Conservation Voters for Idaho

CVI staff and the CVI Board have been hitting the doors to talk with Idahoans about the importance of voting in the November 4th election. In previous off-year elections the voter turnout is around 26% of registered voters. Some races in the Treasure Valley have even been decided by less than 4 votes - that’s why it’s even more important to vote this November 4th. Local elections have an immediate impact on your daily life, making it even more crucial to get involved. To learn more about ways to vote or to find your polling location, visit voteidaho.gov.

October is Filipino American History Month, celebrating the anniversary of the first recorded Filipinos in the United States in October 1587.

Like many other immigrant groups, Filipino Americans continue to contribute to the cultural fabric of the U.S. through healthcare, activism, the arts, and community care. In 2025, only 60 years after the elimination of immigration quotas that limited Asians from entering the country, it’s important for us to recognize and celebrate the history and humanity of immigrants.

As we honor these contributions and milestones, we recognize how far we have come —and how much work we have left ahead of us.

Mark your calendar! If you or someone you know is interested in applying to the CVIEF Boards and Commissions Fellowship, attend our virtual info session! Next Monday, we will be hosting a virtual info session to answer questions about the program, and meet some of our applicants. This program is nationally recognized, and is a great way to start your venture into local politics! RSVP to the event with the link in our bio, and to learn more about the fellowship, visit cviedfund.org.

Early voting starts today for local elections across Idaho! In this week's episode:
Boiseans will decide the future of Boise's open spaces in the November 4th local election. Conservation Voters for Idaho Executive Director Alexis Pickering joins to talk about the value of open spaces across Idaho, how local levies work, and why she's encouraging Boiseans to vote Yes for Clean Water and Open Space.

Listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4zufcnDPMqoQiBPSY6TkC8?si=lmD8p-LQTPa4wHhgDBy35A

We are excited to celebrate 4 years with our Deputy Director, Liz! 🎉🎉🎉
Liz is the mastermind behind our daily operations and finances. Over the past four years, Liz has brought intentionality, dedication, and compassion to her role at CVI. We are so lucky to have such an incredible force behind our operations, and couldn't be more appreciative. Congratulations, Liz!

It’s that time! Returning your absentee ballot is easy, you can return it by mail or at one of the two Boise drop box locations. If you haven’t made a plan to vote yet, there is still time to request an absentee ballot or vote early! View your voting options with the link in our bio!

October is National Clean Energy Action Month! CVI builds relationships with our elected officials to advocate for sound climate policies, and holds lawmakers accountable by mobilizing Idaho voters on behalf of both beneficial or harmful legislation. Over ten Idaho communities, counties, and utilities have made 100% clean energy commitments. We are proud to share that momentum for Idaho’s clean energy future is building!

On this Indigenous Peoples Day, we must recognize that having only one day to honor the Indigenous communities who have lived on and cared for this land since time immemorial is not enough.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sovereign Tribal partners, whose leadership is vital to protecting these lands for generations to come. We honor Indigenous communities and their deep connection to lands, waters, and wildlife. Today and everyday, we’re proud to work alongside Tribes to safeguard our cherished wild spaces.

To learn more about the history and legacy of Indigenous communities throughout the West, visit the link: https://lc-triballegacy.org/video/region/ across the generations

Our 2025 Boards and Commissions Fellowship Cohort has officially graduated! The graduation ceremony was a celebration of our fellows accomplishments, hard work, and determination - and we could not be prouder! We want to extend thanks to everyone that helped to shape this fellowship and make it a success. We are also excited to announce that the 2026 Boards and Commissions Fellowship application is live! If you or someone you know is interested, visit the link below!
https://cviedfund.org/

We are incredibly excited to announce our 2025 Municipal Election Endorsements for Elmore County, Latah County, Blaine County, and Kootenai County! Endorsements are sought by candidates and are reviewed by our endorsement committee. To receive an endorsement from CVI we require that the candidate embodies our mission through their support of public lands, right to vote, and clean energy. To learn more about our 2025 endorsements, visit the link in our bio.

We are incredibly excited to announce our 2025 Municipal Election Endorsements for Bonneville County, Bannock County, and Twin Falls County! Endorsements are sought by candidates and are reviewed by our endorsement committee. To receive an endorsement from CVI we require that the candidate embodies our mission through their support of public lands, right to vote, and clean energy. To learn more about our 2025 endorsements, visit the link in our bio.

We are incredibly excited to announce our 2025 Municipal Election Endorsements for Canyon County and Ada County! Endorsements are sought by candidates and are reviewed by our endorsement committee. To receive an endorsement from CVI we require that the candidate embodies our mission through their support of public lands, right to vote, and clean energy. To learn more about our 2025 endorsements, visit the link in our bio.
https://cvidaho.org/2025-november-election-endorsements/