Sustainable Idaho examines the issues that matter most to Idahoans through the three pillars of sustainability: economic vitality, community well-being, and environmental stewardship.
The Sustainable Idaho podcast is made possible by volunteers with the Portneuf Resource Council who provide direction and funding. A steering committee consisting of scientists, experts in their field and ISU faculty organize, plan and assist with the technical aspects of Sustainable Idaho. The Portneuf Resource Council is a 501c3 non-profit that promotes clean water and clean energy in southeast Idaho.
New student hosts are hired for Sustainable Idaho at the beginning of each new school year. Please contact the Portneuf Resource Council at PortneufResource@gmail.com to inquire about hosting opportunities.
You can find out more about the Portneuf Resource Council at www.PortneufResourceCouncil.org. Contact us with your comments and ideas, or for hosting opportunities at PortneufResource@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
For archived episodes: https://www.kisu.org/show/sustainable-idaho
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On today’s episode, Madison talks with Ethan Sims, an emergency medicine physician at St. Luke’s Emergency Medicine of Idaho and the Executive Director of the Idaho Clinicians for Climate and Health (ICCH). -
In this episode of Sustainable Idaho, Holly Wilson speaks with Nathan Murray, Economic & Community Development Advisor, from Idaho Power, about how the state is working to meet rising energy needs while reducing environmental impact. -
Idaho’s rapid growth brings new challenges in managing resources and planning for the future. In this episode of Sustainable Idaho, host Holly Wilson speaks with Dr. Karl Geisler, a regional economist, professor of economics, and chair of the Department of Economics and Finance at Idaho State University, as well as director of the Center for Economic Research and Quantitative Analysis. -
On today’s episode, Madison talks with Nelda and Clif Swiggett about their original jazz concert, For The Birds. -
In this episode, Holly Wilson, Sustainable Idaho host, speaks with Chris Taylor, the landfill gas plant operator for Bannock County, about how the Fort Hall Mine Landfill captures methane and turns it into electricity. -
On today’s episode, Madison talks with Mireille Chahine, a professor and extension dairy specialist in the Department of Animal Vet and Food Science at the University of Idaho. This is the second episode in a two-part series discussing the sustainability initiatives behind the University of Idaho research facility, the Idaho Center for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment (CAFE). -
In this episode of Sustainable Idaho, host Holly Wilson sits down with filmmaker Scott Levy, Executive Producer of The Snake and the Whale, to explore the powerful connection between Snake River dams, declining salmon populations, and the survival of the southern resident orcas. -
On today’s episode, Madison talks with Mireille Chahine, a professor and extension dairy specialist in the Department of Animal Vet and Food Science at the University of Idaho. This is the first episode in a two-part series discussing the background and purpose of the University of Idaho research facility, the Idaho Center for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment (CAFE).
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In this episode of Sustainable Idaho, host Holly Wilson speaks with Eve Preucil-Cord, Sustainability Coordinator for Blaine County, and Andrew Mentzer, sustainability contractor and doctoral researcher at Boise State University. -
On today’s episode, Madison talks with Brad Heusinkveld, the Interior West Regulatory Director of Vote Solar. They talk about a March 2025 Utah legislation that allows for the installation of balcony solar, or plug-in solar panels for residential homes.
