA positions concerning:
1) critical area water quality planning funds (208)
2) SCDs being names local management agencies (208)
3) land treatment as solution to solving non-point source pollution.
They have disagreed with EPA actions concerning:
1) work outlines required as basis for providing water quality funding
2) lack of coordination and communication with other agencies involved when
developing water quality objectives.
Water Quality
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CROSS REFERENCE
The Organizations listed below place themselves in the Agriculture
Constituency. Their profiles can be found under the constituency
groups as indicated.
Organization
Jerome Chamber of Commerce
131 S. Adams, Jerome, ID
83338
Lewlston Chamber of Commerce
Park Place-Lewis Clark, Lewiston, ID 83501
Idaho Forest Industry Council
P.O. Box 657. Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
Nez Perce Tribe of Idaho
Box 365, Lapwai, ID 84350
American Red Cross-Bannack County Chapter
P.O. Box 508, Pocatello, ID 83201
Idaho Consumer Affairs
106 North 6th Street, Boise, ID 83702
Idaho Hunger Action Council
1191 Grand Avenue, Boise, ID 83702
Idaho Legal Aid Service, Inc.
P.O. Box 913, Boise, ID 83701
Eastern Idaho Special Services Agency
P.O. Box 1098, Idaho Falls, ID 83401
Idaho Women's Commission
c/o Statehouse, Boise, ID 83720
Profile Listed Under
Business
Business
Business
Minorities
Public Interest
Public Interest
Public Interest
Public Interest
Urban
Women
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BLACK CANYON IRRIGATION DISTRICT
P 0 Box 226
Notus, ID 83656
A & B IRRIGATION DISTRICT
P 0 Box 675
Rupert, ID 83350
IDAHO IRRIGATION DISTRICT
496 E. 14th St.
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
BOISE-KUNA IRRIGATION DISTRICT
311 S. School St.
Kuna, ID 83634
ABERDEEN-SPRINGFIELD CANAL CO.
P 0 Box "Y"
Aberdeen, ID 83210
MINIDOKA IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Route 1
Rupert, ID 83350
BOISE PROJECT BOARD OF CONTROL
214 Broadway
Boise, ID 83702
AMERICAN FALLS RESERVOIR DIST.
401 Second St. N. Rm. 203
Twin Falls, ID 83301
NORTH SIDE CANAL COMPANY
921 N. Lincoln
Jerome, ID 83338
PIONEER IRRIGATION DISTRICT
P 0 Box 426
Caldwell, ID 83605
AMERICAN FALLS RESERVOIR DIST.2
P 0 Box C
Shoshone, ID 83352
PROGRESSIVE IRRIGATION DIST
Route 1 Box 5
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
WILDt.it IRRIGATION DISTRICT
P. 0. Box 416
Caldwell, ID 83605
BIG WOOD CANAL COMPANY
P 0. Box C
Shoshone, ID 83352
TWIN FALLS CANAL COMPANY
P 0 Box 326
Twin Falls, ID 83301
LEWISTON ORCHARDS IRRIGATION Dli
1520 Powers Avenue
Lewiston, ID 83501
BLACKFOOT IRRIGATION COMPANY
Route 6 Box 284
Blackfoot, ID 83221
WEST BRANCH CANAL COMPANY
Route 6 Box 284
Blackfoot, ID 83221
LITTLE WOOD RIVER IRRIGATION DI;
Box 175
Carey, ID 83320
BURLEY IRRIGATION DISTRICT
223 E. Main St.
Burley, ID 83318
SOUTH BOARD OF CONTROL
P 0 Box 67
Homedale, ID 83628
MANN CREZK IPjaGATION DISTRICT
603 East Main St.
Weiser, ID 83672
FREMONT-MADISON IRRIGATION DIS1
Box 5
St. Anthony, ID 83445
FALLS IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Route 1 Box 203A
American Fa^ls, ID 83211
HILLSDALE IRRIGATION DISTRICT
Eden
Idaho 83325
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MR. R.E. ENGLISH, GENERAL MGR.
TO BOX 604
TWIN FALLS, ID 83301
ED DUREN, SECRETARY
BOX 29
SODA SPRINGS, ID 83276
WILFRED GEBAUER
ROUTE 1, BOX 47
PAUL, ID 83347
DAIRYMEN'S CREAMERY ASSN.
520 ALBANY
CALDWELL, ID 83605
IDAHO LIVESTOCK AUCTION ASSN.
MR. ROBERT HENDERLIDER
2120 AIRPORT WAY
BOISE, ID 83706
IDAHO TRANSPORTATION COUNCII
PO BOX 716
BOISE, ID 83701
FARMERS UNION
MR. TED ROTH
761 HUTCHINSON AVENUE
AMERICAN FALLS, ID 83211
IDAHO MILK PROCESSORS ASSN.
JOHN E. MONTOURE, SECJTREAS.
PO BOX 3083, UNIVERSITY STATION
MOSCOW, ID 83843
IDAHO VETERINARY MEDICAL ASE
DR. A.P. SCHNEIDER, SEC-TRE?
PO BOX 7249
BOISE, ID 83707
FOOD PRODUCERS OF IDAHO, INC.
MR. TOM HOVENDEN, PRESIDENT
PO BOX 5755
BOISE, ID 83701
IDAHO MINT ASSN.
LEWIS MCKELLIP, PRESIDENT
RT. 2, BOX 2117
NAMPA, ID 83651
IDAHO WATER USERS ASSN.
SHERL L. CAHPMAN
4706 FAIRVIEW AVE.
BOISE, ID 83704
IDAHO ASSN. OF COUNTY AG AGENTS IDAHO NURSERY ASSN.
NORM FITZSIMMONS, PRESIDENT C/0 KLOTTS LANDSCAPING
PO BOX 872 502 CEDAR STREET
OROFINO, ID 83544 SANDPOINT, ID 83864
IDAHO WEED CONTROL ASSN.
SUD MORISHITA, PRESIDENT
605 N. CAPITAL
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83401
IDAHO ASSN. PEA & LENTIL PROD.
MR. HAROLD BLAIN
PO BOX 8566
MOSCOW, ID 83843
IDAHO ONION GROWERS ASSN.
MR. JERRY STONE
PO Box 430
PARMA, ID 83660
IDAHO WHEAT GROWERS ASSN.
PO BOX 9413
BOISE, ID 83707
IDAHO BEEF COUNCIL
BOB HENDERLIDER
2120 AIRPORT WAY
BOISE, ID 83706
ID-ORE FRUIT & VEGETABLE ASSN.
LARRY LINK
PO BOX 307
PARMA ID 83660
IDAHO WOOL GROWERS ASSN.
STAN BOYD, EX. SEC.
PO BOX 2596
BOISE, ID 83701
IDAHO CATTLE FEEDERS ASSN.
MR. TOM HOVENDEN
PO BOX 5755
BOISE, ID 83707
IDAHO POULTRY INDUSTRY FED.
MR. CHARLIE F. PETERSEN
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO
MOSCOW, ID 83843
INTERMOUNTAIN FARMERS ASSN.
303 S. STATE
PRESTON, ID 83263
IDAHO CATTLEMEN'S ASSN.
2120 AIRPORT WAY
BOISE, ID 83705
IDAHO SEED COUNCIL
ROBERT MUSSER, PRESIDENT
PO BOX 1406
TWIN FALLS, ID 83301
NATIONAL FARMERS ORGAN.
CLETUS BUBEL
RUPERT, ID 83350
IDAHO HAY GROWERS ASSN.
PO BOX. 157
FAIRFIELD, ID 83327
IDAHO STATE GRANGE
PO BOX 367
MERIDIAN, ID 83642
NORTHWEST PLANT FOOD ASSOC.
IDAHO SOIL IMPROVEMENT COMM.
PO BOX 482
CALDWELL, ID S3605
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MR. GERALD L. MURPHY
PC BOX 949
BLACKFOOT, ID 83221
MR. TOM BOYD
PO BOX 2596
BOISE, ID 83707
564 EAST 3RD STREET
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84102
WESTERN BEAN DEALERS ASSN.
HOMER PRINGLE, PRES.
601 E. MAIN
JEROME, ID 83338
IDAHO ALFALFA SEED COMMISSION
PO BOX 688
HOMEDALE, ID 83628
IDAHO APPLE COMMISSION
MR. GORDON RANDALL
PO BOX 199
BOISE, ID 83701
IDAHO BEAN COMMISSION
MR. HAROLD WEST
BOX 9433
BOISE, ID 83707
IDAHO CHERRY COMMISSION
LOIS A. SEERY, EX. DIR.
PO BOX 307
PARMA, ID 83660
IDAHO DAIRY PRODUCTS COMM.
PAUL PETERSON, ADMINISTRATOR
1365 N. ORCHARD
BOISE, ID 83704
IDAHO HONEY ADVERTISING COMM.
MR. GENE PONTIUS
2011 ALDER AVENUE
LEWISTON, ID 83501
IDAHO HOP COMMISSION
MR. DAVID DREDGE
BOX 790
CALDWELL, ID 83605
IDAHO MINT COMMISSION
MR. LARS AARLAND
BOX 576
CALDWELL, ID 83605
IDAHO PEA Ł LENTIL COMM.
MR. HAROLD BLAIN
PO BOX 8566
MOSCOW, ID 83843
IDAHO POTATO COMMISSION
MR. GORDON RANDALL
PO BOX 1068
BOISE, ID 83701
IDAHO PRUNE COMMISSION
PO BOX 790
BOISE, ID 83707
IDAHO WHEAT COMMISSION
RICHARD RUSH, ADMINISTRATOR
OWYHEE PLAZA, SUITE M
BOISE, ID 83702
BOARD OF SHEEP COMMISSIONERS
DR. BARRY DUELKE
STATEHOUSE MAIL
BOISE, ID 83702
IDAHO VETERINARY MED. ASSOC.
DR. A.P. SCHNEIDER, SEC-TREAS.
PO BOX 7249
BOISE, ID 83707
EASTERN IDAHO VET. MED. ASSOC.
DR. A.E. GLARBORG, PRES.
ROUTE 6, BOX 329
BLACKFOOT, ID 83221
MAGIC VALLEY VET. MED. ASSOC.
DR. WILLIAM STROBEL, PRES.
868 GREEN ACRES DRIVE
TWIN FALLS, ID 83301
SOUTHWEST IDAHO VET. MED. ASSC
DR. LEONARD F. SHERMAN, PRES .
1485 ARATA WAY
ONTARIO, OR 97914
NORTH IDAHO VET. MED. ASSOC.
DR. MARGRETTA KETHLER, PRES.
323 SOUTH LILLEY
MOSCOW, ID 83843
APPALOOSA HORSE CLUB, INC.
MOSCOW-PULLMAN HWY.
MOSCOW, ID 83843
IDAHO ANGUS ASSOCIATION
ARLENE KOLAR
HORSESHOE BEND, ID 83629
IDAHO AYRSHIRE BREEDERS
MRS. EARL EDMISTON
MARSIHG, ID 83639
IDAHO GUERNSEY BREEDERS
RICHARD R. BAKER
HOMEDALE, ID 83628
IDAHO JERSEY CLUB
DONALD HEFFNER
ROUTE 2
MONTOUR, ID 83646
IDAHO QUARTER HORSE BREEDERS
ESTHER 'SMITH
ROUTE 1, BOX 98
WEISER, ID 83672
IDAHO STATE HOLSTEIN ASSOC.
MRS. LOIS HILTERBRAND, SEC.
ROUTE 5
RUPERT, ID 83350
WESTERN CHAROLAIS ASSOC.
112 S. LINCOLN
JEROME, ID 83338
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ADA SOIL CONS. DIST.
PO BOX 421
MERIDIAN, ID 83642
ADAMS SOIL CONS. DIST.
PO BOX 45
COUNCIL, ID 83612
BALANCED ROCK SOIL CONS.
1701 MAIN
BUHL, ID 83316
CHAIRMAN
BEAR LAKE SOIL CONS. DIST.
425 CLAY STREET
MONTPELIER, ID 83254
CHAIRMAN
BENEWAH SOIL CONS. DIST.
PO BOX 406
ST. MARIES, ID 83861
CHAIRMAN
ELAINE SOIL CONS. DIST.
PO BOX 1300
HAILEY, ID 83333
CHAIRMAN
BONNER SOIL CONS. DIST.
PO BOX 369
SANDPOINT, ID 83864
CHAIRMAN
BOUNDARY SOIL CONS. DIST.
PO BOX 23
BONNERS FERRY, ID 83805
CHAIRMAN
BRUNEAU RIVER SOIL CONS.
PO BOX 167
GRANDVIEW, ID 83264
DIE
CHAIRMAN
BUTTE SOIL CONS. DIST.
PO BOX S
ARCO, ID 83213
CHAIRMAN
CAMAS SOIL CONS. DIST.
PO BOX 156
FAIRFIELD, ID 83327
CHAIRMAN
CANYON SOIL CONS. DIST.
510 ARTHUR STREET
CALDWELL, ID 83605
CHAIRMAN
CARIBOU SOIL CONS. DIST
159 EAST 2ND SOUTH S3
SODA SPRINGS, ID 83276
CHAIRMAN
CENTRAL BINGHAM SOIL CONS.
PO BOX 1026
BLACKFOOT, ID 83221
CHAIRMAN
CLARK SOIL CONS. DIST.
PO BOX 126
REXBURG, ID 83340
CHAIRMAN
CLEARWATER SOIL CONS. DIST.
PO BOX 112
OROFINO, ID 83544
CHAIRMAN
CUSTER SOIL CONS. DIST.
PO BOX 305
CHALLIS, ID 83226
CHAIRMAN
EAST CASSIA SOIL CONS. DIST.
2207 OVERLAND
BURLEY, ID 83318
CHAIRMAN
EAST SIDE SOIL CONS. DIST.
1610 BENNETT
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83401
CHAIRMAN
ELMORE SOIL CONS. DIST.
282 S. THIRD W.
MOUNTAIN HOME, ID 83467
CHAIRMAN
FRANKLIN SOIL CONS. DIST
PO BOX 426
PRESTON, ID 83263
CHAIRMAN
GEM SOIL CONS. DISTRICT
1646 N. WASHINGTON
EMHETT, ID 83617
CHAIRMAN
GOODING SOIL CONS. DIST.
PO BOX 514
GOODING, ID 83330
CHAIRMAN
IDAHO SOIL CONS. DIST.
711 WEST NORTH STREET
GRANGEVILLE, ID 83531
CHAIRMAN
JEFFERSON SOIL CONS. DIST.
182 EAST FREMONT
RIGEY, ID 83442
CHAIRMAN
KOOTENAI-SHOSHONE SOIL CONS.
205N. 4TH, ROOM 215
COEUR D'ALENE, ID 83814
CHAIRMAN
LATAH SOIL CONS. DIST.
PO BOX 9244
MOSCOW, ID 83843
CHAIRMAN
LEMHI SOIL CONS. DIST.
PO BOX 550
SALMON, ID 83467
CHAIRMAN
LEWIS SOIL CONS. DIST
PO BOX 67
CRAIGMONT, ID 83523
CHAIRMAN
MADISON SOIL CONS. DIST.
PO BOX 126
REXBURG, ID 83440
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CHAIKi-lAN
MINIDOKA SOIL CONS. DIST.
ROUTE L
RUPERT, ID 83350
MUD LAKE SOIL CONS. DIST.
MUD LAKE S.C.D.BLDG, HWY 28
TERRETON, ID 83450
NEZ PERCE SOIL CONS. DIST.
3510 12TH STREET
LEWISTON, ID 83501
CHAIRMAN
NORTH BINGHAM SOIL CONS. DIST.
PO BOX 541
SHELLEY, ID 83274'
CHAIRMAN
NORTH SIDE SOIL CONS. DIST.
704 SOUTH LINCOLN
JEROME, ID 83338
CHAIRMAN
ONEIDA SOIL CONS. DIST
30 NORTH 100 WEST STREET
MALAD, ID 83252
CHAIRMAN
OWYHEE SOIL CONS. DIST.
PO BOX 486
MARSING, ID 83639
CHAIRMAN
PAYETTE SOIL CONS. DIST
PO DRAWER B
PAYETTE, ID 83661
CHAIRMAN
PORTNEUF SOIL CONS. DIST.
250 S. 4TH, SUITE 112
POCATELLO, ID 83201
CHAIRMAN
POWER SOIL CONS. DIST.
PO BOX 325
AMERICAN FALLS, ID 83211
CHAIRMAN
SNAKE RIVER SOIL CONS. DIST
634 ADDISON AVE. WEST
TWIN FALLS, ID 83301
CHAIRMAN
SOUTH BINGHAM SOIL CONS. DIST
PO BOX 243
ABERDEEN, ID 83210
CHAIRMAN
SQUAW CREEK SOIL CONS. DIST
1646 N. WASHINGTON
EMMETT, ID 83617
CHAIRMAN
TETON SOIL CONS. DIST
PO BOX 87
DRIGGS, ID 83422
CHAIRMAN
TWIN FALLS SOIL CONS. DIST.
634 ADDISON AVENUE W.
TWIN FALLS, ID 83301
CHAIRMAN
VALLEY SOIL CONS. DIST.
PO BOX 636
DONNELLY, ID 83615
CHAIRMAN
WEISER RIVER SOIL CONS. DIST.
315 W. 2ND
WEISER, ID 83672
CHAIRMAN
WEST CASSIA SOIL CONS. DIST.
2207 OVERLAND
BURLEY, ID 83318
CHAIRMAN
WEST SIDE SOIL CONS. DIST
1610 BENNETT
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83401
CHAIRMAN
WOOD RIVER SOIL CONS. DIST
PO BOX 398
SHOSHONE, ID 83352
CHAIRMAN
YELLOWSTONE SOIL CONS. DIST.
PO BOX 53
ST. ANTHONY, ID 83445
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IDAHO CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSN.
1641 S. Curtis
Boise, ID 83704
GRAZING ASSOCIATION
Ray Blair
Box T
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
IDAHO DAIRYMEN'S ASSN.
1365 No. Orchard, Suite 107
Boise, ID 83704
NYSSA-NAMPA BEET GROWERS ASSN.
MR. JAMES ELGIN, EX. SEC.
PO BOX 2723
NYSSA, OR 97913
IDAHO-E. OREGON ONION COMM.
PO Box 307
Parma, ID 83660
FRANKLIN COUNTY GRAIN GROWERS
Wayne Doney
264 S. State
Preston, ID 83263
IDAHO-E. OREGON POTATO COMM.
427 N. Arthur, Box 547
Pocatello, ID 83201
WESTERN FARMERS ASSN.
Box 460
Aberdeen, ID 83210
IDAHO-E. OREGON SEED ASSN.
Gooding Seed Co.
PO Box 57
Gooding, ID 83330
IDAHO-GROWER SHIPPERS ASSN.
PO BOX 1100
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83401
IDAHO HONEY INDUSTRY ASSN.
ROUTE 1, BOX 8B
MARSING, ID 83639
DAHO STATE HORTICULTURAL SOC.
larwin Symms
:oute 4
ialdwell, ID 83605
IDAHO SUGAR BEET GROWERS
MR. CLYDE GREENWELL
ROUTE 2, BOX 38
PAUL, ID 83318
IDAHO FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
500 W. Washington
PG Box 167
Boise, ID 83706
IDAHO FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
645 W. Center
PO Box 4848
Pocatello, ID 83201
IDAHO FEED AND GRAI11 ASSN.
PO Box 1268
Caldwell, ID 63605
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BUSINESS
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IDAHO BUSINESS
We have identified approximately 70 business organizations in Idaho. These
are associations of businesses in a given field, such as the Idaho
Association of Realtors or the Oil Heat Institute, rather than individual
businesses. We've Included all of the associations which we could identify
in the state, as well as the major Chambers of Commerce. What follows is an
introduction to the Business Constituency In Idaho. It provides a general
overview of the major industries In the state, their concerns, and their
environmental interests.
Although agriculture continues to be the single strongest influence in
Idaho's economy, a number of other businesses are making increasingly
significant contributions. Chief amoung these are timber, mining, and
manufacturing enterprises. Manufacturing especially has increased in recent
years growing from an annual product of $661,000,000 in 1973 to one of
$830,000,000 in 1977 (in constant dollars). This reflects the fact that many
industries are being encouraged to locate in the state and that industrial
development is seen by many as a key to the state's future.
Representatives of various business organizations speak dismally, however, of
their present economic situation. The problems they cite, — high interest
rates, high taxes, and dwindling energy resources — are not unique to Idaho,
but that fact does little to encourage them. The construction Industry, and
consequently the lumber industry, has been the hardest hit and this, in turn,
has affected the growth of other industries In the state.
The general consensus is that these economic considerations have overshadowed
environmental concerns. Furthermore, business representatives don't seem to
be as concerned about environmental regulations per se, as they are about
federal regulations in general — which thet see as restricting their ability
to conduct businesses already struggling with the
above cited problems.
Our questionnaires provide a more detailed view of
this picture. The sixteen business organizations that
responded generally agreed that there is some need to
protect the environment. Their most frequently
mentioned concerns were the need to protect air and
water quality, to conserve and develop energy
resources, and to balance economic growth with
environmental protection. However, they did object
strenuously to EPA as a regulatory body. Some, like
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the Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry, object to regulations in
total: "We are really against all the federal regulations and controls under
which business/industry has too work". Others object to the sheer number of
regulations while some feel that environmental regulations do not reflect the
interests of all sectors of the population. The National Highway Users
Federation suggests that EPA "(G)et business/Industry and citizens from this
segment of society more involved on at least a 50/50 ratio to discuss all
facets of the issues". There was also criticism regarding the applicability
of national standards to local areas. This criticism was twofold: 1) the
environmental regulations appropriate to cities in the East are inappropriate
for Idaho's rural areas; 2) local officials and business people are 111
equipped to deal with the complexities of these regulations.
Given these objectives to EPA, suggestions for improving communications with
business organizations are difficult to make. If EPA is simply Interested in
circulating information about its activities, that might best be done through
the Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry. It has over 500 corporate
members including Chambers of Commerce, the utilities, all the large
companies in the state, and many of the smaller ones. Other key organiza-
tions are the Idaho Mining Association, the Idaho Forest Industry Council,
and the Associated Taxpayers of Idaho.
However, some business representatives expressed strong resistance to
receiving governmental newsletters. In their minds, these types of
communication serve only to perpetuate the existence of the Agency. They
favored the development of some type of dialogue In which they could express
their ideas and have them taken into consideration as environmental
regulations were developed. A real improvement in communication with
businesses may well rest on the development of dialogue of this kind.
