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Elk in the Rapid River Roadless area in Idaho’s Nez Perce National Forest. (John McCarthy / The Wilderness Society)
feature January 5, 2026

Timeline of the Roadless Rule

A timeline of the creation of and 25-year fight to defend the National Forest Roadless Area Conservation Policy.
Recreation in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. (U.S. Forest Service Photo)
case April 13, 2009

Challenging Smoky Canyon Mine Expansion Permit

document April 13, 2009

Smoky Canyon Stay – 9th Circuit Court (04/10/09)

U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a stay halting expansion of the Smoky Canyon phosphate mine into a roadless area of the Caribou National Forest in southeast Idaho.
Press Release April 13, 2009

Federal Appeals Court Halts Controversial Mine Expansion in Idaho

Mine expansion would increase pollution, harm hunting, fishing, and ranching
Press Release September 15, 2008

Conservation Groups Challenge Controversial Mine Plan in Idaho

Simplot Co's plan would increase pollution, harm hunting, fishing, and ranching
document June 12, 2008

Smoky Canyon Fact Sheet

Facts about the proposed Smoky Canyon Mine in southeastern Idaho
Press Release June 11, 2008

Bush Administration Okays Superfund Mine Expansion into Idaho Roadless Area

Major assault on America's wild national forests protected by the 2001 Roadless Rule
Press Release October 23, 2007

Conservation Groups Warn of Impending Lawsuits over Selenium Pollution at Smoky Canyon Mine in Southeast Idaho

Dumping of waste rock at the phosphate mine illegally contaminates the underlying aquifer with toxic levels of selenium.
document October 22, 2007

Smoky Canyon Mine 60-day Forest Service

A 60-day notice letter sent by Earthjustice to USFS regarding the open dumping of waste rock at the phosphate mine illegally contaminates the underlying aquifer with toxic levels of selenium.
document October 22, 2007

Smoky Canyon Mine 60-Day to Simplot

A 60-day notice letter sent by Earthjustice to Simplot, Inc. which says the open dumping of waste rock at the phosphate mine illegally contaminates the underlying aquifer with toxic levels…