Why were cloud seeding operators given special liability protections in 2021?
HB 266 states, “The act of cloud seeding pursuant to a project funded in whole or in part by the state of Idaho or authorized by the state water resource board shall not be the basis of any claim of liability, including but not limited to trespass or public or private nuisance, and shall not require any state or local permits.”
Public concerns
What good is a program that requires liability protections? Where there is risk, there must be liability. Many Idahoans were alarmed by this language and wondered why citizens and private property rights were potentially put in harm’s way for an experimental program.
Cloud seeding is performed by either ground generators or aerial application. Both methods do not allow Idahoans to opt-out. Citizens began to wonder why cloud seeding operators asked for liability exemptions.
Risk of accident
According to a 2023 Idaho Aviation accident Score Card (IAASC) report, “Aircraft accidents increased from 24 in 2020 to 38 in 2021 – a 35% jump” Did Idaho Power, Idaho Water Resources, and cloud seeding stakeholders acknowledge aviation risk and ask for liability exemptions?
Risk of environmental impacts
“A 2016 study published by the National Library of Medicine found “cloud seeding may moderately affect biota living in both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems if cloud seeding is repeatedly applied in a specific area and large amounts of seeding materials accumulate in the environment.” The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) must develop and test the accumulation levels of all chemical agents used in cloud seeding. This includes silver iodide and the impacts of liquid propane as well as all trace chemicals (discussed in an upcoming article). HB 266 allows cloud seeding operators to experiment without “state or local permits.” No permits and no liability for cloud seeding operators only increased public skepticism in the safety of the program.
Risk of infringement on private property rights
We will also investigate where cloud seeding generators are located and flight maps of aerial cloud seeding. If your property is located near these generators or within flight paths, ask yourself why cloud seeding operations, “shall not be the basis of any claim of liability, including but not limited to trespass or public or private nuisance.”
We will explore other reasons (from flooding to chemical use) Idahoans are asking questions and demanding accountability in this experimental cloud seeding program. This is part one of a four-part series.
Call or write your representative. Several representatives expressed support of our bill and, encouragingly, it was bipartisan support.
Sign the petition. If you are concerned with cloud seeding operators receiving special liability protections and would like to see responsible testing take place.
Your parental rights to choose where your children’s private medical information is entered shouldn’t be compromised. That’s why we believe it’s your decision whether your child’s vaccination status is registered in Idaho’s tri-state government-tracking database known as IRIS.
Currently, this tri-state government database is accessible by doctors, daycares, and schools to enter your children’s vaccination status at every visit and annual enrollment. This means that it’s the parent’s responsibility to contact the Health Department EACH TIME your child visits the doctor or has a school enrollment package filled out in order to have the data expunged from their system.
Is this a gross violation of privacy? Do you think our tracking system should be something you can OPT IN to if you wish rather than being forced in?
Its time to let our legislators know we want them to make this change! 2024 Legislative Session bill number 397 will allow us to OPT IN to having the government store and track vaccination status for children.
Once again, Health Freedom Idaho will host an educational day at our State Capitol. Join us for a tour of the building and training on HOW to testify at a committee hearing. This year, we will even host a MOCK committee meeting so that you can learn the etiquette and protocols of a hearing. The hearing topic this year is Smart Meter Opt Out you can find some resources here.
Are you ready to learn how a bill travels through the Capitol?
Do you want to practice testifying on an important bill in a low-pressure setting?
Are you excited to meet like-minded health freedom lovers?
This is a wonderful homeschool field trip opportunity. You don’t have to attend all day. Come when you can, and you will still get a LOT of education on our state government and be empowered to actively pursue liberty in our state throughout the legislative session 2023, which runs from January to the end of March.