What follows is an alphabetical index of those business organizations which
responded to our questionnaire. This list is in turn followed by the
profiles which detail the specific responses of individual organizations.
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IDAHO BUSINESS
Name of Organization
Page
Associated General Contractors of America,
Idaho Branch B-4
Better Business Bureau B—5
Boise Board of Realtors B-6
Chambers of Commerce
Garden City B-7
Greater Pocatello B-8
Jerome B-9
Lewiston B-10
Consulting Engineers of Idaho B-ll
Home Builders Association of Southwestern Idaho. . • B-12
Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry B—13
Idaho Forest Industry Council B-14
Idaho Mechanical Contractors B—15
Idaho Mortgage Bankers Association B-16
Idaho State Home Builders Association B-17
National Electrical Contractors Association,
Idaho Chapter B-18
National Highway Users Federation B-19
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B-3
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF AMERICA, IDAHO BRANCH
110 N. 27th
Boise, Idaho 83702
(208) 344-2531
Joseph Keebler
weekly newsletter
This is a trade association representing a membership of 475 contractors.
The organization has taken positions on environmental legislation,
particularly dredge mining. They disagree with stipulations for hiring
minorities and women. They have tried to contact EPA to express an opinion
but "feel we make no headway at all".
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Water Quality and Noise.
Business & Industry
B-4
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communica tion
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU
Idaho Building, Suite 324
Boise, Idaho 83702
(208) 342-4649
Ken Thornberg, Executive Director
monthly bulletin; local newspaper
This is a consumer protection organization with a membership of 850 business
firms.
The Bureau states a concern for air quality, but has taken no official
positions on environmental issues.
Air Quality, Radiation and Toxic Substances.
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B-5
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
BOISE BOARD OF REALTORS
3510 Hill Road
Boise, Idaho 83703
(208) 344-9864
John Browning, Director
Dale Duffy, Environmental Officer
"Boise Board" (newsletter)
This Is a trade association representing 1148 realtors in Boise.
Their priorities center on land use. They have taken positions on planning
and zoning, the Sagebrush Rebellion, and comprehensive plans.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Water Quality and Drinking Water.
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B-6
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA program
Areas of
Interest
GARDEN CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
P.O. Box 4535
Garden City, Idaho
(208) 377-1631
83704
Rob Holland, Executive Vice President
"Garden City Chamber Report" (newsletter)
"Modern Business Today" (magazine)
Garden City Business (annual report)
This business organization, with 75 member businesses, states its purpose as
being "to advance human progress through an economic, political and social
system based on individual freedom, incentive, Initiative, opportunity and
responsibility".
The Chamber's environmental priorities are any regulations and restrictions
on businesses. They have taken no official positions and did not comment on
EPA action with which they agreed or disagreed.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Water,
Toxic Substances and Pesticides.
Further
Contacts:
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Envi ronmen t al
Concerns
GREATER POCATELLO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Business & Industry
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P.O. Box 626
Pocatello, Idaho
83201
Mark Buckalew, Director
Neil Sheffield, Environmental Committee Chairman
"Smoke Signal" (newsletter)
This is a business organization with 425 businesses as members whose focus is
"community development through business leadership".
"We are concerned with the rationale of various regulations being proposed.
Questions we seek answers to are: 1) Is the regulation reasonable? 2)
Economic impact? 3) How well is the general public informed concerning
environmental Issues? 4) Are environmental changes made as a result of
pressure from a few, or are changes made for the sake of change?" The
Chamber has taken positions on the following: Non-attainment status of the
greater Pocatello area; agencies developing economic impact for all new
regulations proposed, and opposing regulations that declare ammonia as a
hazardous chemical. They agree with EPA actions to promulgate regulations
for all of U.S. for air and water. They disagree with the following: 1)
measurements of particulate in a dry climate such as Idaho where background
dust is higher than standard; 2) measurements of S02 In ambient air requires
hourly reporting rather than on a 24-hour average; 3) standards for various
areas should reflect that particular area rather than having the same regula-
tion for a highly Industrialized region such as the East.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Water,
Toxic Substances, and Pesticides.
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
JEROME CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
131 S. Adams
Jerome, Idaho 83338
(208) 324-2711
Robert Cochrane
Ethel Nelson (if sending environmental Info)
News releases to radio, television and newspapers
This is a local business organization whose focus Is on economic and
community development
They are concerned about water and air quality and development of energy
sources. An official environmental position recently taken was to urge
approval of Wiley Dam Project.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Water,
Toxic Substances and Pesticides.
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B-9
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
LEWISTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Park Place - Lewis Clark
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 743-3531
Richard Wiester, Executive Director
"Chamber Chat" (newsletter)
This is a business organization with a membership of 400 businesses whose
primary focus Is on community development.
They are concerned with air and water quality but did not comment on EPA
actions with which they agreed or disagreed.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Water Quality, and Pesticides.
Business 6 Industry
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
CONSULTING ENGINEERS OF IDAHO
842 La Cassia Drive
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 345-1730
Leroy R. Taylor, Chairman Environmental Committee
Gilbert C. Walker, P.E.
Newsletter
Quarterly Summary
Monthly meetings with distribution of minutes
This is a business organization with a membership of 45 consulting
engineering firms practicing in Idaho whose purpose is to protect the public
interest and advance the professional quality of consulting engineers and
land surveyors in private practice in Idaho.
Their environmental concerns include the development of adequate systems for
wastewater collection and treatment, solid wastes, hazardous wastes and air
pollution control for Idaho communities and industry, and Implementation of
the safe drinking water act. One recent environmental position taken
included presentation of testimony at EPA hearings on MBE. CEI encourages
development of more flexible goals taking into account the number of minority
firms and persons In the state rather than the region. They have agreed with
EPA proposals to reduce paperwork for small towns and also state review of
environmental plans. They disagree with EPA on the following: 1) MBE goals
are too inflexible for Idaho situation, 2) the Corps of Engineers involvement
in constructibility reviews and inspection of small projects, 3) voluminous
regulations.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality,
Noise, Drinking Water, Toxic Substances, and
Pesticides.
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communi ca t ion
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHWESTERN IDAHO
P.O. Box 2200
Boise, ID 83701
(208) 377-3550
Steve Rector, Director
"Blue Print" (newsletter)
This is a business organization representing 125 builders and 415 associate
members.
None stated.
None stated.
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
IDAHO ASSOCIATION OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
P.O. Box 389
Boise, ID 83701
(208) 343-1849
Pat Harwood
Jim Boyd
occasional newsletters
This is a business organization having 500 small businesses as members (70-
80% having under 10 employees) whose purpose is "to maintain a reasonable
business climate" and "protect free enterprise" in the state.
Their environmental priority is to maintain environmental quality in the
state of Idaho, and they have worked with the state legislature to write
understandable rules and regulations for air and water standards. They
disagreed with the EPA "rejection of State Water Quality regulations
concerning dissolved dioxide and ammonia", and object to federal agencies
being able to override state legislation. They see EPA as being "only
Involved in negative actions anyway, so usually not favorable."
Air Quality and Water Quality.
Further
Contacts:
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
IDAHO FOREST INDUSTRY COUNCIL
P.O. Box 657
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
Louise Shadduck
"Idaho Timber Tomorrow" (newsletter)
The Council has over 50 members and seeks to represent the forest products
industry.
The Council's environmental priority is to maintain "a good environment while
at the same time providing jobs for workers in the forest products industry."
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Water Quality, and Pesticides.
Business 6 Industry
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
IDAHO MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS
2402 W. Jefferson Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 343-7911
Ronald E. Post
"The Contractor" (newsletter)
This is a contractor association with approximately 100 members.
Their environmental concerns include the feeling that "the operation of
business should not reduce the quality of life or the environment." They
have taken no official positions on environmental Issues.
None stated.
Business & Industry
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
IDAHO MORTGAGE BANKERS ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 8144
Boise, ID 83707
(208) 376-9700
Richard S. Anderson
occasional newsletter
general meetings
This is a business organization providing assistance to real estate lending
institutions. It has a membership of 19 full-member firms, and 13 associate-
member firms.
The Association has not taken any positions on environmental issues nor could
it state any EPA actions with which it agreed or disagreed.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Water Quality, and Noise.
Business 6 Industry
B-16
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
IDAHO STATE HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION
Bank of Idaho Building, Suite 801
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 345-2292
Dirk Kempthorne, Executive Vice President
Edwin L. Litteneker, Staff Attorney
"Ishba Papers" (plus local association newsletters)
This is a business organization with approximately 1,500 members consisting
of builders and other businesses associated with the building Industry. Its
focus is the promotion, protection, and representation of the home building
industry within the state. The Association has 10 chapters in the state.
They are concerned with "encouraging sensible and well-balanced growth and
providing affordable energy conscious housing." They do sometimes take
official positions on environmental Issues but have not within the last year.
Air Quality, Water Quality, and Drinking Water.
Business & Industry
B-17
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION, IDAHO CHAPTER
2621 West Idaho Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 336-0350
Garth Gates, Manager
"Idaho Current News'1 (newsletter)
This is a state business association representing 38 electrical member firms.
The Association's environmental concerns "focus upon energy and meeting the
needs of the nation through conservation and developing additional generating
capacity."
None stated.
Business 6 Industry
B-18
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
NATIONAL HIGHWAY USERS FEDERATION
Western Region Office
216 No. 8th, #220
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 342-6970
Mark Gibson, Deputy Director
"Reporter" (newsletter")
Highway User (magazine)
Highway Users Annual Report
"Alert", "Action", Legislative Report
This is a regional business organization with 75 transportation oriented
groups as members.
This organization is concerned with balanced environmental programs. They
have taken stands on the following issues: Air Quality Standards, Vehicle
Emission Testing, Environmental Impact Statements, Outer Continental Oil
Leasing, and Motor Vehicle Emission Controls. They have disagreed with EPA's
actions on all of the above matters.
Air Quality and Noise.
Further
Contacts:
Business & Industry
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CROSS REFERENCE
The Organizations listed below place themselves in the Business
Constituency. Their profiles can be found under the constituency
groups as indicated.
Organization
Idaho Cattle Feeders Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 5755, Boise, ID 83705
Idaho Grower Shippers Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 1100, Idaho Falls, ID 83401
Idaho Honey Advertising Commission
2011 Alden, Lewiston, ID 83501
Idaho Honey Industry Association
Rt 1, Box 8R, Massing, ID 83639
Idaho Wood Growers Association
P.O. Box 2596, Boise, ID 83701
North Idaho Veterinary Medical Association
705 16th Avenue, Lewiston, ID 83501
Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association
P.O. Box 95, Boise, ID 83701
Nez Perce Tribe of Idaho
Box 365, Lapwai, ID 84350
American Red Cross - Bannock County Chapter
P.O. Box 508, Pocatello, ID 83201
Boise Council on Aging, Inc.
690 Robbins Road, Boise, ID 83702
Idaho Consumer Affairs, Inc.
106 North Sixth Street, Boise, ID 83702
Idaho Legal Aid Service, Inc.
P.O. Box 913, Boise, ID 83701
Profile Listed Under
Agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture
Environment
Minority
Public Interest
Public Interest
Public Interest
Public Interest
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Clearwater Economic Development Association Urban
Box 8636, Moscow, ID 83843
Eastern Idaho Special Services Agency Urban
P.O. Box 1098, Idaho Falls, ID 83401
American Business Women's Association Women
4285 Stratford Drive, Boise, ID 83705
Boise Home Economists Women
3812 Rampart, Boise, ID 83704
Idaho Women's Commission Women
c/o Statehouse, Boise, ID 83720
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AMERICAN FALLS CHAMBER OF COMM.
P 0 Box 207
American Falls, ID 83211
NAMPA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
P 0 Drawer A
Nampa, ID 83651
AMERICAN SOC. CIVIL ENGNEEP
842 La Cassia Drive
Boise, ID 83705
GREATER BOISE CHAMBER OF COMM.
P 0 Box 2368
Boise, ID 83701
CALDWELL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
404 S. 10th
Caldwell, ID 83605
ASSOCIATE LOGGING CONTRACTC
P 0 Box 671
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
JEROME CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
131 S. Adams
Jerome, ID 83338
GREATER IDAHO FALLS CHAMBER OF
1776 Science Center COMMERCE
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
ASSOC. BUILDERS & CONTRACTC
5295 Emerald
Boise, ID 83706
GREATER LEWISTON CHAMBER OF CO*
Ponderosa Lewis-Clark Mtor Inn
Leviston, ID 83501
KETCHUM-SUN VALLEY CHAMBER OF
P 0 Box 465 COMMERCE
Ketchum, ID 83340
ASSOC. GENL. CONTRACTORS Al
Idaho Branch
110 N. 27th
Boise, ID 83702
LATAH COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERC
P 0 Box 9011
Mowcow, ID 83843
MOSCOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
P 0 Box 8936
Moscow, ID 83843
ASSOC. TAXPAYERS OF IDAHO
P 0 Box 1665
Boise, ID 83701
BURLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
City Hall
140 Overland
Burley, ID 83318
POCATELLO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
P O.Box 626
Pocatello, ID 83201
BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU
216 N. 8th
Boise, ID 83702
COEUR D'ALENE CHAMBER OF COMM.
P 0 Box 850
Coeur D'Alene, ID 83814
ADA COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY
407 W. Bannock
Boise, ID 83702
BOISE BOARD OF REALTORS
6086 Emerald
Boise, ID 83704
KELLOG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
P 0 Box 277
Kellogg, ID 83837
AMERICAN INSTITUTE ARCHITECTS
842 LaCassia Drive
Boise, ID 83705
BOISE EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATIC
1611 Broadway Ave.
Boise, ID 83706
MCCALL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Box D
McCall, ID ,83638
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF MINING
c/o Dr. Ken Hollenbaugh ENGNR!
Boise State Univ.
Boise, ID 83725
HIGHWAY USERS FEDERATION
216 N.8th
Boise, ID 83702
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HOME BLDRS ASSN OF S W IDAHO
11120 Executive Drive
Boise, ID 83704
IDAHO CONSUMER FINANCE ASSN.
P 0 Box 1368
Boise, ID' 83701
IDAHO MECHANICAL CONTRACTOI
2402 W. Jefferson
Boise, ID 83702
IDAHO ASSN COMMERCE
P 0 Box 389
Boise, ID 83701
& INDUSTRY IDAHO CO-OP UTILITIES ASSN.
Box D Drawer B
Grangeville, ID 83530
IDAHO MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
P 0 Box 2668
Boise, ID 83701
IDAHO ASSN CHIROPRACTIC PHYSNS
P 0 Box 974
Boise, ID 83701
IDAHO CO-OP COUNCIL INC.
2638 Rebecca Way
Meridian, ID 83642
IDAHO MINING ASSOCIATION
P 0 Box 1738
Boise, ID 83701
IDAHO ASSN INDEP INSURANCE AGNTS
421 1st Natl Bank Bldg.
Boise, ID 83702
IDAHO CREDIT UNION LEAGUE
P 0 Box 242
Boise, ID 83701
IDAHO MORTGAGE BANKERS AS SI-
P 0 Box 8144
Boise, ID 83707
IDAHO ASSN PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGST:
P 0 Box 7584
Boise, ID 83707
IDAHO FOREST INDUSTRY COUNCIL
P 0 Box 657
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
IDAHO MOTOR TRANSPORT ASSN
200 N. 3rd St
Boise, ID 83702
IDAHO ASSN OF REALTORS
1450 W. Bannock
Boise, ID 83702
IDAHO HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
P 0 Box 7482
Boise, ID 83707
IDAHO MOVERS & WAREHOUSEMEN
111 N. Curtis ASSN.
Boise, ID 83707
IDAHO AUTOMOBILE. DEALERS ASSN.
2230 Main St.
Boise, ID 83702
IDAHO INNKEEPERS ASSOCIATION
P 0 Box 8205
Boise, ID 83707
IDAHO NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATI01
P 0 Box 1067
Boise, ID 83701
IDAHO BANKERS ASSOCIATION
P 0 Box 638
Boise, ID 83701
IDAHO NURSES ASSOCIATION
1134 N. Orchard, fl8
Boise, ID 83706
IDAHO BEER 6 WINE DISTRBS
P 0 Box 863
Boise, ID 83701
IDAHO MANUFACTURED HOUSING ASSN
P 0 Box 8605
Boise, ID 83707
IDAHO OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATK
1213 Camelot
Boise, ID 83704
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IDAHO PODIATRY ASSOCIATION
1801 Hill Road
Boise, ID 83702
IDAHO STATE PHARMACEUTICAL ASSN.
21 N. Vinson
Boise, ID 83706
IDAHO RESTAURANT
P 0 Box 8694
Boise, ID 83707
BEVERAGE
ASSN.
IDAHO STATE LIFE UNDERWRITERS
P 0 Box 1691 ASSN.
Boise, ID 83701
UNITED STATES BREWERS ASSN.
3207 Wagon Wheel Road
Boise, ID 83702
IDAHO RETAILERS-ASSOCIATION
2228 Main
Boise, ID 83706
IDAHO TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION
P 0 Box 1777
Boise, ID 83701
IDAHO SOC. CERTIFIED PUBLIC
P 0 Box 2896 ACCOUNTANTS
Boise, ID 83701
INTERMOUNTAIN ASSN HARDWARE &
IMPLEMENT DEALERS
2230 main
Boise, ID 83702
IDAHO SOCIETY PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERS
482 La Cassia Drive
Boise, ID 83705
NATL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASS
Idaho Chapter
2621 W. Idaho
Boise, ID 83702
IDAHO STATE AUTOMOBILE ASSN
Box 917
Boise, ID 83701
IDAHO STATE BAR ASSOCIATION
204 W. State St.
Boise, ID 83702
IDAHO STATE DENTAL ASSOCIATIOt
1487 W. Hays
Boise, ID 83702
N W ASSN. INDEPENDENT BUSINESS
4619 Emerald
Boise, ID 83706
IDAHO STATE HOME BUILDERS
Bank of Idaho Bldg.
Boise, ID 83702
ASS!, OIL HEAT INSTITUTE INC.
P 0 Box 172
Boise, ID 83701
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ENVIRONMENT
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IDAHO ENVIRONMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
We have Identified approximately 175 environmental organizations In Idaho.
In addition to the traditional environmental groups such as the Sierra Club
and the Idaho Conservation League, we have included many outdoor and sporting
organizations, which have often played an active role in efforts to preserve
wilderness areas as game habitat or protect water quality for fishing. This
introduction to the Environmental Constituency Group In Idaho will briefly
describe the diversity of environmental organizations, their primary
concerns, and their attitudes toward the EPA.
The Idaho Conservation League is the largest group in the state, representing
a broad spectrum of environmental concerns and serving as the umbrella
organization for most of the environmental groups in Idaho. Another
statewide organization which has a wide impact, even though it operates
without staff, Is the Idaho Environmental Council. As is true In other areas
of the country, a number of smaller environmental groups have developed with
more specialized concerns, such as the River of No Return Wilderness Council
or the Clearwater Conservation Forum. _ These smaller groups generally focus
on one issue or on the environment of a particular area. Unlike other
states, where this specialization has sometimes led to factionalizing or in-
fighting, there appears to be good cooperation among the various
environmental Interests in Idaho.
Environmental groups in Idaho are concerned with a wide variety of issues.
Air and water quality, conservation of natural resources, and land management
were some areas of interest most frequently mentioned on our questionnaire
responses. Additionally, preservation of wildlife areas in Idaho has
captured the attention of a number of different groups and has received
widespread support.
Many of these groups are familiar with EPA actions and
were quick to point out areas of agreement or disa-
greement. In general, they supported EPA's environ-
mental protection efforts and disagreed only when EPA
seemed to lower its standards or was slow in its
efforts. For Instance, they supported EPA refusals to
allow variation In air quality standards in some areas
and opposed those exceptions that EPA did grant.
Similarly, a number of groups supported EPA suspending
use of certain pesticides and objected to allowing the
use of 2,4,5-T for rice, fruit, or rangeland
activities. Furthermore, unlike the agriculture and
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business/industry constituency groups, environmentalists were supportive of
the fact that EPA regulations supercede state ones and they expressed concern
when EPA gave up control to state agencies.
However, inspite of this general agreement with EPA and its activities, there
exists a substantial number of organizations which are not familiar with EPA
actions. For instance, only five of the twenty-five organizations which
responded to our questionnaire have been in contact with the EPA (this
compared with over 33% of both the agricultural and business/industry
respondents). This is especially true among the sporting or outdoor organi-
zations. For instance, the Bonneville County Sportsmen's Association, though
concerned about waste quality, replied that it didn't "interact with EPA on
any issues" that it was aware of.
For EPA to improve communications with environmental organizations in Idaho,
it will have to reach out to these sporting and outdoor organizations which
are now largely unaware of its activities. That might best be done through
direct mailings to these organizations or through the Idaho Wildlife
Federation which is the activist group for many of them. The Idaho
Conservation League and the Idaho Environmental Council are both good organi-
zations through which to reach many of the environmental groups in the state.
In addition, there is The Idaho Citizen, a monthly newspaper put out by
Kenneth L. Robinson, a state senator from Boise. It is dedicated to environ-
mental issues in the broadest sense and probably reaches more
environmentalists than any other publication.
What follows Is an alphabetical index of the organizations which responded to
our questionnaire. It in turn is followed by the profiles which contain
their specific responses.
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IDAHO ENVIRONMENT
Name of Organization
AEC Sportsmen's Club E-4
Bonneville County Sportsmen's Association E-5
Clearwater Archers E-6
Clearwater Conservation Forum E-7
Idaho Conservation League E-8
Idaho Environmental Council E—9
Idaho Outdoor Association E-10
Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association E-ll
Idaho Park Foundation, Inc E-12
Idaho State Bowhunters E-13
Idaho Trappers Association, Inc E-14
Idaho Wildlife Federation E-15
Jefferson County Sportsman Association E-16
Kootenai Environmental Alliance E-17
Lolo Trail Muzzleloaders E-18
Northwoods Sliver Slingers E-19
Payette Lakes Wildlife Association E-20
The Poacher's Club, Inc E-21
Priest River Wildlife Federation, Inc E-22
Sierra Club E-23
Sierra Club, Northern Rockies Chapter E-24
Snake River Alliance E-25
Southeastern Idaho Rod and Gun Club E-26
Trout Unlimited, Upper Snake River Chapter E-27
The Wildlife Society, Idaho Chapter E-28
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
AEC SPORTSMEN'S CLUB
1331 Austin Avenue
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 529-3059
Mr. Travis N. Beard, President
Meetings
The primary focus of this organization is conservation and protection of
wildlife. This is a local organization with approximately 25 members from
the Department of Energy staff and staff of contractors at the Idaho National
Engineering Laboratory.
