Some Idaho officials say proposed nuclear waste shipments could threaten Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer

By: Clark Corbin

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: September 29, 2026

Words: 1,986

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

Editor’s Note: This is the third and final installment of a three-part Idaho Capital Sun series examining a proposal to bring a new Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus to Idaho. Part one focused on Gov. Brad Little’s role in negotiations and his priorities for Idaho. Part two focused on Idaho state legislators who support bringing the project to the state.

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