Capitol with tours at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Meet at the 1st Floor Rotunda Noon Mock Hearing West Wing #17 (Basement)
Health Freedom Idaho’s impactful year, Miste Karlfeldt and Sarah Clendenon guide us through a retrospective, highlighting the victories and advocacy efforts that shaped their mission in 2023. From significant triumphs of Daycare Exemption Notification to impactful events such as CPS Presentations and the Boise Parade, their relentless pursuit of health freedom takes center stage. Join them as they unpack the accomplishments and invite you to their upcoming event on Jan 17 Day at the Capitol, promising a deep dive into their ongoing advocacy efforts.
Hello, my health freedom, loving friends, Misty Karlfeldt here with Health Freedom Idaho. And I’m here with my bestie and partner in health freedom, Sarah Clendenon. We will give you a little wrap-up of what we did this year with Health Freedom, Idaho. There is a lot to talk about. So, let’s talk about our big victory.
Sarah, so exciting. Our big victory with the daycare statute. Tell everybody what we did. Yes, so in the 2023 legislative session earlier this year, we successfully added the language for daycares in addition to schools. Now all licensed Idaho daycares have to tell parents anytime they’re talking about the vaccine requirements.
They are now required to tell parents that they have a right to an exemption if they would prefer to do that instead of the vaccine requirements. So a huge, huge win. This was definitely a gap that I’ve been wanting to close because we know, you know, parents are hit up for the vaccine conversation when a baby is born in the hospital.
And then, you know, we had been addressing it at the school level when they start kindergarten, but there was this time in between, between birth and kindergarten where some Idaho kids are going to daycares. And that was a place where I was hearing from parents that they were being bullied again. You know, which we know is coming all the way down from the Department of Health and Welfare.
They were holding the licenses of daycares over those daycares’ heads and saying, and I know because this happened to me personally; this was one of the reasons I got into the fight. They were telling parents if they don’t have their children fully vaccinated and submitting all those records they’re not welcome in our daycare.
And that is not what Idaho law says. So, this year we were able to add that language. Acknowledging the parents have the right to be exempt and making it a requirement of the daycares to tell parents, huge shout out to Senator Scott Herndon from District One, he did a fantastic job. I was so impressed.
Scott Herndon, District 1
He did all the research. He was very well versed on the entire issue. He presented it fantastically in committee and on the floor. Amazing job. Amazing. Yeah. So exciting. Really so exciting. I mean, when we look around the country, people are losing ground when it comes to their health freedom and their vaccine exemptions.
And in Idaho, we’ve been gaining ground. Yeah. Strengthening them, educating parents, making sure that they know. And in our state, we still have all three. A lot of states have only one or two left, if any. Not in Idaho, all three exemptions, medical and philosophical and religious, all three. Yay. Right. And well, and by statute, it just says we can just opt out.
Yes. Well, I mean, I don’t even, I don’t even want them to, you know, narrow it down to these three reasons. It’s like, I just opt out for whatever reason I want. And we don’t have to do the state form. I mean, I think it’s just been years and years of us. Like I feel like a broken record just saying like, you don’t even have to sign that state form.
You can literally write on a napkin. My child’s exempt. The end. That’s it. I really love that we, that we get to do that. I actually just helped a parent with that recently. And she’s like, really? Yeah, no form. I would not use the form because I don’t want the state to tell me what my statement is. (Vaccine Exemption Article from HFI)
I’ll draft my own statement. Thank you very much. Exactly right. Yep. And just that knowledge opens up parents understanding of what their rights are. They’re like, Oh wait, that’s right. I don’t want somebody else to write my statement. Exactly right. We’ve done a really great job with that. We’ve been working on it for years.
And I look forward to what we have next. And I agree with you, Senator Scott Herndon totally was just awesome on it. Of course, this is the House and he’s awesome. Yeah, he’s brilliant. Amazing. Okay.
So some of the other things that we did this year in 2023. Oh my goodness. I went all over the state with the CPS presentation and you always opened it for me and told everybody in the room, our legislation, what we’ve been working on, what we’ve done, where we’re going, which was awesome.