This group Is concerned with protection of range land for game and protection
of streams for fishing/recreation. Thay have taken a position opposing the
Sagebrush Rebellion.
None stated.
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Nnme of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
BONNEVILLE COUNTY SPORTSMENS ASSOCIATION
1995 McKenzie Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 522-6475
Ron Christensen, Director
Martin Huebner, Environmental Officer
None stated.
The primary focus of this organization is wildlife conservation, particularly
preservation of game and fish habitat. Membership consists of 30 Board of
Directors and 1000 associate members.
They are concerned with wildlife habitat of large and small game and with
water quality. They have recently taken an official position in support of
2.3 million acre River of No Return Wilderness Proposal. They are not aware
of interacting with EPA on any issues.
Water Quality
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
CLEARWATER ARCHERS
Box 1124
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-5348
Don A. West
Monthly Meeting
This is a local organization with a participating membership varying from 50
to 100 members. Its primary focus is to promote archery in Orofino and to
protect game wildlife.
They are concerned with improving wildlife habitat and do sometimes take
official positions on environmental issues, though none were stated. They
are unaware of any EPA actions in their area.
Radiation, Water Quality, and Pesticides.
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
CLEARWATER CONSERVATION FORUM
306 5th Ave.
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 743-9948
Lee Milner
None stated.
The focus of this organization Is to "promote rational natural resource
decision-making in north central Idaho.'1 Membership varies on an issues-by-
issues basis.
The main environmental concerns of this group are:
Lewiston air quality
- River water quality, especially the Clearwater
Land use planning.
They have taken official positions In support of State of Idaho air quality
permit for Potlatch Corp.; opposing opening navigation up the Clearwater
river; in support of River of No Return, and in support of land use plans.
They have agreed with EPA actions in regard to suspension of 2,4,5-T use;
opposing State of Idaho water quality plan; and justifying economics of air
quality control. They have disagreed with EPA action in regard to: not
suspending use of 2,4,5-T on fruit, rice, and rangelands and giving up of
pesticide control to state agricultural agencies.
Air Quality and Pesticides.
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Env i ronmen t al
Concerns
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EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
IDAHO CONSERVATION LEAGUE
P.O. Box 844
Boise, ID 83701
(208) 345-6933
Pat Ford, Executive Director
"ICL Newsletter"
Annual Report given orally at annual meeting
Action Alerts and Phone Networks
This organization's focus is on advocacy-lobbying, public education, and
organizing on environmental issues. It's membership numbers 1,000 state-
wide. Other state branches Include:
Kootenai Environmental Alliance, Tony Davis, Rt. 4, Box 305, Coeur d'Alene
83814
Wood River ICL, Pam Morris, Box 1462, Ketchum, ID 83340
Idaho Falls ICL, Jan Brown, 486 N. Ridge, Idaho Falls, ID 83401, 523-2579.
The Idaho Conservation League believes that "Idaho needs: 1) the family farm
and ranch as the cornerstone of Idaho's agricultural economy and rural way of
life. 2) policies and practices that place the burden of growth on the
promoters of growth. 3) a steady-state economy, based on renewable
resources. 4) a significant amount of land In its original wild and
undeveloped state. 5) maintenance and restoration of its land, air, water
and other natural resources to assure a condition of long-term health. 6) a
comprehensive energy policy based on conservation, maximum reliance on re-
newable resources and increased decentralization of supply and delivery. 7)
urban areas which are compatible with its natural heritage, are environ-
mentally sound and are socially enriching 8) an informed, grassroots move-
ment to impact local, state and federal policy. 9) political leadership
responsive to its critical needs."
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Drinking Water, Toxic
Substances, and Pesticides.
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
IDAHO ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL
P.O. Box 1708
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 523-6692
Dennis Baird, President
Gerald Jayne, Environmental Officer
a sporadic newsletter
This Is a regional organization with a membership of 250 whose focus is to
make people aware of the impact of man on the environment and to move them to
action to protect the environment.
The Council's environmental concerns focus on the protection of wilderness,
wild rivers and natural resources. they have taken official positions on the
following:
State water quality dissolved oxygen levels
- Support for River of No Return Wilderness
Rare II - Citizens Alternative
They have agreed with EPA actions regarding disapproval of state D.O. levels
of 5ppm, their stand of Bunker Hill enforcement, and about non-attainment
areas.
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Water,
Toxic Substances, and Pesticides.
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
IDAHO OUTDOOR ASSOCIATION
4130 Tlconderoga Way
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 336-9633
Bill White, President
monthly newsletter
This organization has a membership of 70 Individuals, mostly retired, \
have interests In fishing and hunting. Their focus is on the preservat:
and .protection of Idaho outdoors.
Their top environmental concern is the preservation of wildlife and wildl
habitat. Their official positions on environmental issues include a let
of opposition to dredging the South Fork Boise river and a statement made
that effect at a hearing In Mtn. Home.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Wat
Toxic Substances, and Pesticides.
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communica t ion
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
IDAHO OUTFITTERS AND GUIDES ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 95
Boise, ID 83701
(208) 345-2648
Norman H. Gutt, President
Association Newsletter
This is a professional Association for the outfitting industry In Idaho.
They do lobbying and are concerned with furthering professional development.
Membership is composed of individuals who own and/or operate outfitting
businesses in Idaho and of individuals who are licensed guides for
outfitting...all members must be licensed by the State of Idaho. Currently
there are about 170-180 members.
They are concerned with maintaining the Idaho Wilderness areas. "Our
Association has been quite involved with lobbying on the Wilderness Bill."
However, they do not state any EPA actions with which they agreed or
disagreed.
None stated.
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Name of
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Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
IDAHO PARK FOUNDATION, INC.
1020 W. Franklin Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 344-7141
Hope Kading, President
Annual Report will be published in future;
Brochures generally related to fund-raising
This is a statewide environmental organization whose focus is "to accept
donations of land for parks and recreation and open space; to protect the
covenants which accompany these lands." They do fund-raising through various
projects and a semi-annual mailing to "Friends of the Foundation".
They are concerned with protection of open space for habitat or as "psychic
cover" and a quality park and recreation base. Their positions taken on
environmental issues have been "low profile." "We have attempted to
legislate conservation-easement legislation." They have agreed with EPA
positions concerning Bunker Hill and the issue of the lead level in the
community and the protection of the acquifer.
Radiation, Water Quality, and Noise.
Further
Contacts:
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Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
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Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
IDAHO STATE BOW1IUNTERS
Rt. 1, Box 57A
Oroflno, ID 83544
(208) 476-3017
Roger Atwood, President
Lawrence E. Clark, Environmental Officer
Bi-monthly Newsletter (for this chapter)
"Idaho State Bowhunter Newsletter1'
Idaho State Jamboree (annual report)
Organizational membership numbers 800 ranging in age from 9 years old to 65
years. There are 3 regions or chapters in the state. Their focus is on
quality bowhunting and proper management of big game animals and their
habitat.
The environmental concerns of this organization are 1) quality land
management of State and Federal lands; multiple use (not just timber or
grazing) of state and federal lands; maintenance of high water quality;
enhancement of big game habitat. The environmental positions they have taken
include: 1) voting at Idaho Wildlife Federation Meetings; 2) U.S. Highway 12
— conflict between grain trucks and wild and scenic rivers; 3) attending
state and regional Idaho fish and Game Public meetings. They have agreed
with EPA action in regard to 1) maintenance of water quality; 2) the banning
of herbicides; 3) heavy fines leveled against violators.
Air Quality, Water Quality, Noise, and Toxic Substances.
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
IDAHO TRAPPERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
120 Venice
Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 467-3041
George Shepard, President
"The Trapper'1 (newsletter)
postcard mailings to membership
Membership in this organization numbers over 300 and is open to anyone
interested in trapping. Their focus is to "promote sound conservation
legislation and administrative procedures; to save and faithfully defend from
waste the natural resources of Idaho; to promote sound environmental
education programs; to promote a continued annual fur harvest using the best
tools presently available for that purpose." The Association has 6 regions:
Region 1, Michael Engelby, Rt. 1 Box 205A, Cataldo, ID 83810 689-3610
Region 2, John Hoel, Box 145, Peck, ID 83545
Region 3, Bland Yelton, 4253 5 Mile Rd, So. Boise, ID 83707 362-0722
Region 4, no director yet
Region 5, Ada Zajanc, 686 Boyd St., Pocatello, ID 83201, 237-2925
Region 6, Dale Cordingley, Box 136, Ashton, ID 83420, 652-3566
"As we are only a year-old organization (formed in May 1979) we as of yet
have not taken a position on environmental issues, except advocating the use
of traps as predator control (as opposed to poisons)."
Solid Waste, Water Quality, Drinking Water, and Pesticides.
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Name of
OrgantzaCton
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Progran
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
IDAHO WILDLIFE FEDERATION
885 S. Locust Grove Rd.
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 888-125A
William R. Meiners
news published in "The Idaho Citizen"
This is a state-wide organization with affiliate clubs in 5 districts. The
responding club has a membership of 35. Its purpose is to ensure wise use of
natural resources, especially wildlife.
Their main environmental concern is preservation of the natural resource
base. They have taken positions on:
- Warren & Landmark Land-use Plan - U.S.F.S. (in court)
- Central Wilderness Act
- Hells Canyon NRA (previous)
- Snake River Birds of Prey
They agree with EPA actions in disapproving of Idaho Water Quality standards.
They disagree with EPA action on acceptance of the state "special waters"
designation.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Water,
Toxic Substances, and Pesticides.
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
JEFFERSON COUNTY SPORTSMEN ASSOCIATION
Box 62, Route 3
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6219
Boyd C. Albretsen, President
A local newspaper and Idaho Wildlife Federation publications
The primary focus of the Association is fish and game management.
local organization with a membership of 65.
It is a
The Association is concerned about Idaho's waters and streams as wildlife
habitat. It has recently taken official positions against the dams on the
North Fork of the Snake River, shutting off water from Rukie Reservoir, and
reducing the stream flow in Silver Creek. They agree with EPA actions in
regard to pollution of the aquifer, dumping radioactive waste in wells, and
drilling wells and pumping water into the Snake River. They disagreed with
EPA actions closing factories for not complying with smog regulations.
Air Quality, Radiation, Water Quality, Drinking Water, Toxic Substances, and
Pesticides.
Environment
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Address
Contact Person
Coramunlca t Ion
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Concerns:
KOOTENAI ENVIRONMENTAL ALLIANCE
P.O. Box 1515
Coeur D'Alene, ID 83835
(208) 772-3033
John M. Centa, Chairman
"KEA Newsletter" (Bi-weekly)
This is a local organization with a membership of 300 individuals working "to
maintain, protect and improve the environmental quality of the Idaho
Panhandle with primary emphasis on Kootenai County."
"We are trying to preserve the quality of life now possible In Northern
Idaho. We get involved in any situations that could damage either land or
water quality." The Alliance's official positions on environmental Issues
Include: 1) support of Birds of Prey Refuge, 2) support of Salmon River
Wilderness Bill, 3) opposition to a local marina that would have blocked
public use of a Coeur d'Alene beach.
Air Quality and Water Quality.
Environment
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Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Concerns:
LOLO TRAIL MUZZLELOADERS
Box 64
Wuppe, ID 83553
Robert Sharp
Local radio station
This is a local recreational organization composed of old style muzzleloader
hunters.
They are concerned with clean air, water, and an abundance of game. They
have disagreed with EPA actions concerning closure of clearcut burns.
None stated.
Environment
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Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
NORTHWOODS SLIVER SLINGERS
P.O. Box 274
St. Maries, ID 83861
Charles Wilson
None stated.
This is a regional organization with a membership of 25 men and women ages
18-45. It is a non-profit club focusing on recreational and hunting
archery.
Its members are concerned with maintaining and enhancing the game animal
populations in northern Idaho and have taken positions supporting the opening
of specific areas to bow hunting and on the length of bow hunting seasons.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Water,
Toxic Substances, and Pesticides.
Environment
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Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
PAYETTE LAKES WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION
Box 433
McCall, ID 83638
(208) 634-7125
Michael R. Allen, President
monthly meetings
This is a local group with a membership of 35 whose focus is to protect the
interests of sportsmen.
This group is concerned with a proper balance of environmental concerns and
development. They have taken the following positions in regard to
environmental issues:
- inclusion of Big Payette Lake in the State Fish and Game planning.
- removal or modification of the Goldfork River Dam.
Wate Quality, Toxic Substances and Pesticides.
Environment
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Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
THE POACHER'S CLUB, INC.
1401 West Idaho St.
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 342-9336
Robert W. Taylor, President
Irregular, informal correspondence with members
The primary focus of this group is fish and wildlife conservation. It has an
active membership of 85 ''mature persons with interests and aims consistent
with wildlife management and conservation, and related environmental
constraints."
The Club has no formally enunciated policies or positions. Rather, it
provides members with information and Invites them to take stands on issues.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Water Quality, and Pesticides.
Environment
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Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
PRIEST RIVER WILDLIFE FEDERATION, INC.
Box 327
Priest River, ID 83856
(208) 448-1582
Vince Gornick, President
Wildlife News (Magazine)
local newspaper
This is an environmental group concerned with wildlife conservation. It is
composed of 15 members.
Its members are concerned with maintaining good water, clean air, etc. They
are not able to comment on EPA actions with which they agreed or disagreed.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Water Quality, Drinking Water, and Toxic
Substances.
Environmenf
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Name of
OrganlzatIon
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Concerns:
SIERRA CLUB
Box 331
Cascade, ID 83611
(208) 382-4243
Dr. John Moser, Director
None stated.
This is a local branch of a national organization whose focus is
environmental protection and preservation.
Its members are concerned with water quality and with maintenance of public
lands for multiple usage. They have recently taken official positions in
opposition to water degradation, strip and dredge mining, and overgrazing of
public lands. They have agreed with EPA action concerning water quality,
opposition to nuclear waste dumping, and wild rivers and wilderness
protection.
Air Quality, Water Quality, and Toxic Substances.
Environment
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Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
SIERRA CLUB, NORTHERN ROCKIES CHAPTER
Box 1173
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 236-2250
Dr. Ralph Maughan, Chapter Chair
None stated.
None stated.
None stated.
Air Quality, Solid Waster, Radiation, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Water,
Toxic Substances, and Pesticides.
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Organization
Address
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
SNAKE RIVER ALLIANCE
P.O. Box 1731
Boise, ID 83701
(208) 344-9161
Mike Jones, President
Meetings
This is a local organization whose primary focus is on sources of alternative
energy.
Its members are concerned with health. They have agreed with EPA actions "to
make regulating and licensing of nuclear power plants more appropriate to the
potential dangers of the plants."
Radiation.
Environment
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Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
SOUTHEASTERN IDAHO ROD AND GUN CLUB
P.O. Box 4685
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-3079
Karl E. Holte, PhD.
monthly newsletter
This organization aims to Inform the public, to promote hunting and fishing
interests, to promote conservation, and to effect legislative action
concerning these things. It is a regional organization with a membership of
over 200 families.
The Club's environmental priorities include:
- maintaining wildlife habitat
- keeping oxygen in the streams
- keeping the legislature from adversely affecting the state's fish and
game.
They agreed with EPA actions concerning banning of 2,4-D, banning of DDT, and
banning of 10-80.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Toxic Substances, and
Pesticides.
Environment
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Orgnnizntton
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
TROUT UNLIMITED
P.O. Box 2881
Idaho Falls, ID
(208) 522-7366
UPPER SNAKE RIVER CHAPTER
83401
Rich Abbott
"Snake Cutthroats" (newsletter)
This is a regional environmental organization with a membership of about 75
whose main focus is "preservation and enhancement of cold water fisheries."
The organization's main interest is in "maintaining the cold water fisheries
at the present level of quality or enhancing that level of quality." They
support "the EPA contention that the State of Idaho's lowering of the
dissolved oxygen minimum levels in the Snake River below American Falls Dam
is detrimental to the resident trout population."
Water Quality.
Environment
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Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY, IDAHO CHAPTER
10658 Winterhawk
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 362-2325
Jay Gore
Bruce Boccord
"Idaho Wildlife" (newsletter)
Membership of this organization includes over 200 individuals whose main
focus is "wildlife management and habitat welfare."
The Society's members are concerned with "maintaining human and wildlife
habitat by encouraging rational development of the state (or no development
at all in some cases)." Positions taken on environmental issues include: 1)
against the Sagebrush Rebellion, 2) against lowering water quality on Silver
Creek and below dams, 3) for 2.3 million acre central Idaho wilderness; 4)
against using costly power to irrigate currently unneeded farm land. They
have agreed with the EPA action banning several pesticides such as the DDT
group of chlorohydrocarbons. They also feel "EPA needs to speed up testing
and processing of alternative pesticides."
Air Quality, Water Quality, Toxic Substances, and Pesticides.
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CROSS REFERENCE
The Organizations listed below place themselves In the Environmental
Constituency. Their profiles can be found under the constituency
groups as Indicated.
Organization
Idaho Cattle Feeders Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 5755, Boise, ID 83705
Idaho Honey Industry Association
Rt 1, Box 8R, Marsing, ID 83639
Soil Conservation Service (USDA)
510 Arthur Street, Caldwell, ID 83605
Elaine Soil Conservation District
Box 1300, Hailey, ID 83333
Boundary Soil Conservation District
P.O. Box 23, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805
Franklin Soil Conservation District
P.O. Box 426, Preston, ID 83263
Gem Soil and Water Conservation District
1646 North Washington, Emmett, ID 83617
Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District
182 East Fremont, Rigby, ID 83442
Minidoka Soil and Water Conservation District
Route 1, Rupert, ID 83350
Mud Lake Soil and Water Conservation District
Terreton, ID, 83450
Nez Perce Soil and Water Conservation District
3510 12th Street, Lewiston, ID 83501
Portneuf Soil and Water Conservation District
250 South 4th, #112, Pocatello, ID 83201
Profile Listed Under
Agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture
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Lewis ton Chamber of Commerce
Park Place Lewis Clark, Lewiston, ID 83501
Consulting Engineers of Idaho
842 La Cassia Drive, Boise, ID 83705
Home Builders Association of Southwestern Idaho
P.O. Box 2200, Boise, ID 83701
Nez Perce Tribe of Idaho
P.O. Box 365, Lapwai, ID 84350
American Red Cross
P.O. Box 508, Pocatello, ID 83201
Idaho Consumer Affairs, Inc.
106 North Sixth Street, Boise, ID 83702
Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 913, Boise, ID 83701
Idaho Lung Association
2621 Camas Street, Boise, ID 83705
Idaho State Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.
Route #2, Box #10, Kamiah, ID 83536
Information and Referral Service
1365 N. Orchard #107, Boise, ID 83706
Planned Parenthood of Idaho
214 E. Jefferson, Boise, ID 83702
Eastern Idaho Special Services Agency
P.O. Box 1098, Idaho Falls, ID 83401
Boise Columbian Club
3743 Mountain View Drive, Boise, ID 83704
Idaho Nurses Association
1134 North Orchard #8, Boise, ID 83706
Business
Business
Business
Minority
Public Interest
Public Interest
Public Interest
Public Interest
Public Interest
Public Interest
Public Interest
Urban
Women
Women
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PORT-NEUF. MUZZLELOADERS
PO BOX 4711
POCATELO, ID 83201
SELKIRK SADDLE CLUB
ED HARTBARGER, .PRES.
STAR RT. 1
BONNERS FERRY, ID 83805
SUN VALLEY FLY FISHERS
BUTCH HARPER, PRES.
BOX 895
SUN VALLEY, ID 83353
PRIEST LAKE RIDGE RUNNERS
CARL DUNCAN, PRES
RT. 5, BOX 126
PRIEST RIVER, ID 83856
SHEEPROCK MUZZLE LOADERS,INC.
BUTCH JOHNSTONE, PRES.
351 S. 1ST E.
SODA SPRINGS, ID 83276
TREASURE VALLEY BOWHUNTERS
FRED SANDERS, PRES.
8976 MAPLEVIEW
BOISE, ID 83704
PRIEST LAKE SPORTSMEN'S ASSN.
PO BOX 452
NORDMAN, ID 83848
SHOSHONE COUNTY SPORTSMEN'S ASSN.
DAVID R. BOLLES
723 LARCH
OSBURN, ID 83849
TROUT UNLIMITED
RICHARD ABBOTT, PRES
741 WESTHILL AVE.
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83401
RICHFIELD ROD & GUN CLUB
FORREST ARMSTRONG, PRES
RICHFIELD, ID 83349
SIMPLOT ROD & GUN CLUB
DAVE BEARD
3940 MCDOUGALL LN
POCATELLO, ID 83201
TROY-DEARY GUN CLUB
MELVIN GRAY, PRES.
1030 E. 5TH
MOSCOW, ID 83843
RUPERT RIFLE S PISTOL CLUB
RALPH FELTWELL, PRES.
1015 E ST.
RUPERT, ID 83350
SNAKE RIVER HANDGUN SHOOTEP.S
NICK HENDERSON, PRES.
RT. 3
JEROME, ID 83338
TWIN CITY ARCHERS
BUD DAVISON, PRES.
3712 IStTH ST.
LEWISTON, ID 83501
ST. JOE CYCLE & SNOWMOBILE CLUB
MIKE PENTLAND, PRES.
327 2ND STREET
ST. MARIES, ID 83861
SNO-DRIFTERS, INC.
DANNY TACKETT, PRES.
HWY 13 E
GRANGEVILLE, ID 83530
TWIN FALLS RIFLE & PISTOL C
MARVIN FOUTS, PRES.
RT. 2
TWIN FALLS, ID 83301
ST. JOE VALLEY FISH S GAME ASSN.
ESTILL SUNDELL, PRES.
2120 JEFFERSON STREET
ST. MARIES, ID 83861
SNO-DP.IFTERS OF LATAH CO.
PO BOX 8687
MOSCOW, ID 83843
TWIN FALLS ROD S GUN CLUB
STAN MELTON, PRES.
FILER, ID 83328
SAHDPOINT JR. RIFLE CLUB
WILLARD PIEHL, PRES.
711 17. RUTH
SA17DPOINT, ID 83864
SOUTHEASTERN IDAHO ROD S
KARL HOLTE, PRES.
432 S. 11TH
POCATELLO, ID 83201
GUN UPPER SNAKE RIVER BOWMEN
RENE HARROP
BOX 91
ST. ANTHONY, ID 83445
SAHDPOn-TT PISTOL CLUB
LON17IE PIEHL, PRES.
FARM-TO-MARKET RD.
SA1IDPOI1IT, ID 83864
SOUTH FORK ARCHERS
KENNY PETERSEN, PRES.
