Data Center Scrutiny: Boise approved a six-month pause on large data center construction while it studies impacts including water and energy use. In Declo, residents questioned a proposed campus on 1,100 acres of farmland, raising concerns about wells, noise and power demand. Foothills Restoration: Boise is recruiting volunteers to replant native sagebrush and bitterbrush in areas burned by the 6,600-acre Claremont Fire, with planting days set for Nov. 14 and 21. Watershed Conservation: A $313,000 project at Kackley Ranch aims to improve Chippy Creek and riparian habitat in the upper Blackfoot River watershed while keeping the ranch in agricultural use. Wildlife Pressures: A Nampa-area biologist warns frequent Amazon delivery-drone flights may disturb birds and other wildlife. Meanwhile, at least 81 grizzlies have died in the Greater Yellowstone region this year, mostly due to human causes, a record high. Wolf Policy: Idaho’s state-backed program paying hunters to kill newborn wolf pups is drawing renewed criticism; headlines report 12 pups killed. Conservation Leadership: Conservation Voters for Idaho has named Ryan McGoldrick executive director; he says protecting public lands, clean air and water can unite Idahoans across party lines.