And then I got to follow that up with what to do. If CPS comes to your door, empowering parents. And I have to tell you guys, if you haven’t seen that presentation. You need to have it in person and you know, I’ve been so silenced on social media that I’ve really had to take this thing on the road and talk to parents in person and that actually has been one of the best things because I get to see parents face to face, I get to hear their stories.
I get to tell them what I’ve seen work or hasn’t worked. I’m definitely not a, an attorney, so I don’t give legal advice, but I can tell you what I have seen work and what I haven’t seen work and parents feel empowered. I had one dad come to me afterwards and I, I’m always really rung out after I give the CPS presentation.
It’s hard, it’s really hard and painful, but I had one dad come up to me after a presentation and he said that he thought that maybe his wife would actually leave the house and go to the grocery store. She’s actually been. So fearful of what to do. If CPS comes to their door, she’s a homeschool mom. She doesn’t vaccinate her kids.
She has all these vulnerabilities and she’s been afraid. And she actually had hope that like, okay, now that I know what to do, I feel empowered. And again, it’s not legal advice. It’s just what I’ve seen work and I’ve seen it work time and time again. So getting to empower the parents of Idaho so that they’re not caged in their house in fear and they can go out and empower their children.
What to do also has been really, really awesome experience. Idahoans are awesome by the way, and getting to go all over the state and meet, meet Idaho parents and wherever they’re from that are now Idahoans or longtime Idahoans. It’s really, really awesome people. It’s been a great blessing in my life to do, to do that.
And then we brought Zapped to Meridian and to Idaho Falls. So that was really cool. And then we’ve participated in other events in booths and gosh, all kinds of Patriot events, which has been really fun. Yeah. It’s been a fun year. Yeah. It really has more Patriot groups. Gosh, when we started in 2015, I don’t know.
There was just not as many groups and organized freedom lovers. And now they’re really. It is so many groups and organized freedom lovers. And so it’s really fun to participate in each other’s events and to be invited to speak at different events or have a booth at different events. And then we all get together and it’s like family.
It’s really awesome. It has been. And you’re right. It’s, it’s amazing to watch people moving in from out of state or people that have been here a long time that are finally like realizing they need to get active. And it has been, I mean, we’ve, yeah, like you said, we’ve done events like in Nampa, we did that, We The Patriots.
I was just thinking about that one again, amazing speakers brought in from all over the country. Just, oh, such great opportunities to meet these like health freedom fighters from all over the country. It’s such an honor to have them come here. It was awesome. Really is gosh, we, the Patriots put on a great event.
That was fun to be a part of that. And I think the biggest fun, and it can’t go without talking about was the Independence Day parade. Oh, yes. Oh, my goodness. That was an experience. Oh, my goodness. Well, we decided to definitely exercise our Second Amendment rights at the Independence Day parade. And gosh, who knew that would be so controversial?
I mean, that whole thing was just such an interesting, like, chain of events that I feel like was definitely a God thing. I mean, we signed up for it, like, when there, it was not a controversial thing. We just thought, oh, they’re doing, you know, finally, the Fourth of July parade has been brought back to Boise.
We’re gonna definitely have a float. I mean, if anybody’s gonna have one, Health Freedom Idaho should. So we did this amazing float. We bought gowns and dressed as founding mothers, like Abigail Adams and Martha Washington. And we had so much fun with it and our kids were part of it. It was amazing. And then it sort of turned into this situation there right like the day or two before the parade.
All of a sudden, there was this. on open carrying in the parade. And anybody who knows me knows the minute you tell me not to do something, I’m definitely going to do it. So of course we, you know, we were like, well, this is, this is happening. We have every right to carry. We have every right to defend ourselves.