ROUTE 4, BOX 4ID
RIGBY, ID 83442
UPPER SNAKE R. FLY EiSHERJiE
CRAIG BEAN, PRES.
BOX 173
SUGAR CITY, ID 83448
SAI7DPOI1IT SP.. RIFLE CLUB
DO!! MEAGHER, PRES.
1307 CEDAR
SANDPOINT, ID 83864
SPOKANE FALLS MUZZLE LOADERS
JAMES STUART, PRES.
HCR 68, BOX 192
SANDPOINT, ID 83864
WHITE PINE BOWHUNTERS
ROBERT MICHAELS, PRES.
HARVARD, ID 83834
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COEUR D'ALENE SNOWMOBILE CLUB
BRIAN ODENTHAL, PRES.
PO BOX 225
COEUR D'ALENE, ID 83814
COUNCIL BELTBURNERS SNOWMOBILE
BILL D. SUMMERS, PRES.
STAR ROUTE
COUNCIL, ID 83612
COUNCIL ROD & GUN CLUB
PAUL LAPRELLE, PRES.
BOX 124
council, id 83612
COUNCIL VALLEY GRANGE
LLOYD A. BROWN, PRES.
STAR ROUTE
COUNCIL, ID. 83612
DUCKS UNLIMITED
COLLINS CANNON, STATE CHRM.
1245 WALKER ST.
BLACKFOOT, ID. 83221
EAGLE ROCK MUZZLE LOADERS
FRANK LAWYER, PRES.
BOX 1054
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83401
EDA_HOW BOW HUNTERS
GEORGE BECKER, PRES.
BOX 8112
MOSCOW, ID 83843
EE-DA-HOW LONG RIFLES
LYNN HOPPE, PRES.
PO BOX 8591
BOISE, ID 83707
ELK UNLIMITED OF IDAHO
STATE COMMITTEE
ROUTE 5, BOX 572
COEUR D'ALENE, ID 83814
FLY FISHERMEN OF IDAHO, INC.
PO BOX 8661
BOISE, ID 83707
FRANKLIN CO. FISH & GAME ASSN.
ORVAL MOSER, PRES.
ROUTE 3
PRESTON, ID 83263
GERMAN SHORTHAIRED POINTER C".
PATRICK CROSS, PRES.
1101 N. 15TH
BOISE, ID 83702
HELLS CANYON MUZZLE LOADERS
GORDON HUBBARD, PRES.
1419 CEDAR
LEWISTON, ID 83501
HIGH VALLEY ARCHERS
JIM BARNETT, PRES.
BOX 291
MCCALL, ID 83638
HOMEDALE ROD & GUN CLUB
BILL WASHBURN, PRES.
507 1ST EAST
HOMEDALE, ID 83628
IDAHO BASSMASTERS
RANDY WITT
2115 S. ATLANTIC
BOISE, ID 83705
IDAHO FIELD ARCHERY ASSN.
JACK FISHER, PRES.
ROUTE 1, S. MERIDIAN RD.
KUNA, ID 83634
IDAHO FISH & GAME BOOSTER AS:
BOX 19
ST. ANTHONY, ID. 83445
IDAHO GUN DOG TRAINING ASSN.
ROBERT T. LAUGHERY, DVM
8600 FRANKLIN ROAD
BOISE, ID 83705
IDAHO ROUNDSMEN ASSN.
SHARON DAVIS, SEC.
PO BOX 732
NEW PLYMOUTH, ID 83655
IDAHO OUTDOOR ASSN., ADA CO.
BOX 7255
BOISE, ID 83707
IDAHO OUTDOOR ASSN.
BILL WHITE, PRES.
4130 TICONDEROGA WAY
BOISE, ID 83704
IDAHO OUTFITTERS
PO BOX 95
BOISE, ID 83701
& GUIDES ASSN.
IDAHO OUTFITTERS & GUIDES
LICENSE BOARD
1365 N. ORCHARD
BOISE, ID 83701
IDAHO PANHANDLE SNOWMOBILE CLUB
JOE MESEITBRItlK, PRES.
MOYIE SPRINGS, ID 83845
IDAHO STATE BOWHUNTERS
LAWRENCE C. CLARK, PRES.
ROUTE 1, BOX 57A
OROFINO, ID 83644
IDAHO STATE RIFLE & PISTOL C
TOM PRICE, PRES.
3631 PINERIDGE DR.
COEUR D'ALENE, ID 83814
IDAHO TPAPPERS ASSN.
GEORGE W. SHEPAPD, PRES.
120 VE11ICE
NAMPA, ID 63651
ISLAND PARK SPORTSMEN
CLYDE SIGLIN, PRES.
LAST CHANCE
MACKS INN, ID 83433
JEFFERSON COUNTY SPORTSMEN A
BOYD ALBRETSEN, PRES.
PO BOX 344
RIGBY, ID 83442
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KOOTENAI VALLEY RIFLE & PISTOL
DICK SCHNUERLE, PRES.
BOX 666
BONNERS FERRY, ID 33805
JŁWI6TOH POLICE JR. RIFLE
CPL. DON SCHOEFFLER, PRES.
917 GRELLE
LEWISTON, ID 83501
LOCHbA
EDWARD DITUNNO, PRES.
ROUTE 2, BOX 629
KAMIAH, ID 83536
LOLO TRAIL MUZZLE LOADER CLUB
ROBERT SHARP, PRES.
WEIPPE, ID 83553
MAGIC VALLEY BOWMEN
RALPH ANDREWS, PRES.
FILER, ID 83328
MAGIC VALLEY FLY FISHERMEN
DICK BONAMARTE, PRES.
1341 KIMBERLY RD.
TWIN FALLS, ID 83301
MAGIC VALLEY SNO-MOBILERS
NOAH OLIVER, PRES.
ROUTE 4
TWIN FALLS, ID 83301
MT. HARRISON SNOWMOBILE CLUB
JIM KUNDERSON, PRES.
ROUTE 2
PAUL, ID 83347
OT-YO-KWA BOWMEN
GALEN STJMPSON, PRES.
HANSEN, ID 83334
MALAD VALLEY GUN CLUB
MONTE THOMAS, PRES.
ST. JOHN
MALAD, ID 83252
NAMPA ROD & GUN CLUB
PO BOX 263
NAMPA, ID 83651
PARMA ROD S GUN CLUB
PO BOX 280
PARMA, ID 83660
MALAD VALLEY MUZZLE LOADERS
DELON ARCHIBALD, PRES.
280 W. 600 N.
MALAD, ID 83252
NORTH FORK BOWHUNTERS
DAVE HOLLIBAUGH, PRES.
PO BOX 419
PIERCE, ID 83546
PLUMMER RIFLE CLUB
DAVE ASHER, PRES.
ROUTE 1, OBX 92
MARSH VALLEY ROD S GUN CLUB
BLAKE BARFUSS, PRES.
BOWNEY, ID 83234
NORTH IDAHO BASS CLUB
DON VALVERT, PRES.
211 WOODLAND
POST FALLS, ID 83854
POACHERS CLUB
ROBERT TAYLOR, PRES.
1011 MARSHALL
BOISE, ID 83704
MARSING ROD S GUN CLUB
KEN MITCHELL, PRES.
PO BOX 183
MARSING, ID 83639
NORTH IDAHO FLY-CASTERS
EARL GRATTO, PRES.
ROUTE 1
COLBERT, WA 99005
POCATELLO FIELD ARCHERS
FRANK NICHOLS, PRES.
PO BOX 2201
POCATELLO, ID 83201
MIHIDOKA BOWMEN
ROD PARRISH, PRES.
612 E. 18 LANE
BORLEY, ID 83318
NORTH VALLEY FREE TRAPPERS
DENNIS TRUPIN, PRES.
759 E. 17th
JEROME, ID 83338
POCATELLO RIFLE & PISTOL CLU
JOSEPH W. RASMUSSEN, PRES.
52 YALE
POCATELLO, ID 83201
MOSCOW SHOOTERS ASSN.
TED CHACHO, PRES.
BOX 8672
MOSCOW, ID 83843
NORTHWOOD SLIVER SLINGERS
CHARLES WILSON, PRES.
PO BOX 274
ST. MARIES, ID 83861
POCATELLO TRAP CLUB
FRED ZWIEGART, SR. , PRES.
671 RICHLAND
POCATELLO, ID 83201
MOUNTAIN HOME ROD I, GUW CLUB
DARYL FREITAS, PRES.
1040 E. 16TH 11.
MOUNTAIN FOl'E, ID 83647
ONEIDA COUNTY ROD S GUN CLUB
MONT SWENSEN, PRES.
168 BANNOCK
MALAD, ID 83252
PORTNEUF FLY-FISHERS
CHARLES COLLINS, PRES
1048 ENCINO
POCATELLO, ID 83201
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ABERDEEN SPORTSMEN'S ASSN.
LEO FEHRINGER, PRES.
RODTE L, BOX 135
ABERDEEN, ID 83210
ADA COUNTY FISH & GAME LEAGUE
FRANKLIN JONES, PRES.
1304 EASTMAN
BOISE, ID 83702
A. E.G. SPORTSMEN CLUB
KENT R. HASTINGS, PRES,
1050 10TH STREET
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83401
BATISE RAINBOW CLUB
PHILLIP LUCKEY, PRES.
1365 SANTA ANITA AVE.
POCATELLO, ID 83201
BEAR LAKE BOWMEN
JOE DECLARK, PRES.
BOX 33
GEORGETWON, ID 83239
BEAR RIVER BOWMEN
LARRY CROSS, PRES.
310 S. 3 E.
PRESTON, ID 83263
BIG LOST RIVER BOWMEN
ERNIE TATE, PRES.
ROUTE 1, BOX 88
ARCO,- ID 83213
BIG WOOD BOWHUNTERS
STEVE OLSON, PRES.
KETCHUM, ID 83340
BLACK CANYON BOWMEN
PEARL BUSSERT, SEC.
303 E. 3RD ST.
EMMETT, ID 83617
BLACKFOOT RIVER BOWMEN
DWAYNE GOTCH, PRES.
SUGAR FACTORY RD.
FIRTH, ID 83236
BOISE BOWMEN, INC.
WALT JUSTUS, PRES.
215 N. 24TH ST.
BOISE, ID 83706
BOISE VALLEY FLY FISHERMEN,
PO BOX 311
BOISE, ID 83702
BONDER COUNTY SPORTSMEN'S ASSN.
PO BOX 1011
SANDPOINT, ID 83864
BONNERS FERRY SPORTSMEN
STAN SWEET, PRES.
STAR RT. 3
BONNERS FERRY, ID 83805
BONNEVILLE COUNTY SPORTSMEN
JIM OUSTERHAUT, PRES.
125 LINDEN DR.
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83401
BOUNDARY BOWMEN
EUGENE ROBINSON, PRES.
STAR ROUTE
NAPLES, ID 83847
• BROWNLEE BASS BUSTERS
ALBERT MCHENRY, PRES.
547 W. IDAHO STREET.
WEISER, IS 83672
BUHL RIFLE & PISTOL CLUMB
WILBERT PERKINS, PRES.
ROUTE 3
BUHL, ID 83316
BURLEY BOWMEN
ARNOLD PETERSON, PRES.
ROUTE 2, SP. 18
3CJRLEY, ID 83318
BURLEY RIFLE S PISTOL CLUB
WILLIAM MAJORS, PRES.
1426 NORMAL AVE.
BURLEY, ID 83318
CAMAS PRAIRIE BOWMEN
BOB LAWSON, PRES.
330 S. "A" STREET
GRANGEVILLE, ID 83530
CAREY VALLEY ROD S GUN CLUB
ALLAN PETERSON, PRES.
BOX 55
CAREY, ID 83320
CARIBOU FIELD ARCHERS
CLAUDE PETERSON, PRES.
317 N. MONSANTO RD.
SODA SPRINGS, ID 83276
CASSIA COUNTY ROD & GUN CLUB
ELWOOD RIDGE, PRES.
333 WEST 20
BURLEY, ID 83318
CASTLEFOED MEW ' S CLUB
CHAPJ^ES LATHAM, PRES.
ROUTE 2
BUHL, ID 83316
CENTRAL IDAHO HOUND HUNTERS
FRANK STAAB, PRES.
2128 HEMLOCK
LEWISTON, ID 83501
CLARK FORK ROD & GUN CLUB
JOE BRASHEAR, PRES.
BOX 177
CLARK FORK, ID 83811
CLEARWATER ARCHERS
DON WEST, PP.ES.
•ROFINO, III 83544
CLEARWATER FLYCASTERS
WALTER BECKER, PRES.
SE 320 NEBRASKA
PULLMAN, WA 99163
COEUR D'ALENE BOWMEN, INC.
DALE JOHNSON, PRES.
GREEN FERRY BRIDGE
POST FALLS, ID 83854
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WILDLIFE RESOURCES, INC.
Charles Branson, Sec.
Box 3061 Dniv. Station
Moscow, ID 83843
IDAHO HORSEMEN ASSOCIATION
All Holl
3849 Chinden
Boise, ID 83704
OWYHEE GEM & MINERAL CLUB
Warren Kessler
815 Albany
Caldwell, ID 83605
WOOD RIVER RECREATION ASSN.
Thad Lawrence, Pres.
Box 222
Ketchum, ID 83340
GEM STATE 4-WHEEL DRIVE ASSN.
R. James Johnson
7139 Cedarwood Drive
Boise, ID 83705
SIERRA CLUB
Dr. John Moser
P 0 Box 331
Cascade, ID 83611
IDAHO TRAILS COUNCIL: HORSE
Geo. Hatley TRIAL RIDERS
Box 8403
Moscow, ID 83843
IDAHO WILDLIFE FEDERATION
William R. Meiners
885 S. Locust Grove Rd.
Meridian, ID 83642
OUTFITTERS GUIDE ASSN.
Elwood Masonery, V-Pres.
Box 184
Twin Falls, ID 83301
IDAHO TRAILS COUNCIL: COLLEGIA!]
Col. F, W, R OUTDOOR CLUB
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID 83843
AUDUBON SOCIETY, GOLDEN EAGLE
P 0 Box 968
Nampa, ID 83651
LOST RIVERS-LEMHI RANGE WILDER-
P 0 Box 8314 NESS CLUB
Pocatello, ID 83209
IDAHO CONSERVATION LEAGUE
Box 844
Boise, ID 83701
IDAHO TRAILS COUNCIL:
Arden Drake SNOWMOBILE!
North 9th East
Mountain Home, ID 83647
IDAHO ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL
P 0 Box 1780
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
The Nature Conservancy
1304 Eastman
Boise, ID 83702
IDAHO TRAILS COUNCIL:
M. F. Huebner SPORTSMEN
1995 McKinzie Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
CLEARWATER CONSERVATION FORUM
306 - 5th Ave.
Lewiston, ID 83501
The Wilderness Society
P 0 Box 1661
Boise, ID 83701
IDAHO TBAILS COUNCIL: HIKING
Cyril Slansky
2815 Holly Place
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
CITIZENS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
Lee Milner QUALITY
306 - 5th Ave.
Lewiston, ID 83501
RIVER OF NO RETURN WILDERNESS
Box 844 COUNCI]
Boise, ID 83701
IDAHO GEM CLUB
Ellis Fritschole, Pres.
5605 Overland
Boise, ID 83705
PRAIRIE RECYCLING CENTER
P 0 Box 48
Grangeville, ID 83530
SOIL CONSERVATION SOCIETY OF
N. 8th Street, //345 AMERICA
Boise, ID 83702
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GEM ANTIQUE BOTTLE COLLCTRS.
Bert Otto, Pres.
508 S. 5th
Boise, ID 83706
N W STEELHEADERS COUNCIL
Jim Ahrens, Dir.
P. 0. Box 7452
Boise, ID 83707
IDAHO WILDLIFE FEDERATION DI
Ken Eslinger
Route 2
Twin Falls, ID 83301
IDAHO WILDLIFE SOCIETY
Jay Gore
10658 Winterhawk
Boise, ID 83709
SAWTELLE CHAPTER OUTDRS UNLTD.
P 0 Box 167
St. Anthony, ID 83445
IDAHO WILDLIFE FEDERATION DI
Paul Beesley
Route 1
Sugar City, ID 83448
SIERRA CLUB, N. IDAHO GROUP
Robert J. Smith
2720 N. 7th
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
TWIN FALLS FISH & WLDLF CONSV CI
P 0 Box 785
Twin Falls, ID 83301
KOOTENAI ENVIRONMENTAL ALLI-
P 0 Box 1515 ANCE
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
PRIEST RIVER WLDLF FEDERATION
Vince Gornick
Route 6 Box 113A
Priest River, ID 83856
WILDLIFE SOCIETY, IDAHO CHAPl
US Forest Service
P 0 Box 310
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
PAYETTE LAKES WLDLF FEDERATION
P 0 Box 433
McCall, ID 83638
IDAHO SCTN, SOC. RANGE MGMT
Col Frstry, Wldlf, Rng Sci
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID 83843
COEUR D'ALENE WLDLF FEDERATION
John Spracklin
P 0 Box 1225
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
PANHANDLE ENVIRONMENT LEAGUE
P 0 Box 963
Sandpoint, ID 83864
IDAHO WILDLIFE FEDERATION DIS 1
Michael P. Gross
P 0 Box 208
Silverton, ID 83867
WILDLIFE RESOURCES, INC.
P 0 Box 332
Troy, ID 83871
IDAHO WILDLIFE FEDERATION DIS
Bill Keisi
Route 2 Box 36A
Potlatch, ID 83855
AMERICAN LITTER FOUNDATION
College Rd & Clearview Ave
Pocatello, ID 83201
IDAHO WILDLIFE FEDERATION DIS
Russell Heughlins
700 E. Fairview (Wheel Inn)
Meridian, ID 83642
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IDAHO PARK FOUNDATION
1020 W. Franklin
Boise, ID 83702
IDAHO CITIZENS COALITION
Al Fothergill, Dir.
216 N. 8th - Room 604
Boise, ID 83702
SNAKE RIVER ALLIANCE
Diane Jones
216 N. 8th - Room 604
Boise, ID 83702
NORTHERN ROCKIES ACTION GROUP
8th & Bannock, Idaho Bldg.
Boise, ID 83702
SOUTHWEST IDAHO -WILDLIFE
Education Committee
P 0 Box 4516
Boise, ID 83704
ASSN for CLEAN RUNNING RIVERS
James F. McAlister
224 N. Atlantic Place
Boise, ID 83704
COEUR D1 ALENE MUZZLE LOADERS
JOHN CRUMB, PREb.
9«5 S. LACEY
HAYDEN LAKt, ID 83835
COEUR D'ALENE RIFLE 8, PISTOL
SAM PEIIOLETON, PRES.
Ill PARK DR.
POST FALLS, ID 83854
COEUR D1 ALENE SKEET & TRAP ILUB
BOB THOM, PRES.
506 LA CROSSE
COEUR D1 ALENE, 838H
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LABOR
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IDAHO LABOR
We have Identified approximately 50 labor unions in the state of Idaho. This
is not meant to be an exhaustive list of all labor organizations in the state
but rather a collection of the largest and most Important ones. This
introduction to the Labor Constituency in Idaho will briefly describe the
extent of union activity in the state, the primary problems facing unions,
and their environmental concerns.
Idaho's labor force is not highly unionized. Only about 15% of the 432,000
workers in the state belong to unions while the national average Is about
24%. Despite the relatively small percentage of unionized labor In the
state, Its Influence is important in some areas where unionization is almost
total — as in the mining districts, large lumber mills, railroads, and
airlines. Northern and southeastern Idaho are the most heavily unionized
areas, although union activity is present in most areas of the state.
Unions in Idaho have frequently faced challenges in the legislature.
Presently there is a right to work bill that will be submitted to the next
legislature which would hamper their ability to organize and to retain
members. There are also threats to repeal fair wage laws favored by the
unions. While union representatives are optimistic about their chances to
deal with these and other Issues, they feel that these recurring battles
prevent them from taking more positive action within the state.
Consequently, while labor unions consider environmental matters to be one of
their top ten concerns, their efforts have been primarily focused on other
issues that more directly affect their survival.
This attitude was evident In the responses that we received to our
questionnaires. Labor had the lowest response rate of any of the Idaho
constituency groups (only 7 out of 52), and none of
those who did respond had any previous contact with
the EPA. Of the environmental concerns that were
mentioned in their responses, maintaining air quality
standards, limitations to the size of wilderness
areas, and preserving water quality received the most
support.
One attitude that did surface in the responses was the
need for a balance between environmental protection
and economic development. Underlying this concern
seemed to be the assumption that stronger environmen-
tal controls will adversely affect the labor market.
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As expressed by the Rocky Mountain District Council of Carpenters, unions
support a "common sense balance between Air, Water, Waste, and Radiation
Qualities and WORK for our membership. We naturally desire a decent place in
which to live, BUT we have to make a living in order to support our
families." On the other hand, one union representative stated that
"(S)ometimes I think it's [environmental protection activities are] overdone
until I look at my grandchildren and worry." Thus, while labor unions seem
to have an awareness of the need for environmental protection that awareness
is strongly tempered by concern about their employment situation.
The prime obstacles EPA confronts in reaching Idaho unions are their
preoccupation with other issues and, to a lesser extent, their fear that
environmental protection may mean fewer jobs. Perhaps the most important
first step in improving communication would be providing unions with informa-
tion on environmental issues relevant to their particular areas of employ-
ment. This could best be done either through the AFL-CIO State Labor Council
or through state trade councils.
What follows is an alphabetical list of the labor unions in Idaho that
responded to our questionnaire. This list is in turn followed by the
profiles which contain the information from individual responses.
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IDAHO LABOR
Name o_f Organization Page
American Postal Workers Union, AFL-CIO L-4
Communications Workers of America,
AFL-CIO Local 8121 L-5
Idaho Education Association L-6
Idaho Federation of Teachers L-7
Oil, Chemical, and Atomic Workers, Local 2-652. . . L-8
Rocky Mountain District Council of Carpenters . . . L-9
Teamsters Union Local 551 L-10
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Concerns:
AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION, AFL-CIO
P.O. Box 8152
Boise, Idaho 83707
(208) 343-5821
Carter L. Wilson, III, General President
"The Valley Sentinel" (newsletter)
This is a labor union representing postal employees with a local membership
of 220 members and a statewide membership of 700.
This organization states Its environmental priorities as being noise, air
quality, and poisonous substances but takes no official positions on
environmental Issues and did not list any EPA action with which it agreed or
disagreed.
Noise.
