Snake River Update: A new Idaho Conservation League “State of the Snake” report says Snake River water quality has improved, with total phosphorus down about 33% since the 1990s, but warns that new threats are rising, including quagga mussels and toxic algae, while agricultural runoff and drought remain major risks. Local Water Funding: Idaho DEQ awarded $4.9 million in drinking-water loans and grants to Worley and Malad City, including low-interest construction loans and money for wells, water lines, and water rights. Recreation & Land Stewardship: Idaho opened a new tent-only campground along the Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes, adding 26 sites plus secure bike parking, e-bike charging, and showers. Wildlife & Safety: After the Claremont Fire burned nearly 7,000 acres in the Boise Foothills, officials urged people to respect trail closures as wildlife is pushed toward neighborhoods. Public Health & Invasives: A CDC-linked report on house flies highlights how the common insect can spread disease after contact with contaminated materials, while a separate campaign urges boaters to Clean. Drain. Dry. to stop invasive mussels. Heat Risk: A major heat wave is building across the U.S., with guidance to hydrate and find cooling—an issue that hits Idaho outdoors and for people without air conditioning.