Idaho Court Stops Wetlands Divvy | Boise News

In a landmark ruling, Idaho’s Supreme Court shut down a developer’s scheme to bypass environmental protections at Priest Lake’s vital Coolin Wetlands—65 acres of critical habitat deemed one of the state’s top 50 wetlands. The developer attempted to split the land into 54 parcels to dodge full review, but the court unanimously declared the contiguous property must be treated as a single subdivision. Now, Bonner County faces a choice: uphold the law and let public review proceed—or continue defending a legally shaky position. This case underscores the irreplaceable value of pristine ecosystems and the importance of playing by the rules when it comes to protecting them. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/00980455c6ca7657