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA, AFL-CIO LOCAL 8121
P.O. Box 2257
Pocatello, Idaho 83201
(208) 237-5248
Duane L. Petersen, President
Monthly meetings and frequent mailings
This is a local union representing 246 telephone workers. Other Idaho Locals
are: Local 8103, Nampa/Caldwell; Local 8130, Boise; Local 8110, Idaho Falls;
Local 8114, Twin Falls.
"Clean air to breathe and radiation-free water to drink and fish in" are the
environmental priorities of this union. The national union does take
positions on environmental issues but individual Locals do not. They agree
with EPA action to protect air quality at FMC and Simplots and feel it was
long overdue. It supports water and oxygen protection for fish at American
Falls Power Plant. However, it disagrees with the EPA ruling to protect the
Snail Darter at the cost of dam construction.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Water,
Toxic Substances, and Pesticides.
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
IDAHO EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 2638
Boise, ID 83701
(208) 344-1341
Donald Rollie, Executive Director
"IEA Reporter'1 (newsletter)
"Inside/Out" (newsletter)
"Legislative Bulletin" (during legislative session only)
This is a labor organization with 8100 members who are educators dedicated to
the improvement of the teaching profession statewide. Other contacts are:
Region I: Phil Moeckli, 421 1/2 Sherman, Suite 214, Coeur D'Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-0515
Region II: Marcia Sweeney,'Lewis ton ID 83501 (208) 743-5555
Region III-VIII: David Nimtz, Box 2638, Boise, ID 83701 (208) 343-6320
Region IV: Jim Shackelford, 138 2nd St. E., Twin Falls, ID 83301
Region V: Allen Anderson, 383 W. Yellowstone, Pocatello, ID 83201
Region VI: Larry Caldwell, 1430 E. 17th, Suite D, Idaho Falls, ID 83401
Region VII: Jack White, Box 2638, Boise, ID 83701
The Association's only stated environmental position is in suppport of
expansion of the Birds of Prey area.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Drinking Water, and Toxic
Substances.
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
IDAHO FEDERATION OF TEACHERS
225 N. 16th St.
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 344-6110
Charles (Sam) Greer, Director
"Idaho Teacher" (newsletter)
This is a statewide union made up of 400 teachers In seven public school
districts and three universities. It works to organize and represent
education workers and other professional/public employees.
The Federation is concerned with "maintaining the current balance between
conservation and development," but takes no official positions on
environmental issues. It agrees with the EPA actions in respect to Boise,
Pocatello and Lewiston air quality standards.
Air Quality and Solid Waste.
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
OIL, CHEMICAL & ATOMIC WORKERS, LOCAL 2-652
P.O. Box 659
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 522-0972
Gerald P. Oliver
newsletter
This is a labor union representing 910 workers.
"We support nuclear power. We feel it Is safer and cleaner." This
organization takes no other official positions on environment but has agreed
with EPA actions with regard to clean air and clean water.
Radiation.
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
ROCKY MOUNTAIN DISTRICT COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS
P.O. Box 908
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-6689
Ralph Farley, Executive Secretary
Monthly and Quarterly Reports to the Locals
This is a statewide organization with approximately 1200 construction union
members from the ages of 18 to retirement. It Includes the following Locals:
LOCAL UNION 609, C.F. (Nlc) Taylor, P.O. Box 1176, Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 522-6821
LOCAL UNION 635, Mark Boyd, 225 N. 16th St., Boise, ID 83706 (208) 336-1250
LOCAL UNION 1058, Carl Boyd, P.O. Box 932, Twin Falls, ID 83301 (208)
733-8950
LOCAL UNION 1258, Gene Bergstrom, P.O. Box 582, Pocatello, ID 83201 (208)
233-4245
LOCAL UNION 1298, Edward Foust, 319 Second St. South, Nampa, ID 83651
(208) 466-7525
The Council favors a "common sense balance between Air, Water, Waste, &
Radiation Qualities and WORK for our membership. We naturally desire a
decent place in which to live, BUT we have to make a living in order to
support our families." It took the position that 1.3 million acres was a
reasonable amount of land to be declared wilderness
area In the Salmon River valley to protect spawning
and that the rest of the areas should be released for
lumbering. It agrees with EPA actions In respect to
restoration of open pit mining areas to as near as
possible their natural state, and reforestation of
clear cut areas.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Waster Quality,
Noise, Drinking Water, and Toxic Substances.
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communi ca t ion
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
TEAMSTERS UNION, LOCAL 551
P.O. Box 286
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 743-2591
David G. Favor, Secretary-Treasurer
"Washington Teamster1' (Newsletter)
International Teamster (magazine)
This is a labor union with a membership varying from 600 to 900 members.
The Local does not take positions on environmental issues.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, and Water Quality.
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Labor
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Labor
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Labor
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Labor
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CROSS REFERENCE
The following Organizations place themselves In the Labor Constituency.
Their profiles can be found under the Constituency groups as Indicated.
Organization
Idaho Cattle Feeders Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 5755, Boise, ID 83705
Nez Perce Soil and Water Conservation District
3510 12th Street, Lewiston, ID 83501
Home Builders Association of Southwestern Idaho
P.O. Box 2200, Boise, ID 83701
National Electrical Contractors Association,
Idaho Chapter
2621 West Idaho Street, Boise, ID 83702
Nez Perce Tribe of Indians
Box 365, Lapwai, ID 84350
American Red Cross - Bannock County Chapter
P.O. Box 508, Pocatello, ID 83201
Idaho Legal Aid Service, Inc.
P.O. Box 913, Boise, ID 83701
Idaho Nurses Association
1134 North Orchard #8, Boise, ID 83706
Profile Listed Under
Agriculture
Agriculture
Business
Business
Minority
Public Interest
Public Interest
Women
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IWA AFL CIO LOCAL 3-10
1222 N. 6th
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
PLUMBERS & FITTERS LOCAL UNION
#296
8305 W. State St.
Boise, ID 83703
TEAMSTERS CHAUFFEURS WARE-
HOUSEMEN & HELPERS UNION
518 E. Center
Pocatello, ID 83201
IWA CIO LOCAL 3-364
2408 Main
Lewiston, ID 83501
PLUMBERS & STEAMFITTERS
UNION LOCAL 648
456 N. Arthur
Pocatello, ID 83201
TEAMSTERS UNION LOCAL 983
325 Chamberlain Ave.
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
LABOR HEADQUARTERS
225 N. 16th
Boise, ID 83702
RETAIL CLERKS UNION LOCAL 560
456 N. Arthur
Pocatello, ID 83201
TEAMSTERS LOCAL 551
2510 Main
Lewiston, ID 83501
LABORERS INTN'L UNION OF
NORTH AMERICA #267
456 N. Arthur
Pocatello, ID 83201
RETAIL STORE EMPLOYEES UNION
LOCAL #1614
225 N. 16th
Boise, ID 83702
TEAMSTERS & TRUCK DRIVERS UK
208 N. 16th
Boise, ID 83702
LABORERS INTN'L UNION OF
NORTH AMERICA
413 B
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
ROCKY MTN. DISTRICT
COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS
645 W. Clark
Pocatello, ID 83201
TEAMSTERS LOCAL 670
109 N. Kimball
Caldwell, ID 83605
MACHINIST UNION LOCAL 1933
456 N. Arthur
Pocatello, ID 83201
ROOFER'S LOCAL UNION 209
225 N. 16th
Boise, ID 83702
UNITED FOOD & COMMERCIAL
WORKERS DISTRICT LOCAL 36
321 2nd St. S.
Nampa, ID 83651
OPERATING ENGINEERS UNION 370
456 N. Arthur
Pocatello, ID 83201
SHEET METAL WORKERS LOCAL #213
2099 Century Way
Boise, ID 83709
UNITED PAPERMAKERS & PAPER-
WORKERS LOCAL 608
1034 Main
Lewiston, ID 83501
PAINTERS LOCAL 477
225 N. 16th
Boise, ID 83702
SHEET METAL WORKERS INTN'L
LOCAL 60
556 W. Center
Pocatello, ID 83201
UNITED STEEL WORKERS OF
AMERICA LOCAL 7854
N. Hill
Kellogg, ID 83837
PAINTERS LOCAL UNION 764
566 W. Center
Pocatello, ID 83201
S.W. IDAHO S.E. OREGON .-BLDG.
CONSTRUCTION TRADES COUNCIL
225 N. 16th
Boise, ID 83702
UNITED TRANSPORTATION UNION
5010 Chinook
Pocatello, ID 83201
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BROTHERHOOD OF LOCOMOTIVE
ENGINEERS, DIV. 676
P. 0. Bojc 914
Nampa, ID 83651
ELECTRICAL WORKERS LOCAL
UNION #29:
225 N. 16th
Boise, ID 83702
AFL-CIO LABOR TEMPLE
1034 Main
Lewiston, ID 83501
CARPENTERS UNION
225 N. 16th
Boise, ID 83702
EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNI
Herbert Neitzel AFL-CIO
1625 S. Latah
Boise, ID 83705
AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION
225 N. 16th
Boise, ID 83702
CARPENTERS LOCAL 1691
421 Lakeside Ave.
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
IDAHO BLDG. & CONSTRUCTION
TRADES COUNCIL
566 W. Center
Pocatello, ID 83201
ATOMIC WORKERS LOCAL 2-642
Slusser Bldg.
413 B
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
CAEPENTERS LOCAL 1258
645 W. Clark
Pocatello, ID 83201
IDAHO BLDG. & CONSTRUCTION
TRADES COUNCIL
325 Chamberlain Ave.
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
WESTERN COUNCIL LPIW
111% S. Hayes Ave.
Burnett, ID 83617
CAEPENTERS LOCAL 1298
319 2nd St. S.
Nampa, ID 83651
IDAHO FEDERATION OF TEACHEI
225 N. 16th
Boise, ID 83702
BAKERY & CONFECTIONERY WORKERS
INTL UNION OF AMERICA, Local 393
225 N. 16th
Boise, ID 83702
CAEPENTERS TRADE UNION LOCAL
t 609
325 Chamberlain Ave.
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
IDAHO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES ASSt
1434 W. Bannock
Boise, ID 83702
BOILERMAKER'S LOCAL 520
456 N. Arthur
Pocatello, ID 83201
CENTRAL LABOR COUNCIL
P 0 Box 698
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
INTN'L ASSN. OF MACHINIST
DISTRICT 19
1833 S. Grant
Pocatello, ID 83201
ERICKLAYEPvS LOCAL 02
225 N. 16th
Boise, ID 83702
COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF
AMERICA LOCAL 8121
261 Briscoe Road
Pocatello, ID 83201
INTN'L UNION OF OPERATING
ENGINEERS, LOCAL 370
225 N. 16th
Boise, ID 83702
ELECTRICIANS UNION LOCAL 449
556 W, Center
Pocatello, ID 83201
IRON WORKERS LOCAL UNION 7
456 N. Arthur Ave.
Pocatello, ID 83201
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MINORITIES
WflS
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IDAHO MINORITIES
We have Identified 20 minority organizations which represent the Hispanic,
Black, Asian American, and Native American populations in the State of Idaho.
This Introduction to the Minority Constituency in Idaho will look at the
make-up of this population, their environmental concerns, and how they' can
best be reached.
Idaho has a small minority population. The 1970 census estimated it to be
less than 57. of the state's total population of 915,000. Although
representatives of some minority groups question the accuracy of the census
figures, Idaho does have a small percentage of minorities when compared to
other states.
We have included In our list of Idaho minority organizations those
representing Asian Americans and Blacks as well as Native Americans and
Hispanics. However, it is these two later groups which are the most visible
and best organized minority groups in the state. Hispanics are by far the
largest group in the state, numbering close to 45,000. The Idaho Migrant
Council is their principle organization, and it has branches throughout the
state. There are about 8,000 Native Americans In Idaho who live primarily on
reservations where they are represented by five tribal councils (the Coeur
d'Alene, Shoshone-Bannock, Kootenai, Nez Perce, and Shoshone-Paiute).
These minority organizations are primarily concerned with providing services
and opportunities for their people. In their responses to our questionnaires
and in follow-up interviews, representatives of minority groups recognized
the integral relationship between environmental quality and quality of life,
but they differed on whether the environment is presently a priority in light
of the importance of more Immediate concerns facing their members. Most of
them have not had contact with the EPA and are unaware
of specific EPA actions. A vocal exception to this
was a representative of the NEZ Perce Tribal Council
who was extremely positive about the EPA and the
importance of their role. Perhaps a more representa-
tive position was taken by the Idaho Migrant Council,
which acknowledged that they would eventually have to
deal with environmental problems and work with the
EPA.
Neither Blacks nor Asian American organizations are
very active in the state nor very concerned about
environmental Issues. As an example, the Japanese
Minorities
M-l
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Minoriries
M-2
American Citizens League noted that they "have no organizational interest in
environmental matters."
Presently there is not much communication or coordination among the different
ethnic groups. Given limited resources, EPA efforts could perhaps most
productively be directed towards improving contact with larger organizations,
such as the Idaho Migrant Council and the intertribal Tribal Councils.
What follows is an alphabetical list of the minority organizations which
responded to our questionnaire. This is in turn followed by profiles of the
individual organizations which contain their particular environmental
concerns.
IDAHO MINORITIES
Name of Organization
Fort Hall Service Unit M-3
Idaho Migrant Council M-4
Japanese American Citizen's League,
Boise Valley Chapter M-5
Migrant Law Unit M-6
Nez Perce Tribe of Idaho M-7
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Nnme of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
FORT HALL SERVICE UNIT
P.O. Box 317
Ft. Hall, ID 83203
(208) 237-0510
Mr. William Picottee, Director
Daniel Warjack, Environmental Officer
"Sho-Ban News" (newsletter)
The Unit houses D.H.E.W., P.H.S. and I.H.S. health services to Native
Americans. Another office is North Idaho Service Unit, P.O. Drawer 367,
Lapwai, Idaho 83540 (208) 843-2271.
It Is concerned with clean air and water but takes no official position on
environmental Issues.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Water,
Toxic Substances, and Pesticides.
Minorities
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
IDAHO MIGRANT COUNCIL
715 Capitol Blvd.
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 345-9761
Humberto Fuentes, Director
Employee Newsletter
IMC Annual Report
The Council is a statewide organization working "to improve the plight of
farmworkers in Idaho and the Northwest." Branch offices include:
Burley IMC, Cliff Hulmes, 1260 Normal, Burley, Idaho 83318 (208) 678-1171
IMC-CET, Juan Vallln, 3705 Cleveland Blvd., Caldwell, ID 83605 (208)454-8661
Payette IMC, 208 N. 8th St., Payette, ID 83661 (208) 642-9008
The Council wants controls over the use of toxic herbicides around people and
controls over the dumping of hazardous waste material in the state of Idaho.
Radiation, Drinking Water, Toxic Substances, and Pesticides.
Minorities
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Name of
OrganizatIon
Address
Contact Person
Coramun i ca t ion
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts :
JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZEN'S LEAGUE
BOISE VALLEY CHAPTER
Rt. 2, Box 22
Horaedale, ID 83628
(208) 339-3697
Barry Fujishin, President
Bi-monthly newsletter
The League Is a Japanese American cultural/social organization composed of
approximately 160 adults. Other chapters are in Pocatello and Idaho Falls.
The League has "no organizational interest in environmental matters" and
takes no official environmental positions.
None stated.
Minorities
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
MIGRANT LAW UNIT
Box 66
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 454-2591
Joseph Zuikor, Managing Attorney
Local newspapers
The Law Unit provides legal services and representation to farmworkers.
also has an office in Burley.
It
It is concerned about pesticides as. used in fields and their effect on
farmworkers. The Unit will file lawsuits concerning misuse of pesticides for
Individuals. It further believes farmworkers should have a law requiring
toilets to be furnished in the fields.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Water Quality, and Pesticides.
Minorities
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Nome of
Organtzat ion
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
NEZ PERCE TRIBE OF IDAHO
Box 365
Lapwai, ID 84350
(208) 843-2253 ext. 332
Wilfred Scott, Chairman
David C. Holt, Data/Resource Planner
"Good News is Good Medicine" (newsletter)
The Tribe provides services to 2900 people on the Nez Perce Reservation.
The Tribe's environmental concerns are clean air, clean water, and good land
use planning. It has taken positions:
1) In opposition to the proposed exploratory wells to be drilled at Grande
Rounde, Wallowa County, Oregon.
2) protecting stream flow and quality In Clearwater and Snake Rivers.
3) supporting RARE II.
The tribe agreed with EPA actions on the Clean Water Act and Forestation
practices.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Drinking Water, Toxic
Substances, and Pesticides.
Minorities
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Minorities
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Minorities
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CROSS REFERENCE
The following Organizations place themselves in the Minority
Constituency. Their profiles can be found under the Constituency
groups as indicated.
Name of Organization
Idaho Cattle Feeders Association
P.O. Box 5755, Boise, ID 83705
Lolo Trail Muzzleloaders
Box 64, Wuppe, ID 83553
Priest River Wildlife Federation
Box 327, Priest River, ID 83856
American Red Cross - Bennock County Chapter
P.O. Box 508, Pocatello, ID 83201
Caldwell Lions Club
224 Marvin, Caldwell, ID 83605
Idaho Consumer Affairs, Inc.
106 North Sixth Street, Boise, ID 83702
Idaho Hunger Action Council
1191 Grand Avenue, Boise, ID 83702
Idaho Legal Aid Service, Inc.
P.O. Box 913, Boise, ID 83701
Information and Referral Service
1365 North Orchard #107, Boise ID 83706
Eastern Idaho Special Services Agency
P.O. Box 1098, Idaho Falls, ID 83401
El-Ada Community Action Agency, Inc.
1521 N. 13th Street, Boise, ID 83702
Idaho Women's Commission
c/o Statehouse, Boise, ID 83720
Profile Listed Under
Agriculture
Environment
Environment
Public Interest
Public Interest
Public Interest
Public Interest
Public Interest
Public Interest
Urban
Urban
Women
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El-Ada Head Start Youth
707 Fort Street, Boise, ID 83702
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KOOTENAI TRIBAL OFFICE
P 0 Box 1002
Bonners Ferry, ID 83805
PEOPLE, INCORPORATED
Carl Benson, Pres.
327 Masters Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
LOCAL ORGANIZATION OF
MINORITIES & HANDICAPPED
250 Parrish Drive
Pocatello, ID 83201
IDAHO INTER-TRIBAL POLICY BOARD
Sonna Bldg., Suite 214
910 Main Street
Boise, ID 83702
SHOSHONE-BANNOCK TRIBES, INC.
P 0 Box 306
Fort Hall, ID 83203
IDAHO MIGRANT COUNCIL KDQRS.
715 S Capitol, Suite 405
Boise, ID 83702
AMERICAN INDIAN LEAGUE
Ben Pease
4608 Shasta
Boise, ID 83703
NEZ PERCE TRIBAL EXECUTIVE CO
P 0 Box 305
Lapwai, ID 83540
DAHO MIGRANT COUNCIL
9 W. Bridge
Lackfoot, ID 83221
BOISE VALLEY CHAPTER JACL
Barry Fujishin
Route 2 Box 22
Homedale, ID 83628
SHOSHONE-PAIUTE TRIBE
P 0 Box 219
Owyhee, NV 89832
IDAHO MIGRANT COUNCIL
iOO Center Avenue
'ayette, ID 83661
J.A.C.L.
Memorial Bldg.
109 Von Elm Lane
Pocatello, ID 83201
COEUR D'ALENE TRIBAL COUNCIL
Plummer Sub-Agency
Plummer, ID 83851
DAHO MIGRANT COUNCIL
.06 8th Avenue E.
'win Falls, ID 83301
J.A.C.L.
187 - 1st St.
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
FILIPINO COMMUNITY OF IDAHO
Gerry Galinato, Pres
5015 Seminole Place
Boise, ID 83709
NAACP
Lela Liggins, Pres.
928 E. Hayden
Pocatello, ID 83201
NAACP
Charles Warren
923 Linden Parkway
Boise, ID 83702
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IDAHO PUBLIC INTEREST
We have Identified 130 Public Interest organizations In Idaho. We have taken
the term "public Interest" literally In defining this constituency group and
have Included on our list those organizations whose activities seem to be
intended to benefit the community at large. This introduction to the Public
Interest Constituency Group in Idaho will look at the diversity of this
group, its environmental concerns, and the difficulties involved In
communicating with its members.
There are a wide variety of organizations included in this group. It ranges
from traditional organizations such as the Jaycees and the Lions Club to
relative newcomers such as Legal Aid Service, Planned Parenthood, and the
Consumer League. Some, such as the Idaho Hunger Action Council, focus
primarily on one area of concern, while others — like the Gray Panthers —
are primarily Interested in one segment of the community.
While generalizations are difficult to make about such diverse organizations,
it seems that, for most of these groups, environmental concerns are
tangential to their main concerns. This is reflected in the fact that those
organizations which responded to our questionnaire stated their environmental
concerns in general terms, such as ''clean air" or "clean water", and did not
display much knowledge about specific environmental issues. Similarly, few
of the organizations had much information on EPA actions. Of the 21 who
responded to our questionnaire, only 4 had any previous contact with the EPA.
One obstacle that seems to account for the lack of involvement by these
public interest organizations in environmental concerns is the fact that most
of them are basically voluntary. Any money, staff, or time they have is
directed towards their area of primary concern. Another reason given by many
of them for their lack of involvement with EPA is
that, as voluntary organizations, they lack the
expertise to ask for help from governmental agencies.
These groups are not familiar with grant-writing or
"playing the bureaucratic game" and really don't know
how to go about reaching out to the EPA.
Developing good communication with public interest
groups will be a challenge. There is a lack of infor-
mation on these groups as a constituency; there
appears to be little or no Inter-organizational
communication among them; and there Is no unifying
voice which expresses their concerns. Additionally,
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many of these organizations would only be interested in issues that relate
directly to their specific areas of concern and would not have the time or
energy to wade through large amounts of material to find relevant
information. Given the difficulty in communicating with this constituency
group as a whole, EPA might best spend its efforts reaching those individual
organizations which are clearly interested in involving themselves in
environmental issues.
What follows is an alphabetical list of those public interest organizations
which responded to our questionnaire. It is followed by the profiles which
contain the responses of these organizations.
Public Interest
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IDAHO PUBLIC INTEREST
Name of Organization
Page
American Diabetes Association P-4
American Red Cross - Bannock County Chapter .... P-5
Boise Council on Aging, Inc P-6
Caldwell Lions Club P-7
Gem County Historical Society P-8
Gem County Senior Citizens, Inc P-9
Idaho Consumer Affairs, Inc P—10
i Idaho Hunger Action Council P—11
Idaho Jaycees P-12
I Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc.
