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Beyond the Landfill: Big Improvements for Southern Idaho’s Solid Waste System

With an overflow of waste, protecting public health and the environment begins with responsible waste management. In Southern Idaho, the Southern Idaho Regional Solid Waste District (SISW) is taking charge by making upgrades to their regions district that serves a… [Read More]
Idaho

The Minidoka Spillway

The Minidoka Dam’s history seems almost as long as its 2,237 foot long concrete pier and spillway.  Talk of building the dam in south-central Idaho to help early settlers do more than just scratch out a living goes back to the 1880’s, but finally came to fruition after… [Read More]
Idaho