We have every right to defend our children and we’re going to exercise it. And that turned into kind of a thing. I mean, we did carry, there are lots of pictures and videos out there of us with our. Firearms on our person in the parade and it was great. It was awesome. It looked fun. The people loved it We had way more cheers than anything else We were able to educate we had audio of the declaration playing on our float, which was fantastic I think I was surprised to find that a lot of people were not familiar with what the actual language of our Declaration of Independence says and in fact Some people kind of took offense to the audio that we were playing, not realizing that that is literally the day they were celebrating is our day of independence.
And that was our declaration of independence. So I was kind of blown away by that. And just, yeah, we had a lot more cheering than anything else. And I’m happy to see that patriotism and defining and defending the Second Amendment is alive and well, even in Boise. Yeah. And then we had them stop shooting us.
If you guys haven’t seen that, we are really awesome. Stop shooting us with a syringe of black and white stickers. And so the kids were like passing them out to the other kids in the parade. It was really great fun. And if you missed the controversy, you should probably check it out on our website.
Cause we did a an article about it. We have a video about it and how the news really conveniently stopped recording the parade as we were coming across and really conveniently started recording again after we went by. Yeah. Very abruptly went to break. Like it was obviously not a planned break and the minute Arslo came into view, they were like, Oh, cut the feed.
Yeah. Yeah. It was like being scrambled and then it like went to commercial. Oh my gosh. How do you know you’re doing something right? They’re like so afraid for people to understand that they have, that they own their own body, that they have bodily autonomy, and that health freedom is alive and well in Idaho.
And oh my goodness, so is the Second Amendment. Imagine that. Imagine that. That was great fun. So if you haven’t seen it, check it out on the website or just go to Twitter. I think you’ll find us in our gowns with our ARs in the back. And we were having a blast. I thought it was great. It was a fabulous day.
It was so much fun. Who knew it would be so controversial, but it was great fun. And then to wrap up the year, we had a Christmas party that was just. It was like everything I wanted it to be. What about you? Oh my gosh. It was so great. So fun. I just love, like you were saying, when all the Patriots get together, it’s like a family reunion.
Like, it just felt like a big Christmas family dinner. Like, I just, I just love everybody that comes to our stuff and like—spending the evening with them. And we had your son with his live music, which was so great. He’s so talented and amazing. Then we had this amazing DJ who did a dance party for us.
Oh my gosh. And the venue was gorgeous. It was perfect. It was just perfection. Now we’ve got a venue that I think we can use for a symposium, you know, in 2020. We had to cancel our symposium and then we’ve been a little bit like shy to go ahead and do another symposium because there’s always this threat of, you know, is it coming back?
Are they going to require things? Well, we finally found a venue with an owner who says we won’t comply with any unconstitutional edicts. My heart exploded. I know, love it. So let’s get something planned for another symposium and get some speakers in here because we’ve made some really great connections.
JAN 17 – the upcoming day at the Capitol in Idaho where people can come and learn about the legislative process. There will be tours of the Capitol building and a mock hearing where people can practice testifying. The goal is to make the people feel comfortable and familiar with the process so they can actively participate in their government. Treats will also be provided in the morning. Tenative Schedule is Tours at 10 am and 2 pm with a mock hearing at Noon.
We have some really great friends that I know we can bring in easily and help educate Idaho. So keep the ball rolling in the right direction, gaining ground on our health freedom. Absolutely. For sure. So then we have the day at the Capitol coming up, Sarah. Yes. So, every year in January, we do a day at the Capitol where we invite anybody who wants to come.
Anybody, everybody, new Idahoans, old Idahoans, everything. We do a couple tours. I do a tour in the morning and a tour in the afternoon. So if you’re only able to be there for half of the day or the other half, we can do a tour. Two different tours, and I take you all the way from the bottom floor, the basement level of our Capitol, where all of our bill hearings are in committee, all the way up as far as they’ll let us go.
Sometimes we get to walk on the House floor, on the Senate floor, one year they were letting the kids sit up in the Speaker’s desk with the gavel, I mean, you never know how it’s gonna go. And then in the middle of the day, during the lunch hour, we are going to do a mock hearing. And so that will be in West Wing 17, that’s the Senate side of the building, the West side.