Administrative Offices P-13
Coeur d'Alene Office P-14
Idaho Falls Office P-15
Pocatello Office P-16
Idaho Lung Association P-17
Idaho State Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. . . . P-18
Information and Referral Service P-19
Kiwanis Club of Caldwell P-20
Kootenai County Senior Citizens Services P-21
Nez Perce County Historical Society, Inc P-22
Planned Parenthood of Idaho P-23
Public Interest
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
166 S. Cole Rd.
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 377-4620
Carolyn Blott, Director
"The Needlepoint" (newsletter)
Diabetes Forecast (magazine)
Diabetes literature on diet, camp, exercise, eye care and foot care.
This organization's membership is 333 plus 20 Board Members. The focus of
their group is patient, professional and public education relating to
diabetes. Other state offices include:
POCATELLO, ID 83201 - Bonnie Merrill, 1649 Beth, (208) 234-2720
IDAHO FALLS, ID 83401 - Betty Galloway, 627 Neptune Dr. (208) 522-3884
BLACKFOOT, ID 83221 - Lois Shaw, Rt. 1, Box 167, (208) 785-4722
None stated.
Air Quality, Radiation, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Water, and Toxic
Substances.
Further
Contacts:
Public Interest
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication '
Tools i
Organizational |
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
AMERICAN RED CROSS - BANNOCK COUNTY CHAPTER
645 West Clark
P.O. Box 508
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-1823
Fern Rust, Executive Director
"Idaho State Journal"
Radio; TV; word of mouth
This local Chapter of the Red Cross provides services to military families,
communities, and youth. There are several other Chapters in the State.
Their stated environmental priority is "people", and they are concerned with
all issues relating to the benefit and protection of people. Official
positions on issues are not taken at the local level.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Water,
Toxic Substances, and Pesticides.
Public Interest
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Envlronmen tal
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
BOISE COUNCIL ON AGING, INC.
690 Robbins Rd.
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 345-9921
Richard J. Sanders, Director
"Extra Years of Zest" (newsletter)
Annual Report
weekly column in local paper (Statesman); Public Service Announcements
This group does not have a formal membership but serves about 6500 senior
citizens. The focus of their group is to provide services to older residents
of the area.
"We are here to create a comfortable environment for creative aging.
Environmental education in Its broadest sense Is incorporated in our day to
day operation of the Senior center, staff training, etc." Official positions
on Issues are not taken by the agency, although many members are directly
involved in issues. They do provide an open forum for information,
presentations, and discussions.
Air Quality, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Water, Toxic Substances, and
Pesticides.
Further
Contacts:
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
CALDWELL LIONS CLUB
224 Marvin
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 459-1720
James B. Eyman
"Lions Sight and Hearing News" (newsletter)
Lions (magazine)
With a membership of approximately 40 businessmen, this organization provides
charitable services in the areas of sight and hearing to underpriviledged
individuals. The Club has branches in some towns in the state.
This Club is concerned with air and water quality, and with noise.
Environmental positions are taken, but only at the state level. Contact
District Governor, Bill Simpson, 1014 4th St., Parma, ID 83660, for current
positions being taken.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Water,
Toxic Substances, and Pesticides.
Public Interest
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
GEM COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
500 Evergreen Drive
Emmett, ID 83617
Mrs. Ruth Lyon, Director
Accounts of monthly meetings are published In the local newspaper.
The focus of the group is "to maintain a county museum that serves as the
tangible expression of the living memory of the county." Membership numbers
54, the majority of whom are over 60.
The organization takes no environmental stands, but the individual who
responded was concerned about "first, the air quality. I object to gardens
being sprayed by mosquito repellent, to orchards being sprayed so much the
spray runs into ditches making cattle sick. Water quality...that so many
dams (are being built) that rivers cannot purify themselves. People
littering." She agreed with EPA actions regarding "prohibiting the use of
growth hormones in animals; mills having to eliminate smoke stacks," and
requested more information because she knows little about EPA activity.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Water,
Toxic Substances, and Pesticides.
Public Interest
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
GEM COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS, INC.
P.O. Box 592
Emraett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5511
Harry G. Rader, President
Ann Moyer, Coordinator
Local newspaper
This organization has a local membership of 200 Individuals age 60 and over.
Their primary focus is meeting "the needs, both nutritional and social, of
area people over 60."
This group takes no official positions on environmental issues.
Air Quality, Water Quality, Drinking Water, and Toxic Substances.
Public Interest
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizat ional
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
IDAHO CONSUMER AFFAIRS, INC.
106 N. 6th Street - 3 Pioneer - Old Boise
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 343-3554
Dr. Duston R. Schudder, President
Helen-Kay Kreizenbeck, Director
Harold C. Miles, Chairman, Energy/Natural Resources
"In a Nutshell, Quotes, Reports, Comments" (newsletter)
Membership of this organization Is composed of more than 150 persons of all
ages, races, and incomes. Primary focuses of the group are consumer
education/Information, complaint negotiation/arbitration, and appearances
before regulatory commissions.
The environmental concerns of the members of the Idaho Consumer Affairs
include preservation of pristine qualities of natural resources, developing
alternative energy sources, and maintaining present population level in
Idaho. Positions taken on environmental issues Include: lobbying for
downtown Boise auto emission control; a news interview for the Twin Falls
Times concerning INEL dumping of toxic wastes in aquifer; mailings of PCB
Information; ICA Board Members reacted with demand on Idaho Governor May 30,
1980 in response to NW radiation disaster potential and also of emergency
measures; dissemination of Information on Congressional action concerning Co-
op with Land for People.
None stated.
Public Interest
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person i
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Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
IDAHO HUNGER ACTION COUNCIL
1191 Grand Avenue
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 226-7010
Judy Clayton, Director
quarterly newsletter (Distribution, 2000)
minutes of meetings; legislative update letters to members
Membership of this organization is approximately 560 statewide (approximately
125 are agency members and the remaining are low Income or community
representatives). The primary focus of this group is "to assess hunger among
low income citizens in Idaho and solve hunger problems and resolve related
issues."
This group Is concerned with environmental issues "which affect low income
persons in the work place (i.e. radiation, noise, etc.) and which may affect
their food supply (pesticides) or water supply, leading to nutrition and
health problems." The Council does not take positions on environmental
issues.
Radiation, Water Quality, Drinking Water, Toxic Substances, and Pesticides.
Further
Contacts:
Public Interest
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
IDAHO JAYCEES
P.O. Box 4194
Pocatello, ID 83201
Ted Judd, President
Mons Teigen, Community Development Vice President
"Direct Line" (newsletter, every two weeks)
Idaho Jaycee News (monthly magazine)
The primary focus of this group is leadership development through community
involvement. Members must be between the ages of 18 and 36...young men In
Jaycees; young, women in Jayceetes. There are similar Jaycee organizations in
nearly every community.
None stated.
Air Quality, Radiation, Water Quality, and Drinking Water.
Public Interest
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
IDAHO LEGAL AID SERVICES, INC. - ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
P.O. Box 913
Boise, ID 83701
(208) 336-8980
Ernesto G. Sanchez, Director
"Idaho Legal Services News Report" (newsletter)
Annual Report
Brochures; Pamphlets; Radio; TV
This organization provides legal representation and community legal education
to low income persons in Idaho. It Is not a membership organization but
serves clients who are below 150% of the official U.S. government poverty
level. This is the main office of the organization, and there are numerous
area offices around the state. See also in the following responses from
Pocatello, Couer d'Alene, and Idaho Falls offices. Other area offices
include:
BOISE, ID 83706, 104 1/2 So. Capitol Blvd., P.O. Box 1683, (208) 345-0106
CALDWELL, ID 83605, 109 N. Kimball St., P.O. Box 1116, (208) 459-1532
LEWISTON, ID 83501, 1336 "F" St., P.O. Box 973, (208) 743-1556
TWIN FALLS, ID 83301, P.O. Box 1296, 708 Shoshone St. E. , (208) 734-7024
INDIAN LAW UNIT, P.O. Box 1683, Boise, ID 83706, (208) 345-0106
MIGRANT LAW UNIT, P.O. Box 66, Caldwell, ID 83605, (208) 454-2591
This organization Is concerned with air and water pollution and utility laws
as their clients are affected.
Air Quality, Radiation,
Substances, and Pesticides.
Water Quality, Toxic
Public Interest
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
IDAHO LEGAL AID SERVICES, INC. COEUR D'ALENE OFFICE
218 N. 23rd St. - P.O. Box 1439
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814
(208) 667-9559
Ernesto G. Sanchez, State Director
Annual Report
This organization provides legal representation and community legal education
to low income persons in Idaho. It is not a membership organization but
serves clients who are helow 150% of official U.S. government poverty level.
There are numerous area offices around the state. See also ILAS
Administrative Office for this listing. See also in the following responses
from the Pocatello and Idaho Falls offices.
When environmental issue's affect an eligible client, Legal Aid becomes
Involved.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, and Water Quality.
Public Interest
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
IDAHO LEGAL AID SERVICES, INC. - IDAHO FALLS OFFICE
P.O. Box 1136
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
(208) 523-0043
Ernesto Sanchez, State Director
Charles Johnson, Office Contact
None stated.
This organization provides legal representation and community legal education
to low Income persons In Idaho. It Is not a membership organization but
serves clients who are below 150% of the official U.S. government poverty
level. See also the responses from the Pocatello, Coeur d'Alene, and the
Administrative Offices. Other area offices are listed with information on
the Administrative Office.
This office is concerned with utlitlty law, air and water pollution,
pesticides, and toxic substances as their clients are affected. ILAS has
taken official positions on the National Energy Conservation Policy Act,
Residential Conservation Service Program, and the Low Income Energy
Assistance Program. They have agreed with EPA action in regard to five non-
compliance areas in Idaho (Kellog, Lewiston, Boise, Pocatello, and Idaho
Falls) but feel that stronger enforcement is needed to stop pollution there.
They have disagreed with EPA actions concerning granting a higher quality
standard for the Pocatello (Simplot, FMC) area.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality,
Drinking Water, Toxic Substances, and Pesticides.
Public Interest
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
IDAHO LEGAL AID SERVICES, INC. - POCATELLO OFFICE
1247 Yellowstone Ave. - P.O. Box 2107
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-6403
Ernesto Sanchez, State Director
None stated.
This organization provides legal representation and community legal education
to low income persons in Idaho. It is not a membership organization but
serves clients who are below 150% of official U.S. government poverty level.
See also responses from the Administrative Office, Couer d'Alene, and Idaho
Falls offices. Other area offices are listed In information on the Adminis-
trative Office.
This organization is concerned with utility law issues as they affect their
clients.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Water,
Toxic Substances, and Pesticides.
Public Interest
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Address
Contact Person i
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EPA Program
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Further
Contacts:
IDAHO LUNG ASSOCIATION
2621 Camas St.
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 34A-6567
William H. Smith, Executive Director
"Idaho Breathe" (newsletter)
News Releases; Radio and TV
The membership of this organization numbers about 2,000 from all walks of
life. Its primary focus is prevention and control of lung disease and the
elimination of air pollution and smoking.
"We aim at preserving the right of everyone to breathe clean in and outdoor
air and live and work in as clean an environment as society can achieve."
The Association has supported a legislative bill to mandate auto Inspection
and maintenance.
None stated.
Public Interest
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Concerns
Envi ronmen t al
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
IDAHO STATE FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC.
Route 2, Box 10
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-2313
Mrs. Tom Pethtel, Director
Gardening column in local paper, Idaho County Free Press;
Miss Ida Hoe (state magazine), The National Gardener (national magazine)
State annual reports
The focus of this organization is education in the area of gardening, plant
science, plant art, and landscaping. Its state-wide membership includes
about 700 men and women organized into local clubs. These work with youth,
schools, universities, and the Extension Service.
The Federation is involved in studying the environment and believes that
business can be conducted without pollution. It has taken positions on
billboards and recycling and agrees with EPA's air quality regulations.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Water,
Toxic Substances, and Pesticides.
Further
Concerns:
Public Interest
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communica tion
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICE
1365 N. Orchard, Suite 107
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 378-0111
Lynn Munson, Coordinator
annual report;
24-hour telephone capacity
The primary focus of this organization is to provide updated information
about community resources and social services to area residents upon request.
There are other similar centers in Hayden Lake, Lewiston, Twin Falls,
Pocatello, and Idaho Falls.
This group is concerned with any environmental issues that "effect quality of
life for area residents". They participate in the A-95 Funding Review
process, which frequently addresses environmental issues and funding for
special environmental projects.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Water,
Toxic Substances, and Pesticides.
Public Interest
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
KIWANIS CLUB OF CALDWELL
Box 925
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 779-0713
Barrel Diede
Monthly bulletin
Eighty-two members from a cross-section of the community compose this group.
Their primary focus Is on youth welfare.
Environmental concerns of this group include beautification and several
programs each year on environmental quality. The group takes no official
positions on Issues.
Water Quality and Pesticides.
Public Interest
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Nome of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
KOOTENAI COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS SERVICES
105 Indiana
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-4628
Robert B. Johnson, Director
Reports to area and state Agency on Aging
local newspaper
The focus of this group Is on services and referral for senior citizens (over
age 55).
This group takes no official positions on environmental issues. It did
not comment on EPA actions "for lack of information."
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Water Quality, Drinking Water, Toxic Substances,
and Pesticides.
Public Interest
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
NEZ PERCE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC.
3rd and "C" Streets
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 743-2535
George M. Anderjack, Director
"Nez Perce County Historical Society Journal" (newsletter)
annual report
This is a local organization with a membership of about 100 whose primary
focus Is the "collection, preservation, and dissemination of county history."
The Society is concerned with preservation/restoration of historical quality
of environment and adaptive use of existing historical structures. Official
positions on environmental issues take the form of environmental impact
statements written by the Society upon request concerning the affect of
local, state, and federal projects on the nature of county history.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Water,
Toxic Substances, and Pesticides.
Public Interest
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication ;
Tools ;
i
Organizational |
Information
Environmental j
Concerns !
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF IDAHO
214 E. Jefferson
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 3A5-0839 or 345-0760
Susan P. Holmgren, Executive Director
Jane Sherman, President
"Printout" (newsletter)
annual report
Membership of this organization numbers about 400 statewide. Its primary
focus is on family planning, clinics, population education, and health care.
Concerns of this group include teenage pregnancy and skyrocketing population
(state and national) and its environmental effects. They have taken official
positions on population control and its resounding effects, on water and air
pollution, noise, and land use planning.
None stated.
Public Interest
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Public Interest
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Public Interest
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Public Interest
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Cross Reference
The following organizations consider themselves to be a part of the
Public Interest Constituency. There profiles can be found in the
Constituency groups as indicated.
Organization
Idaho Cattle Feeders Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 5755, Boise, ID 83705
Idaho Horse Council
Route 8, Box 475, Caldwell, ID 83605
Idaho State Grange
P.O. Box 367, Meridian, ID 83642
Idaho Water Users Association
4708 Fairview Avenue, #206, Boise, ID 83706
North Idaho Veterinary Medical Association
705 16th Avenue, Lewiston, ID 83501
Boundary Soil Conservation District
P.O. Box 23, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805
Franklin Soil Conservation District
P.O. Box 426, Preston, ID 83263
Jefferson Soil Conservation District
182 East Fremont, Rlgby, ID 83442
Mud Lake Soil and Water Conservation District
Terreton, ID 83450
Nez Perce Soil and Water Conservation District
3510 12th Street, Lewiston, ID 83501
Portneuf Soil and Water Conservation District
250 South 4th, #112, Pocatello, ID 83201
Better Busines Bureau
Idaho Building, #324, Boise, ID 83702
Profile Listed Under
Agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture
Business
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Jerome Chamber of Commerce Business
131 S. Adams, Jerome, ID 83338
Home Builders Association of Southwestern Idaho Business
P.O. Box 2200, Boise, ID 83701
National Highway Users Federation Business
216 North 8th #220, Boise, ID 83702
Bonneville County Sportsmens Association Environment
1995 McKenzie Drive, Idaho Falls, ID 83401
Clearwater Conservation Forum Environment
306 5th Avenue, Lewlston, ID 83501
Idaho Conservation League Environment
P.O. Box 844, Boise, ID 83701
Idaho Outdoor Association Environment
4130 Ticonderoga Way, Boise, ID 83706
Idaho Park Foundation, Inc. Environment
1020 W. Franklin Street, Boise, ID 83702
Idaho State Bowhunters Environment
Rt 1, Box 57A, Orofino, ID 83544
Idaho Trappers Association Environment
120 Venice, Nampa, ID 83651
Jefferson County Sportsman Association Environment
Box 62, Route 3, Rlgby, ID 83442
Kootenai Environmental Alliance Environment
P.O. Box 1515, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83835
Lolo Trail Muzzleloaders Environment
Box 64, Wuppe, ID 83553
Payette Lakes Wildlife Association Environment
Box 433, McCall, ID 83638
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Priest River Wildlife Federation Environment
Box 327, Priest River, ID 83856
Sierra Club Environment
Box 331, Cascade, ID 83611
The Wildlife Society, Idaho Chapter Environment
10658 Winterhawk, Boise, ID 83709
Association of Idaho Cities Urban
3314 Grace Street, Boise, ID 83703
Clearwater Economic Development Association Urban
Box 8636, Moscow, ID 83843
Eastern Idaho Special Services Agency Urban
P.O. Box 1098, Idaho Fall, ID 83401
Idaho Association of Counties Urban
P.O. Box 1623, Boise, ID 83201
Idaho Citizen's Coalition Urban
216 N. 8th Street #604, Boise, ID 83702
American Association of University Women Women
2114 Willow, Caldwell, ID, 83605
Boise Columbian Club Women
3743 Mountain View Drive, Boise, ID 83704
Idaho Nurses Association Women
1134 North Orchard #8, Boise, ID 83706
Idaho Women's Commission Women
c/o Statehouse, Boise, ID 83720
League of Women Voters of Idaho Women
420 South 12th, Pocatello, ID 83201
YWCA - Boise Women
720 Washington Street, Boise, ID 83702
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YWCA - Lewiston-Clarkston Women
300 Main Street, Lewiston, ID 83501
YMCA - Kootenai Family Youth
606 River Avenue, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
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JAYCCES
Joe Shreve
Box 14
Caldwell, ID
83605
LIONS CIVIC CLUB
1205 8th Ave.
Lewiston, ID 83501
MOOSE LODGE
348 W. Clark
Pocatello, ID 83201
LEWISTON JAYCEES
708 Main
Lewiston, ID 83501
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Walter Huber, Grand Knight
2012 S. Curtis Circle
Boise, ID 83704
OPTIMIST - BOISE
Allen E. Quintieri, Pres.
1709 S. Curtis, No. 17
Boise, ID 83705
KIWANIS - GEM STATE
Harlow Kibbey, Pres.
10871 Markenwood
Boise, ID 83702
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Joe Ineck
Route 4
Caldwell, ID 83605
OPTIMISTS CLUB OF CALDWELL
Mike Facer
1807 Fillmor.e
Caldwell, ID 83605
KIWANIS - LES BOIS
Jim Sautebin, Pres.
3804 Catalina
Boise, ID 83705
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
Overland Rd. S Federal Way
Boise, ID 83705
BOISE ROTARY CLUB
Dr. Wm. D. Forney, Pres.
425 W. Bannock
Boise, ID 83702
KIWANIS - CAPITOL CITY
Al Gross, Pres.
9 Hillcrest PI
Boise, ID 83705
MASONIC TEMPLE
215 N. 10th
Boise, ID 83702
BOISE ROTARY S.W. CLUB
Richard E. Hall, Pres.
4464 Burnside PI.
Boise, ID 83702
KIWANIS
Darrel Deide
1101 Cleveland Blvd.
Caldwell, ID 83605
MASONIC LODGE
252 N. Eastern Avenue
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
ROTARY
Max Hill
2117 Idaho
Caldwell, ID 83605
LIONS - CAPITAL
Tim Madden, Pres.
PO Box 8334
Boise, ID 83707
MASONIC TEMPLE
535 N. Arthur Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83201
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
406 4th
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
LI01JS - VISTA
F-alph Bowman, Pres.
1158 Palace Lane
Boise, ID 83706
MASONIC TEMPLE
883 Blue Lakes Blvd. N.
Twin Falls, ID 83301
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
POST 10043
1104 Warner
Lewiston, ID 83501
LI01IS CLUB
Bill Howard
Box 1215
Caldwell, ID
LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
Larry D. Wendt, Governor
4432 Adams
Boise, ID 83704
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSN.
Simon Carey, Pres.
1050 State Street
Boise, ID 83702
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IDAHO CONSUMER AFFAIRS, INC
106 N. 6th
Boise, ID 83702
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
3318 4th
Lewiston, ID 83501
EASTER SEAL CENTER
1527 Laurel Ave.
Twin Falls, ID 83301
IDAHO HUNGER ACTION COUNCIL
Judy Clayton
1191 Grand Avenue
Boise, ID 83702
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION
Bannock County Chapter
611 Wayne Ave.
Pocatello, ID 83201
IDAHO EPILEPSY LEAGUE
David Nehring, Dir.
3770 Kipling Road
Boise, ID 83706
IDAHO SCHOO L VOLUNTEERS
Sue Jordan
1207 w. Fort Street
Boise, ID 83702
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
5771 Overland
Boise, ID 83704
IDAHO LUNG ASSOCIATION,
2621 Camas
Boise, ID 8.3705
INC.
IDAHO WRITERS LEAGUE
Margaret Fuller
1910 Ray
Caldwell, ID 83605
AMERICAN RED CROSS
605 N. Capital Avenue
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION
216 N. 8th
Boise, ID 83702
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
Mary Trail SERVICES
2706 W. Bannock
Boise, ID 83706
AMERICAN RED CROSS
LEWIS CLARK CHAPTER
Weisgerber Bldg.
Lewiston, ID 83501
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF ID?
Gary Brueggeman, Dir.
100 N. Latah
Boise, ID 83705
INFORMATION AND REFERRAL
Panhandle Planning s Devel.
PO Box 880
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
AMERICAN RED CROSS
123 llth Avenue S
Nampa, ID 83651
EASTER SEAL SOCIETY
7905 Ustick Road
Boise, ID 83704
LEWIS CLARK VOLUNTEER
Monti McGreer BUREAU
0310 3rd Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS
420 W. Lewis
Pocatello, ID 83201
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
1609 Abbs
Boise, ID 83705
PARENT-TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
STATE OFFICE
620 U. 6th
Boise, ID 83702
AMERICAN RED CROSS
718 Shoshone Street E
Twin Falls, ID 83301
AMERICAN RED CROSS
5380 Franklin Road
Boise, ID 83705
VOLUNTEERS 111 MOSCOW
313 S. Main
Moscow, ID 63843
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION
Jane Leeson, Director
6003 Overland Road
Boise, ID 83706
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSN
IDAHO AFFILIATE, INC.
