Stibnite Gold Project Fight: Conservation groups filed an appeal to reverse U.S. Forest Service approval of Perpetua Resources’ Stibnite Gold Project and seek to halt construction, arguing the mine threatens public health, air quality, and clean water even as the company points to restoration plans. Roadless Rule Pressure: Environmental groups are asking for more time for public comment on a federal proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, saying the decision affects tens of millions of acres and lacks enough public hearings. Wildfire Response Scrutiny: U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden and others are demanding an investigation into allegations that a senior Trump administration official diverted firefighting aircraft and resources to a small Idaho wildfire near his private ranch. Idaho Water Watch: A new study ranks college-town drinking water quality, finding widespread lead issues nationally; it also reports Columbia’s system scored poorly on lead while showing no PFAS detections in the measured categories. INL Nuclear Progress: Idaho National Laboratory is part of new work to advance nuclear tech, including full-power testing for a deployable nuclear battery and expanded lab partnerships aimed at strengthening domestic nuclear supply chains. Local Nature & Habitat: Idaho Fish and Game wrapped up an elk depredation reduction effort in the Big Willow Creek drainage, using relocation and culling to protect private agriculture. Community Trees: Boise is giving away free trees to 400 households through a citywide urban forestry challenge, aiming to boost shade and wildlife habitat.