Madison Long

On today’s episode, Madison talks with Christian Natoni, the Deputy Manager for Facilities Programs and Partnerships with the Department of Energy Idaho Operations Office at the Idaho National Laboratory. This is the first part of a two-part series focusing on the future shipment of a high burnup nuclear fuel cask, which is also referred to as a spent uranium cask, from the North Anna Nuclear Power Generating Station in Virginia to INL.

In this episode of Sustainable Idaho, host Holly Wilson speaks with Augie Gabrielli, Education Coordinator at the Boise WaterShed Education Center, about the center’s groundbreaking new Climate and Water Education exhibits.

On today’s episode, Madison talks with Liz Alexander, president and full-time volunteer of the Nampa Rotary Club, about Rotary District 5400 and their Youth Eco Film Contest. To find out how the Southern Idaho Rotary group is transforming communities and making a difference, visit their website at Rotary District 5400. You can also check out their Facebook page at Rotary District 5400 and the Rotary District 5400 Environmental Sustainability Action Team YouTube Channel to view some of the contest winners.

On today’s episode, Madison talks with Mustafa Mashal, an Idaho State University professor in civil engineering and lead inventor for Sweetcrete, an innovative concrete blend that utilizes sugar beet byproduct, upcycled concrete aggregates, and water. To stay updated on the Sweetcrete research, follow Mustafa Mashal and Tadesse Wakjira, the principal investigator for the new research, on LinkedIn where they publish updates on their work. You can also follow the Instagram and Facebook for the College of Science and Engineering who are helping to get the word out about Sweetcrete.

On today’s episode, Madison introduces Holly Wilson as our new co-host of Sustainable Idaho. Then, Madison and Holly interview Kim Stouse, the Community Risk Reduction Specialist for the Pocatello Fire Department, to share firework and fire safety tips for this 4th of July. To view the Pocatello Fire Department Wildland Urban Interface Map to see restricted firework usage zones, click here at, 2025-Pocatello-Chubbuck-Firework-Zones-Map-PDF. The Pocatello Fire Department website will also include any new press releases here, News Releases • Pocatello Fire Department Urges Safe and Sane. Additionally, if you see someone illegally using fireworks or using them in a prohibited area, call the non-emergency dispatch at, 208-234-6100. If you see a fire start, contact 911 immediately.

In the third-part of the Camas National Wildlife Refuge series, Madison finishes up with Dexton Lake, a Government Affairs Representative for the Idaho Farm Bureau, to discuss the next steps for the SJM #104 and how to keep agriculture in mind while caring for Camas National Wildlife Refuge. For more information, visit the Idaho Farm Bureau website at https://www.idahofb.org or the Idaho Legislature website at SENATE JOINT MEMORIAL 104 – Idaho State Legislature.

In today’s episode, Madison talks with Dexton Lake, a Government Affairs Representative for the Idaho Farm Bureau, to discuss how the SJM #104 will potentially help the farmers in the Mud Lake area get the water they need. This is the first half of the Farm Bureau interview and the second episode in a three-episode series focusing on multiple perspectives involved in running the Camas National Wildlife Refuge and the progress of the SJM #104. For more information, visit the Idaho Farm Bureau website at https://www.idahofb.org or the Idaho Legislature website at SENATE JOINT MEMORIAL 104 – Idaho State Legislature.

On today’s episode, Madison talks with Zoe Jorgensen and Jessica McDermott from the Friends of Camas conservation group to discuss the approved Senate Joint Memorial #104 and the potential impact on the Camas National Wildlife Refuge. This is the first part of a three-part series focusing on multiple perspectives involved in running the refuge and the progress of the SJM #104. For more information, visit the Friends of Camas’ Instagram and Facebook pages, or the Idaho Legislature website at SENATE JOINT MEMORIAL 104 – Idaho State Legislature.

On today’s episode, Madison talks with Laurel Eastman, a CCL State Co-coordinator for Montana, to introduce the Citizens’ Climate Lobby and their upcoming volunteer training. The training will be held Saturday June 7, 2025 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Marshall Public Library in Pocatello. For more information or to join CCL, visit their website at Citizens' Climate Lobby | A Climate Change Organization. From there, follow the top right button labeled “Join CCL”. Input your email to be notified by the Pocatello group leaders, Paul Hancock and Dr. Creighton Hardin.

On today’s episode, Madison talks with Tom Kirkman, the Director of Public Services for the City of Pocatello, to discuss the proposed addition of a commercial cardboard recycling program to the city’s existing program. For more information, visit the City of Pocatello's recycling website at Pocatello Recycling Services | City of Pocatello.