166 S. Cole Rd.
Boise, ID 83709
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IDAHO ASSN. FOR RETARDED
Frederick Baugh CITIZEN
764 Greenwood Drive
Twin Falls, ID 83301
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY
300 Main
Lewiston, ID 83501
SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
Dot Blessing, Coordinator
1009 Everett
Caldwell, ID 83605
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
3105>3 State Street
Boise, ID 83703
SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER
Sadie Brooten, Coordinator
105 Indiana
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
MAGIC VALLEY DIABETES ASSN.
666 Shoshone St. E.
Twin Falls, ID 83301
BOISE COUNCIL ON AGING
690 Robbins Road
Boise, ID 83702
SENIOR CITIZENS COMMUNITY CEK
Kathleen Brewer, Dir.
535 W. 21st Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
MARCH OF DIMES NAT'L. FNDN.
Imogene Carrico, Dir.
851 S. Curtis Road
Boise, ID 83705
GEM COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS
Ann Moyer, Coordinator
PO Box 592
Ewmett, ID 83617
NAMPA SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
Catherine Bean, Coordinator
PO Box 112
Nampa, ID 83651
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
OF IDAHO
805 W. Idaho
Boise, ID 83702
GRANGEVILLE SENIOR CENTER
Judy Lavin, Coordinator
109 E. Main
Grangeville, ID 83530
PAYETTE SENIOR CITIZENS CENT!
Lillian Tyler, Coordinator
PO Box 746
Payette, ID 83661
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSN.
2206 Fairview Avenue
Boise, ID 83702
GRAY PANTHERS
Fran Wheelock
1222 N. 15th Street
Boise, ID 83702
SENIOR CENTER
Margaret Crowell, Coordinate:
PO Box 1027
Sandpoint, ID 83864
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF
THE BLIND
8265 Valley View Drive
Boise, ID 83704
R S V P
Steve Raschke
1910 University Dr.
Boise, ID 83706
SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
(Catherine Fenton, Coordinate
939 4th Avenue W.
Twin Falls, ID 83301
PLANTED PARENTHOOD ASSN.
OF IDAHO, INC.
204 Jefferson
Boise, ID 83702
IDAHO SENIOR CITIZENS
Hattie A. Derr
1963 "Vista Avenue
Boise, ID 83705
LOBBY
RED CROSS HEADQUARTERS
105 1!. 4th
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
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UNITED WAY
105 N. 4th
Coeur d'Alene,
ID 83814
AMERICAN LEGION POST
515 E. 2nd S.
Mountain Home, ID 83647
ELKS LODGE
205 Shoshone Street E.
Twin Falls, ID 83301
TwIN COUNTY UNITED WAY
903 D. Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
550 W. Fort
Boise, ID 83702
ELKS LODGE NO. 674
410 S. Main
Pocatello, ID 83201
UNITED WAY OF ADA COUNTY
1365 N. Orchard, Suite 305
Boise, ID 83704
ELKS TEMPLE
3565 Snake River Ave.
Lewiston, ID. 83501
UNITED WAY
520 Memorial Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
Monte B. Dick, Pres.
7929 Bobran Street
Boise, ID 83705
ELKS LODGE NO. 1087
640 E. Elva
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
UNITED WAY OF TWIN FALLS
166 Main Avenue N.
Twin Falls, ID 83301
EAGLES LODGE
277 Broadway
Idaho Falls, ID
83401
ELKS LODGE
418 Lakeside Ave.
Coeur d1Alene, ID
8381
AMERICAN LEGION
901 Warren
Boise, ID 83706
EAGLES LODGE
209 Sherman Avenue
Coeur d1Alene, ID 83814
BOISE EXCHANGE CLUB
Dale Tankersley, Pres.
6050 Allamar Drive
Boise, ID 83703
AMERICAN LEGION
Virgil Butz
2515 Syringa Lane
Caldwell, ID 83605
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
815 Arthur
Caldwell, ID 83605
3691
IDAHO JAYCEE OFFICE
216 N. 8th
Boise, ID 83702
AXERICAt! LEGION POST 4
90 W. Center
Pocatello, ID 83201
EAGLES FRATERNAL ORDER OF
AERIE NO. 119
325 W. Benton
Pocatello, ID 83201
JAYCEES OF BOISE
Robert Holland, Pres.
4690 Alamosa
Boise, ID 83703
AMERICA!! LEGIOI!
410 S. 9th
Payette, ID 836
ELKS LODGE NO. 310
Bud Hughes, Exalted Ruler
2306 Denver
Boise, ID 83706
JAYCEES - CAPITOL
Richard Olsen, Pres.
PO Box 8405
Boise, ID 83701
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YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSN.
YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASS1
1751 Elizabeith Blvd.
Twin Falls, ID 83301
CANYON COUNTY HISTORICAL
Paul Shira SOCIETY
219 18th Avenue S.
Nampa, ID 83651
IDAHO LEGAL AID SERVICES
PO Box 1116
Caldwell, ID 83605
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSN.
Placer Ave. S Walnut
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
IDAHO HISTORICAL AUXILIARY
Mrs. Patty Cooper
7300 Del Wood
Boise, ID 83705
IDAHO LEGAL AID SERVICES
PO Box 1439
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSN.
144 Wilson Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83201
GEM COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Mrs. Ruth Lyon
500 Evergreen Drive
Emmett, Idaho 83617
IDAHO LEGAL AID SERVICES
PO Box 1136
Idaho Falls,.ID 83401
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSN.
OF KOOTENAI COUNTY
606 River Avenue
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
IDAHO LEGAL AID SERVICES
PO Box 973
Lewiston, ID 83501
CASSIA COUNTY HISTORICAL
K/M Al Dawson SOCIETY
Box 332
Burley, ID 83318
BOISE EDUCATION ASSOCATION
620 N. 6
Boise, ID 83702
IDAHO LEGAL AID SERVICES
PO Box 2107
Pocatello, ID 83201
MIKIDOKA COUNTY HISTORICAL
M/M Alvin Holmes SOCIETY
1941 Burton Avenue
Burley, ID 83318
IDAHO EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
PO Box 2638
Boise, ID 83701
IDAHO LEGAL AID SERVICES
PO Box 1296
Twin Falls, ID 83301
TWIii FALLS COUNTY HISTORICA.
Vena Waggoner SOCIETY
Filer, ID 83328
IDAHO SCHOOL BOARDS ASSN.
427 Idaho Bldg
Boise, ID 83702
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES
104 S. Capitol
Boise, ID 83706
IT.:A. HOUSE HISTORICAL
J'-rs. Toni Earle SOCIETY
0310 Third Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
IDAHO ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL
ADMINISTRATORS
PO Box 242
Boise, ID 83701
COMMON CAUSE
Keith Axline
PO Box 733
Challis, ID S3226
LATAH COU11TY MUSEUM SOCIETY
Mr. Larry French
110 South Adams
Moscow, ID 8384")
IDAHO LEGAL AID SERVICES,
1044 South Capitol Blvd.
PO Box 913
Boise, ID 83701
INC
ECUMENICAL ASSN. OF CHURCHE
IN IDAHO
2308 N. Cole Road
Boise, ID 83704
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URBAN
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IDAHO URBAN ORGANIZATIONS
We have identified 18 urban organizations in the state of Idaho. Included
are those neighborhood associations that exist in Boise, Community Action
Agencies and Economic Development Agencies throughout the state, and both the
Idaho Association of Cities and Counties. This introduction to the Urban
Constituency Group in Idaho will look at Its size, the concerns of Its
members, and their environmental interests.
There are few urban organizations in Idaho due to the fact that the state is
primarily rural. Even though the 1970 census indicated that 66.4% of Idaho's
population live In urban areas, these "urban" areas would be considered rural
when compared with major cities in other states. Without major urban areas,
the development of neighborhood organizations has generally not occurred.
Boise as the only urban area In the state with a population of over 100,000
is the exception to this situation. Pocatello with a population of 44,100 is
the next largest population center.
Those urban organizations that do exist voice some common concerns. The lack
of local revenue and the delay Involved in obtaining Federal funds were the
most frequently mentioned obstacles to their aim of community improvement.
Environmental issues were also cited by many as a high priority. Air and
water quality, solid waste disposal, and general support for maintaining a
quality environment were the most frequently, mentioned environmental
concerns.
Overall these groups seemed to have an awareness of specific environmental
issues. Controversies over the application of air and water quality
standards to specific communities were discussed knowledgeably. A major
point of disagreement with EPA revolved around the Issues of local control.
For Instance, several groups objected to the
application of national air and water quality
procedures and standards to local problems.
Few of the groups which responded to our questionnaire
have had previous contact with the EPA. Of those
which did have contact, it was not always positive.
The major complaint was that the EPA was "not
interested" or "vague". A strongly voiced criticism
was a perceived lack of enforcement by EPA -- which
was described as a "paper tiger" — for not carrying
out threats to withhold federal funds for
noncompllance with Its environmental regulations.
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Given the small size of this constituency group, Its members can perhaps best
be contacted directly. This could be done most appropriately on the basis of
geography rather than topic. These organizations are likely to be interested
in any issue that will affect their own community, but may have little
interest in issues that will impact other communities.
! What follows is an alphabetical index of those organizations which responded
to our questionnaire. It in turn is followed by the profiles of these
organizations.
IDAHO URBAN
Name of Organization
Association of Idaho Cities U-3
Clearwater Economic Development Association U-4
Department of Community Development U-5
Eastern Idaho Special Services Agency U-6
El-Ada Community Action Agency, Inc U-7
Idaho Association of Counties ..... U-8
Idaho Citizen's Coalition U-9
Idaho Community Action Association U-10
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
ASSOCIATION OF IDAHO CITIES
3314 Grace Street
Boise, Idaho 83703
(208) 344-8594
Martin L. Peterson, Director
"Idaho Cities" and "City Report" (newsletter)
Numerous workbooks; Technical bulletins.
The organization is composed of "local officials working at the state level"
to provide "services and technical assistance" to 174 cities.
The Association's environmental priorities are an awareness of state and
federal laws, regulations and programs with respect to the environment. It
has supported amendments to the Idaho Water Pollution Control Act and
supported vehicle commission legislation. It disagrees with EPA for its
handling of the Boise City Parking Garage question.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Water Quality, and Drinking Water.
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
CLEARWATER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
Box 8636
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-3470
John Kopcznski, President
Dan Green, Executive Director
Craig Wood, Environmental Officer
"CEDA Newsletter"
press releases
This organization provides services to local government in grantsmanship,
planning and technical assistance. Membership is composed of Clearwater,
Idaho, Latah, Lewis, and Nez Perce counties and the cities that fall within
those counties.
The Association's environmental priorities include: 1) coordination of
planning and regulatory programs with local governmental goals and
objectives; 2) development of capacity at the local level for regulation of
air, water and solid waste management. It has taken the following positions
on environmental issues: 1) Strongly supported development of an alcohol
fuels industry in the region; 2) endorsed efforts of small firewood users to
improve their access to firewood on public lands; 3) expressed concern about
lack of public hearing on RARE II. They support EPA's funding of 208 Study
in the LOID watershed. EPA actions they disagree with are: 1) Lack of
enforcement action on NPDES permit violation by Albert Engels in Pierce; 2)
over emphasis on big city sewer problems in 201 priority list; 3) lack of
coordination of 201 program with other state and federal grants programs.
Solid Waste, Water Quality, and Drinking Water.
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Box 500
Boise, ID 83701
(208) 384-4374
L.A. Gilmore, Director
Rick Greenfield, Environmental Officer
Quarterly reports on project activities
The Department focuses on housing needs and urban blight.
Its environmental concerns are air quality and the environmental and social
Impact of community development activities. They do take official positions,
but they haven't taken any during the last year.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, and Noise.
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EASTERN IDAHO SPECIAL SERVICES AGENCY
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
P.O. Box 1098
Idaho falls, ID
(208) 533-5391
83401
Mr. Jack Viggers, Director
Rob Gilmore, Environmental Officer
None stated.
The Agency works In nine counties focusing on community development (both
urban and rural), housing, water/sewer, migrant claims, and people's rights.
Its primary environmental concerns are about water/waste water, toxic
substances, radiation and labor. It has advocated clean drinking water and
reduction of solid waste disposal in inappropriate areas. The Agency has
disagreed with EPA's major emphasis toward waste water disposal as opposed to
clean water and feels that there are smaller communities in the area unable
to finance much-needed water improvements necessary to alleviate health and
safety hazards.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Drinking Water, Toxic
Substances, and Pesticides.
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Concerns:
EL-ADA COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY, INC.
1521 N. 13th St.
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 345-2820
Kay Pell, Executive Director
National Reporter (Community Services Administration Magazine)
El-Ada Annual Report
The Agency focuses on advocacy and leadership development programs for low
Income people. Participation In its services is based on income requirements.
The organization has taken no positions on environmental issues.
None stated.
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Envi r onmen t al
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
IDAHO ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
P.O. Box 1623
Boise, ID 83701
(208) 345-9126
Ronald T. Beimel, Director
J. Charles (Chuck) Holden, Environmental Officer
I.A.C. Newsletter
The Association works at the state and local levels to provide "educational
assistance and research/technical assistance to county government." Its
membership is composed of 308 county elected officials.
It Is concerned with maintaining a ''clean, multiple-use environment, balanced
with the economics of the area." It has taken a stand on the issue of
pristine air quality/wilderness vs. local land use planning. It was not able
to comment on EPA actions with which it agreed or disagreed.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, and Pesticides.
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
IDAHO CITIZEN'S COALITION
216 N. 8th St. Room 604
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 344-6632
Al Fothergill, Director
"The Citizens Energy Bulletin" (newsletter)
The focus of the organization is to protect the interests of citizens at
Public Utility Commission rate hearings and on energy-related issues. It is
governed by a Board of mostly low income members and operates statewide.
The Coalition is concerned about a clean environment, air and water quality,
and all energy-related issues. Its members have taken a position of pushing
for solar energy, lower energy and utility rates and against coal-powered
plants. They have agreed with EPA's disapproval of state water quality
standards and hope that EPA will not approve requests for variances from air
quality regulations for the downtown Boise parking garage.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Water,
Toxic Substances, and Pesticides.
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
IDAHO COMMUNITY ACTION ASSOCIATION
1032 Bryden
Lewlston, ID 83501
(208) 746-3351
Jerry Hines, Director
None stated.
This is a statewide coalition of all rural and urban community action
programs (VISTA, AARP, ACTION, etc.). Its membership is composed of 40-60
individuals representing 12 member organizations. Their primary focus is on
the coordination of the action, services and impact of various member
organizations.
The organization does not take official stands on environmental issues but is
concerned about the importance of water and housing to low income people.
None stated.
Urban
u-io
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Urban
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Urban
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Urban
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Urban
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CROSS REFERENCE
The Organizations listed below place themselves In the Urban
Constituency. Their profiles can be found under the constituency
groups as Indicated.
Organization
Idaho Horse Council
Route 8, Box 475, Caldwell, ID 83605
Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District
182 East Fremont, Rigby, ID 83442
Jerome Chamber of Commerce
131 S. Adams, Jerome, ID 83338
Jefferson County Sportsman Association
Box 62, Route 3, Rigsby, ID 83442
Nez Perce Tribe of Idaho
Box 365, Lapwai, ID 84350
American Red Cross - Bannock County Chapter
P.O. Box 508, Pocatello, ID 83201
Boise Council on Aging, Inc.
690 Robbins Road, Boise, ID 83702
Idaho Consumer Affairs, Inc.
106 North Sixth Street, Boise, ID 83702
Idaho Hunger Action Council
1191 Grand Avenue, Boise, ID 83702
Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 913, Boise, ID 83701
Information and Referral Service
1365 N. Orchard #107, Boise, ID 83706
El-Ada Head Start
707 Fort Street, Boise, ID 83702
Profile Listed Under
Agriculture
Agriculture
Business
Environment
Minority
Public Interest
Public Interest
Public Interest
Public Interest
Public Interest
Public Interest
Youth
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ASSOCIATION OF IDAHO CITIES
•larty Peterson, Dir.
3314 Grace St
ioise, ID 83703
CHERRY HILL COALITION
1350 Malta
Burley, ID 83318
CDAHO ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
^huck Holden
5 0 Box 1623
3oise, ID 83701
ASSOCIATION OF IDAHO HOUSING
AUTHORITIES
680 Cunningham Place
Boise, ID 83720
CDA-ORE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
3art Bally, Dir. ASSOCIATION
!5 W. Idaho Street
Jeiser, ID 83672
COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY
1032 Bryden
Lewiston, ID 83501
JLEARWATER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Jan Green ASSOCIATION
3 0 Box 265
•loscow, ID 83843
NORTH IDAHO SPECIAL SERVICES
P 0 Box 1300 AGENCY
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
".AST END NEIGHBORHOOD ASSN.
:/o Boise Comm. Dev. Dept.
.50 N. Capitol Blvd.
Joise, ID 83702
IDAHO COMMUNITY ACTION ASSN.
c/o.Community action Agency
1032 Bryden Ave.
Lewiston, ID 83501
10ISE CITY COMMUNITY DEVELOP-
MENT DEPARTMENT
.50 N. Capitol Blvd.
ioise, ID 83702
EL-ADA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM
1521 N. 13th
Boise, ID 83702
iORTH END NEIGHBORHOOD ASSN.
:/o Boise Comm. Dev. Dept.
.50 N. Capitol Blvd.
Joise, ID 83702
WESTERN IDAHO COMMUNITY ACTION
19 N. 8th PROGRAM
Payette, ID 83661
MWNTOWN BOISE ASSOCIATION
•Jo Boise Comm. Dev. Dept.
.50 N. Capitol Blvd.
ioise, ID 83702
SOUTHEAST IDAHO COMMUNITY
ACTION AGENCY
1356 N. Main
Pocatello, ID 83201
'.ASTERN IDAHO SPECIAL
SERVICES AGENCY
.395 Cambridge Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNITY ACTION
260 2nd St. E. PROGRAM
Twin Falls, ID 83301
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WOMEN
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IDAHO WOMEN
Women in Idaho constitute 51% of the state's population. Approximately 49%
of the 461,326 women In Idaho are working and compose 39% of the total labor
force. We have identified 45 organizations In the state whose membership is
composed primarily of women or which focus primarily on women's issues or
concerns. This Introduction to the Women's Constituency Group in Idaho looks
at the diversity of women's organizations, their environmental concerns, and
the difficulty of communicating with this group.
It is difficult to generalize about women's organizations in Idaho. They
have a wide variety of concerns and purposes and range from social groups to
professional organizations and from women's rights to home economics. This
difficulty is compounded by the fact that there is no unifying voice for
women's Interests in the state, and no organization Is generally recognized
as speaking for all the groups. The Idaho Commission on Women's Program^ was
originally envisioned to serve this function when it was established 15 years
ago. However, it has received considerable criticism for not representing
the interests of conservative women. This is a significant charge in light
of the fact that Idaho, more than many states, has a strong conservative
reaction to the women's rights movement. The Commission now faces probable
dissolution. However, even If it continues, it does not represent
professional organizations, social groups, or community service providers.
The environmental concerns and awarenesses of this constituency group are
similarly hard to generalize. Some organizations, such as the League of
Women Voters, have a clear understanding of many environmental Issues and
EPA's role in them. Others, like the Boise Syrlnga Chapter of the American
Business Women's Association, though Interested in environmental matters,
have little knowledge about them. Finally, there are those groups which are
simply not Interested In the environment.
Given this diversity, EPA is faced with a difficult
problem in trying to reach this constituency. With
the dissolution of the Idaho Commission on Women's
Programs, there Is no central organization capable of
reaching even that portion of women's groups concerned
with women's rights. Unless EPA has the time and
energy to contact each organization separately, its
efforts may best be spent in communication with those
groups that have expressed a direct interest in
environmental issues.
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Women
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What follows is an alphabetical index of those organizations which responded
to our questionnaire and their profiles.
IDAHO WOMEN
Name of Organization
Page
American Association of University Women
Caldwell Branch W-3
Moscow Brach W-4
American Businesswomen's Association -
Boise Syringa Chapter W-5
Boise Columbian Club W-6
Boise Home Economists W-7
Daughters of the American Revolution W-8
Idaho Nurses Association W-9
Idaho Women's Commission W-10
League of Women Voters of Idaho W-ll
YWCA
Boise W-12
Lewis ton-Clarks ton W-13
Pocatello W-14
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN - CALDWELL BRANCH
21 14 Willow
Caldwell, Id 83605
(208) 459-0356
Sylvia Hunt, President
Janet Klaudt, Environmental Officer
branch newsletter; state bulletin
Graduate Woman (national magazine)
This is the local chapter of the national organization. It has 40 to 50
members most of whom are middle-class. Their primary focus is the
advancement of women through continuing education, community service, and
social involvement. (See also Moscow Branch)
This chapter's environmental concerns are to "stop urban sprawl" and to
"maintain reasonably clean air and water." It has taken positions favoring a
review of the nuclear power issues and encouraging conservation and
preservation.
None stated.
Further
Contacts:
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN - MOSCOW BRANCH
127 N. Grant
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-4669
E. Lathen, President
E.T. Wilson, Topic Chairperson
newsletter; annual report
Graduate Women (National Magazine)
This is a local chapter of the national organization. Its primary focus is
"to maintain an informed society on current issues." (See also the Caldwell
Branch).
This chapter's primary environmental concern is the "effective management of
resources for today." It does take positions on environmental issues but has
not taken any in the past year.
None stated.
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
AMERICAN BUSINESSWOMEN'S ASSOCIATION - BOISE SYRINGA CHAPTER
4285 Stratford Dr.
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 376-6508
Patricia L. Kemper, President
"Boise Syringa Chapter Bulletin"
Women in Business (National Magazine)
annual report (national)
The primary focus of this group is the educational and professional
betterment of women. This chapter has "40 members consisting of individual
working women who wish to further their knowledge and leadership skills, make
new acquaintances and friendships, and be actively involved in the
organization." Another Idaho chapter is the Centennial Charter Chapter, c/o
Jan Orton, 1825 Broadmoor Dr., Boise, ID 83705, (208) 343-8835
The Association does not take stands on Issues. However, they are aware of
and concerned about environmental issues and want to look more closely at
them.
Air Quality and Water Quality.
Further
Contacts:
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
BOISE COLUMBIAN CLUB
3743 Mountain View Dr.
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 375-5410
Edith Simmerman, President
Clubwoman (National Magazine)
The Club has 100 members, and its prime focus is "helping the people of the
Community."
The Club's environmental concerns are air and water quality.
Air Quality, Water Quality, and Pesticides.
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Name of
OrgnntzatIon
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
BOISE HOME ECONOMISTS
3812 Rampart
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 375-H01
Dene Rae Jurries
yearbook
meetings
This is a local organization with about 60-75 members. Its primary focus is
on professional growth and helping the community in the field of home
economics.
This group does not take positions on environmental- issues.
Air Quality, Water Quality, Pesticides, Noise, and Radiation.
Women
W-7
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Route #6
Caldwell, ID 83605
(208) 454-1748
Mrs. Roger Hinton, President
BAR magazine
This is a local chapter of the national organization.
whose purpose is "to foster patriotic citizenship."
It has 60 members
They did not state any environmental concerns and felt that the questions on
our questionnaire did not apply to their organization.
None stated.
Women
W-8
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
IDAHO NURSES ASSOCIATION, INC.
1134 No. Orchard #8
Boise, ID 83706
(208) 377-0226
Sally Donart, President
"RN Idaho" (newsletter)
This is a state coordinating organization of Idaho nurses. Its membership
Includes 800, mostly women, who are RNs, nursing students, RNs in both
administrative and staff positions, both working and non-working.
This organization is concerned with health planning and related legislation.
It could not mention any EPA actions with which it agreed or disagreed but
would like to compare EPA actions with its own health goals.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Water,
Toxic Substances, and Pesticides.
Women
W-9
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
IDAHO WOMEN'S COMMISSION
c/o State House
Boise, ID 83720
(208) 334-2829
Anne Pasley Stuart
"Idaho Women's Commission Newsletter"
The Commission is composed of 35 individuals who work at a statewide level
on women's issues.
The Commission does not take official positions on environmental issues.
However it does agree with EPA's "stricter air quality controls."
Air Quality, Water Quality, and Noise.
Women
W-10
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
YWCA - BOISE
720 Washington
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 343-3688
Jane Daily, Executive Director
"YWCA Newsletter"
annual report
This is a local organization with over 600 members (women primarily aged 30-
50 years) which serves as a resource center for women.
Environmental issues and programs are low priorities for the YWCA.
Air Quality and Water Quality.
Women
W-12
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Commun i ca t i on
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF IDAHO
420 South 12th
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-6285
Sallee C. Gasser, President
Sally Gibson, Environmental Officer
"Idaho Voter" (newsletter)
This is a public Interest organization with a focus on governmental issues.
Membership is composed of 400 individuals In the state who are organized in
10 local leagues (In Bingham County, Boise, Idaho Falls, Kootenai County,
Lewlston, Moscow, Pocatello, Twin Falls, Grangevllle, and Nampa).
The environmental priorities of the League include: land use planning, water
quality, air quality, solid waste, and energy issues. They have taken the
following positions on environmental issues: support of statewide and local
land use planning laws and ordinances; support of high water quality
standards for Idaho (opposition to lowering current standards); support for
auto maintenance/inspection requirements for areas with carbon monoxide
problems, to improve air quality; support for minimum stream flows in
specific river or stream segments. They have agreed with the EPA ruling on
Boise area air quality enforcement.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Drinking Water, Toxic
Substances, and Pesticides.
Women
W-ll
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communica t ion
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
YWCA - POCATELLO
454 N. Garfield
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-0742
Betty Howard, Executive Director
local newspaper
Membership of this organization is composed of approximately 600 Individuals.
The primary focus of the group is to provide services and programs for women
and girls.
None stated.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, and Water Quality.
Women
W-14
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
YWCA - LEWISTON-CLARKSTON
300 Main Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 743-1535
Vickl Daehllng, Executive Director
"Y's Words" (newsletter)
National YWCA Interchange (magazine)
Annual Report; Local media
This organization Is composed of approximately 450 women, 150 children, and a
few male associate members. Its primary focus is community service, concerns
of women and young girls, and social issues.
This organization has held discussion groups on tree preservation and
interest in clean air but at present is not involved in an active campaign
towards environmental quality.
Air Quality, Radiation, Water Quality, Drinking Water, and Toxic Substances.
Women
W-13
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Women
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Women
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Women
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Women
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CROSS REFERENCE
The Organizations listed below place themselves In the Women
Constituency. Their profiles can be found under the constituency
groups as Indicated.
Organization
Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District
182 East Fremont, Rigby, ID 83442
Jerome Chamber of Commerce
131 S. Adams, Jerome, ID 83338
Lolo Trail Muzzleloaders
Box 64, Wuppe, ID 83553
Priest River Wildlife Federation
Box 327, Priest River, ID 83856
Nez Perce Tribe of Idaho
Box 365, Lapwai, ID 84350
American Red Cross
P.O. Box 508, Pocatello, ID 83201
Idaho Consumer Affairs, Inc.
106 North Sixth Street, Boise, ID 83702
Idaho Hunger Action Council
1191 Grand Avenue, Boise, ID 83702
Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 913, Boise, ID 83701
Idaho State Federation of Garden Clubs
Route #2, Box #10, Kamiah, ID 83536
Information and Referral Service
1365 N. Orchard, #107, Boise, ID
83706
Planned Parenthood of Idaho
214 E. Jefferson, Boise, ID
Profile Listed Under
Agriculture
Business
Environment
Environment
Minority
Public Interest
Public Interest
Public Interest
Public Interest
Public Interest
Public Interest
Public Interest
83702
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El-Ada Community Action Agency, Inc. Urban
1521 N. 13th Street, Boise, ID 83702
Girl Scouts Silver Sage Council Youth
1410 Etheridge Lane, Boise, ID 83704
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ADA COUNTY EXTENSION HOMEMAKE)
Mrs. Vera Cedarstron COUN.
8528 Vincent Street
Boise, ID 83709
AMERICAN ASSN. UNIVERSITY WOMEK
Cleo Clizer, Pres.
101 Best Avenue
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
CANYON COUNTY HOMEMAKERS
Bev Montgomery
Canyon County Courthouse
Caldwell, ID 83605
ALLIANCE FOR DEPENDENT CHILD.
Linda Arcadia
2002 N. 16th
Boise, ID 83702
CHURCHWOMEN UNITED IN IDA
Marguerite Chase
124 Lake Lowell Ave.
Nampa, ID 83651
AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S
Patricia Kemper ASSOC.
4285 Stratford Dr.
Boise, ID 83704
AMERICAN ASSN. UNIVERSITY WOMEN
Rochelle Killett, Pres.
520 East Sherman
Nampa, ID 83651
COLUMBIAN CLUB
Edith Simmerraan, Pres
3743 Mt. View Dr.
Boise, ID 83704
AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S
Mrs. Elsie Lathen ASSOC.
524 Ridge Road
Moscow, ID 83843
COMMISSION ON WOMENS PROG
Anne Pasley Stuart, Dir.
Statehouse
Boise, ID 83720
AMERICAN BUSINESS WOMEN'S
Barbara Fiez ASSOC.
3914 S. Meadow
Caldwell, ID 83605
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICA!-:
Barbara Patrick REVOL.
1808 Wyoming
Caldwell, ID 83605
AMERICAN iSSN. UNIVERSITY WOM
Elsie Mann, Pres.
Moscow, ID 83843
BOISE HOME ECONOMISTS-HOMEMAK.
Ruth Mary Garland, Pres.
3810 Buckingham
Boise, ID 83704
DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS
c/o Glenda Cassell NETWC
1307 Columbus
Boise, ID 83705
AMERICAN ASSN. UNIVERSITY WOM
Elsie Lathen, Pres.
524 Ridge Road
Moscow, ID 83843
BOISE LADY LIONS
Harriet Hewett, Pres.
7310 Cascade Dr.
BOise, ID 83704
IDAHO EXTENSION HOME ECO?
Courthouse. Rm. 209
Moscow, ID 83S43
AMERICA!! ASSt!. UNIVERSITY WOM
.'•'.ary Trail
1015 r.orth 12th
Boise, ID 83702
BOISE LEGAL SECRETARIES ASSN
Crystal Callaway, Pres.
c/o Elam, Burke, Bank of Idaho
Boise, ID 83702
IDAHO EXTENSION HOMEMAKEi
Mrs. Alice Tigert
229 E. 3rd North
Soda Springs, ID S3276
UNIVERSITY WOI1I
Sr.irley C'ro
I'oute 4, Bo
Caldwc-11 , T
CANYON COUNTY COWBELLES
Mrs. Helen Larson
Route 3
Caldwc]^, ID 83605
IDAHO EXTENSION HOMEMAKEI
Mrs. Floyd Pinney
1619 Londoner
Boise, ID 83706
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IDAHO LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOT.
Sallee Gasser, St. Pres.
420 South 12th
Pocatello, ID 83201
NAMPA-CALDWELL CHRISTIAN
Rosemary Crider WOMEN'S CLUB
905 Arrowhead Drive
Nampa, ID 83651
YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSN
454 North Garfield
Pocatello, ID 83201
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
Barbara Roberts, Pres.
2122 Irene
Boise, ID 83702
NATIVE DAUGHTERS OF IDAHO
Mary Grairaner
1660 Rim View Drive
Caldwell, ID 83605
YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSN
1417 Second Street
Nampa, ID 83651
IDAHO FEDERATION WOMEN'S
Mrs. A.C. Milstead CLUBS
4302 Hoover
Boise, ID S3705
NATIONAL SECRETARIES ASSN.
Kris Jackson, Pres
3975 Rickenbacker
Boise, ID 83705
YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSN
300 Main Street
Lewiston, ID. 83501
STATE FEDERATED GARDEN CLU1
Mrs. Tom Pethtel
Route 2, Box 10
Kamiah, ID 83536
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN
Lois Warner, Pres
PO Box 1255
Boise, ID 83701
IDAHO PRESS WOMEN'S ASSN.
c/o Doris Schneider
Idaho H & W, Statehouse
Boise, ID 83720
SOROPTOMISTS
Wilda Yost
1419 Rim View
Caldwell, ID 83605
IDAHO JAYCETTES
Cheryl Korn, Pres.
10429 Stardust Dr.
Boise, ID 83709
WOMENS IDAHO MOTOR TRANSPORT
Margaret Colson, Pres.
9435 Overland
Boise, ID 83702
BOISE JAYCETTES
Paula Fuller, Pres.
3969 Pittsfield
Boise, ID 83706
ZONTA CLUB
Alice Ogawa
1608 Walnut
Caldwell, ID
83605
JJ-.Y-C-ETTES
Judy HdGee
424 Kain
Caldw%ll, ID 83605
YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSN.
Jane Daly, Exec. Dir.
720 Washington
Boise, ID 83702
JV:;IOP LEAGUE
Ar.n Y.urdoch , FT or..
827 balsam
Boise, ID 6370C
YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSN.
1751 Elizabeth Boulevard
Twin Falls, ID 83301
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YOUTH
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Information nnd Referral Service Public Interest
13b5 N. Orchard #107. Boise ID 83706
Kiwants Club of Caldwell Public Interest
Box 925, Caldwell, ID 83605
Planned Parenthood of Idaho Public Interest
214 E. Jefferson, Boise, ID 83702
El-Ada Community Action Agency, Inc. Urban
1521 N. 13th Street, Boise, ID 83702
Boise Columbian Club Women
3743 Mountain View Drive, Boise, ID 83704
YWCA - Boise Women
720 Washington Street, Boise, ID 83702
YWCA - Lewiston Women
300 Main Street, Lewiston, ID 83501
YWCA - Pocatello Women
454 North Garfield, Pocatello, ID 83201
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CROSS REFERENCE
The Organizations listed below place themselves in the Youth
Constituency. Their profiles can be found under the constituency
groups as indicated.
Organization
Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District
182 East Fremont, Rigby, ID 83442
Jerome Chamber of Commerce
131 South Adams, Jerome, ID 83338
Jefferson County Sportsman Association
Box 62 Route 3, Rigby, ID 83442
Lolo Trail Muzzleloaders
Box 64, Wuppe, ID 83553
Priest River Wildlife Federation
Box 327, Priest River, ID 83856
Idaho Education Association
P.O. Box 2638, Boise, ID 83701
Nez Perce Tribe of Idaho
Box 365, Lapwal, ID 84350
American Red Cross - Bannock County Chapter
P.O. Box 508, Pocatello, ID 83201
Caldwell Lions Club
224 Marvin, Caldwell, ID 83605
Idaho Consumer Affairs, Inc.
106 North Sixth Street, Boise, ID 83702
Idaho Legal Aid Service, Inc.
P.O. Box 913, Boise, ID 83701
Idaho State Federation of Garden Clubs
Route #2, Box #10, Kamiah, ID 83536
Profile Listed Under
Agriculture
Business
Environment
Environment
Environment
Labor
Minority
Public Interest
Public Interest
Public Interest
Public Interest
Public Interest
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Youth
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Youth
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Youth
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communi ca t ion
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
KOOTENAI FAMILY YMCA
606 River Ave.
Coeur D'Alene, ID 83814
(208) 772-3946
JoAnn M. Dilorio, Physical Director
Perspective (magazine)
This organization offers to the local community programs whose scope covers
all aspects of health and fitness. It has 2600 members (families, youth,
adults, and senior citizens).
Its environmental priorities Include encouraging activities that can be done
without use of motorized vehicles. It takes no official positions on
environmental Issues.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Water,
Toxic Substances, and Pesticides.
Youth
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Name of
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Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
GIRL SCOUT COUNCIL, INC. - SILVER SAGE
1410 Etheridge Lane
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 377-3488
Luanne Crump, Director
"Sage Words" (newsletter)
Leader and Palsy (magazine)
This is a regional council of the national organization. It operates In
Southern Idaho and eastern Oregon and Is composed of 10,000 girls (ages 6-17)
and 2,000 adult volunteers whose purpose is informal education of young
women. Other branches Include:
Pocatello, Patty Kester, 454 N. Garfleld, Pocatello, ID 83201 (208) 233-9821
Idaho Falls, Sue Chabot, Box 722, Idaho Falls, ID 83401 (208) 522-6011
LaGrande, Joan Ragan, Box 1540, LaGrande, OR 97850 (503) 963-2303
The Council takes no official positions on environmental issues but Is
Interested In conservation, land use, Keeping America Clean, and prudent
maintenance of 5 Girl Scout Camps.
Water Quality and Drinking Water.
Further
Contacts:
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
4-H YOUTH PROGRAM
University of Idaho, Cooperative Extension Service
Morrill Hall 223, University of Idaho
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 885-6321
Maurice E. Johnson, State 4-H Leader
Newsletter from 4—H offices;
National 4-H News
This is a statewide educational organization whose focus is on youth
development. Membership is approximately 25,000 young people aged 9-19
organized into local clubs or groups. Funding is provided by federal, state
and lo,cal government. Offices are located in all but two counties In Idaho
(Shoshone and Boise) and on two Indian Reservations.
Its Environmental priority Is helping youngsters gain an understanding and
appreciation of the environment and environmental issues. The agency does
not take official positions on environmental issues.
Air Quality, Solid Waste, Radiation, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Water,
Toxic Substances, and Pesticides.
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
EL-ADA HEAD STAKT
707 Fort Street
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 336-8550
Nellie Campbell, Director
Regional (state level) Head Start Director's Association
This is a pre-school child development program serving 106 low Income 4-year
olds in the Boise area.
The organization takes no official positions on environmental issues.
Drinking Water.
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
CAMP FIRE GIRLS - WHITE PINE COUNCIL
118 North Seventh
Coeur D'Alene, ID 83814
(208) 667-0611
Kathryn Lange, Executive Director
LEADERSHIP (national magazine)
Annual report published by Council Board of Directors
This is a local organization serving 375 youth and 115 adults. As a youth-
serving, not-for-profit agency, it delivers a variety of informal,
educational programs in a small group setting. This is one of several Camp
Fire Councils In the state. (See also 0-Ki-Ka Council)
The Council's environmental priorities are youth educational programs (such
as the Woodsy Owl Project and "Keep Idaho Green" project). The Council takes
no official positions on environmental Issues.
Air Quality, Radiation, Water Quality, Noise, Drinking Water, and Pesticides.
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Name of
OrgantzatIon
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
CAMP FIRE GIRLS - 0-KI-KA COUNCIL
301 Roosevelt
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-8819
Shirley Wells, Executive Director
"0-Ki-Ka News" (newsletter)
Annual Meeting;
Monthly Leaders Meetings
The Council functions on a local level "to serve youth and help them grow in
their selves and as a part of their community." Its membership includes 330
youth and 70 adults. (See also White Pine Council).
The Council takes no official positions on Issues but works to teach youth
about the environment and to learn respect for it.
None stated.
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - SNAKE RIVER AREA COUNCIL
3188 Falls Ave. E., Rt. 3
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-2067
Cloyd Taylor, Council Executive
"Valley Scouter" (newsletter)
Boy's Life & Scouting (national magazines)
Annual Report
This council has a membership of 5111. Its focus is on physical and moral
fitness, leadership development, and character building. (See also Ore-Ida
Council and Idaho Panhandle Council).
The Council takes no official positions on environmental issues, but its
environmental priorities include teaching good conservation practices.
None stated.
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Progran
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA - ORE-IDA COUNCIL
110 Scout Lane
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 342-6830
Rex J. Black, Council Executive
"Scouter's News" (newsletter)
monthly meetings
This Council has 9,000 youth and 3,000 adult members. It focuses on
character development, citizenship, and fitness. (See also Idaho Panhandle
and Snake River Councils).
The Council's environmental priorities are developing an environmental
awareness, clean air, and conservation of resources. They do not take
positions on environmental Issues.
Air Quality, Water Quality, Noise, and Drinking Water.
Youth
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Name of
Organization
Address
Contact Person
Communication
Tools
Organizational
Information
Environmental
Concerns
EPA Program
Areas of
Interest
Further
Contacts:
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, INC. - IDAHO PANHANDLE COUNCIL
601 Sherman Ave.
Coeur D'Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-4317
Tom Stoltz, Council Executive
"Panhandle Scouter" (Monthly newsletter)
The Council takes no official stands on environmental issues. Environmental
priorities include S.O.A.R. (Save our American Resources), a major thrust for
the organization for several years, and teaching nature and environmental
subjects through merit badges.
The Boy Scout Council represents 2200 youth and 1000 adults divided into 78
Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, and Explorer Posts. Its primary focus is
on "citizenship training, character development, and physical and mental
fitness." (See also Ore-Ida and Snake River Council).
Water Quality and Drinking Water.
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What follows is an alphabetical Index of those organizations which responded
to our questionnaires and the profiles which contain their responses.
IDAHO YOUTH
Name of Organization
Boy Scouts of America *
Idaho Panhandle Council Y-3
Ore-Ida Council Y-4
Snake River Area Council Y-5
Camp Fire Girls
0-Ki-Ka Council Y-6
White Pine Council Y-7
El-Ada Head Start Y-8
4-H Youth Program Y-9
Girl Scouts - Silver Sage Council Y-10
YMCA - Kootenai Family Y-ll
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IDAHO YOUTH
We have Identified 20 Youth Organizations in Idaho. This introduction to the
Youth Constituency will look at these youth organizations, the problems
Involved in communicating with young people, and what their environmental
concerns seem to be.
Traditional youth organizations such as the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H
Clubs, YMCA, and YWCA are the major youth organizations in the state.
However, there is no central organization that speaks for all of them or
which can provide Information on young people's attitudes in the state.
There are plans for a Youth Council, but this will deal primarily with young
people having trouble in the justice system and will not be representative of
all youth. Due to this lack of information, It is difficult to generalize
about the concerns or opinions of Idaho's young people.
The information that we do have comes from the adult leaders who responded to
our questionnaires and telephone interviews. They express a general interest
in conservation and the environment and indicate that their organizations are
involved In programs such as "Keep Idaho Green" and "Woodsy Owl". In fact,
environmental awareness and appreciation, although going by a variety of
names, has been part of most of these youth organizations since their
Inception. While it is difficult to directly assess the attitudes of young
people towards the environment, the high level of participation in these
organizations could indicate a basic concern about environmental matters.
Those organizations which did respond to our questionnaires had no specific
knowledge of the EPA or its activities. Indeed, they expressed their
environmental concerns in general terms, such as wanting clean air and water
and hoping to teach an appreciation for nature. Furthermore, they did not
see it as part of their role to take positions on
environmental Issues.
At present, there is no organizational knowledge about
EPA and its activities among these youth
organizations. Thus, EPA's first task in
communicating with them will be to create a basic
understanding of its role and activities. Given the
historical Interest of these organizations in the
environment and their present efforts to teach an
appreciation of the natural world, many of these
groups will be receptive to any communication efforts.
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4H CLUBS
c/o Loise W. Pace
Morrell Hall, U. of Idaho
Moscow, Idaho 83843
GIRL SCOUTS SILVER SAGE COUN.
454 N. Garfield Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83201
CAMP FIRE GIRLS
634 Addison Avenue W.
Twin Falls, ID 83301
YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOC.
Youth Center
1050 W. State
Boise, Idaho 83702
GIRL SCOUTS SILVER SAGE COUN.
1410 Etheridge Lane
Boise, ID 83704
SW IDAHO COUN., CAMP FII
634 Addison Ave. GIRLJ
Twin Falls, ID 83301
BOY SCOUTS
Robert Reese, Ex. Director
Route S8, Lavin Street
Caldwell, Idaho 83605
GIRL SCOUTS SILVER SAGE COUN.
148 N. Corner
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
2306 Pocatello Creek Road
Pocatello, ID 83201
GIRL SCOUTS
1113 Main
Lewiston, ID 83501
BOY SCOUTS OF- AMERICA
Lewis Clark Council
1442 Idaho
Lewiston, ID 83501
HEAD START CHILD DEVEL. PROG.
707 W. Fort
Boise, ID 83702
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
574 4th Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
BIG BROTHERS & BIG SISTERS
Jean Wagner Swanke, Prog. Mgr
106 N. 6th
Boise, ID 83702
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Idaho Panhandle Council
601 Sherman Avenue
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
CAMP FIRE GIRLS
118 N. 7th
Coeur d'Alene, ID
83814
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
110 Scout Lane
Boise, ID 83702
CAMP FIRE GIRLS
Sacajawea Council
9th and Main
Lewiston, ID 83501
B'OY SCOUTS OF AMEP.ICA
Snake River Area Council
164 Main Avenue 1!.
Twin Falls, ID fi3301
CAMP FIRE GIRLS
355 S. Arthur Ave.
Pocatello, ID 83201
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