Where we will have a committee of real actual representatives and senators that have volunteered to sit on our mock committee. And we will have one of us act as a representative carrying a bill. Introduce a real bill draft. That’s one of my, one of the ones on my list this year. And then we’re going to let people practice testifying.
And that’s any ages. Last year we had a whole big group of homeschool kids, which was so great. We got to let the kids practice. I think that’s such an amazing homeschool lesson. It’s an amazing lesson for any kids. I know for me, like I grew up in another state and I’m still to this day, never been to the Capitol in that state at all.
Which blows my mind because we’re blessed to be in a place where, like, I, I just feel so great to be, like, right down the road from the Capitol. Like, my kids are so at home at the Capitol that they’ll just, like, run off and, like, do their own thing. And, like, they’re just so, like, familiar with it. And that’s how it’s supposed to be.
That is the people’s house. Like, the people should be there. The kids should be familiar with it. The kids should know what it feels like to be in a committee hearing and to testify and to learn these things. We can’t have a representative form of government Where our representatives are hearing from the people if the people don’t even understand the process aren’t familiar with the building I mean all the things so we’re trying to really Make it so that the people can come there and feel comfortable and understand the process and feel good with with it So that’s what this day is all about.
So treats in the morning We’ll have a table set up on the first floor of the rotunda right in the center in the big circle And then like I said, we’ll probably have a 10 o’clock. We’ll finalize the schedule here, but a 10 o’clock tour that will start at our table in the rotunda and then a 12 noon mock hearing in West Wing 17, and then a 2 o’clock tour, same thing, starts at our table on the first floor of the rotunda, and then we’ll just kind of wrap up the day after that, probably 3, 3.30ish. Yeah, these, these are really awesome. I mean, Sarah really gives it her all. So if you know people who are wanting to get involved, let them know this is the time to come. All they have to do is sign up for our emails at healthfreedomidaho. com. A little dropdown will come, put your email address in there and you will get the information about this day.
So help us spread the word, help us get people there because educated people will take part in defending their Liberty here in Idaho. I know a lot of people have moved. To Idaho in order to be free. Well, it takes, it takes action. Vigilance. To stay free. Yeah, keep on it. And it can’t just be us because it’s just not enough if it’s just us.
Yes. So so help us get people there. Also let your legislators know that you’re going to be there and see if you can arrange a time to meet with them while you’re there. Get them to the noon mock hearing so that they can hear one of our bills that’s going to be taking place. And they can see what the people are saying about it already.
It’s a perfect time to get to know your legislator. Let them know that you’re there. You’re at the Capitol. You’re an active participant in your liberty. And have them meet you there in the Lincoln Auditorium. Right. The Lincoln Auditorium. No, it’s in West Wing 17. It’s actually one of the committee hearing rooms.
Oh, okay. West Wing 17. It was so fun. I got to be in the mock hearing as a legislator. That’s probably the closest I’ll ever get to actually being a legislator because I really don’t want to be. But it was fun to pretend to be one. Yeah, no, and it was so great. And you guys up there did such a great job and were asking questions of those people testifying, which is.
Such good practice because that happens in real hearings. I’ve been up there You know multiple times and you finish your three minutes and you’re like, okay i’m done No, they want to like actually interact with you. And so that’s such good practice and it’s Yeah, that’s like, I think sometimes the most important part of the committee’s hearing from the people is when they’re able to like actually stand there and ask, you know, question and answer and have a back and forth.
Yeah, it’s really good practice for that. And everybody tells me they, they’re getting, they’ll get the nerves. Like they don’t know how it goes back and forth. Right. Right. Acknowledge then you, then you ever speak through the chairman and all that is such good practice. Yeah. Good practice. So then you, of course, you’re going to be nervous.
Yeah. Of course. I still get nervous, not to the same degree because I, I view it a little bit differently than I did the first year of, but you know, you’re always going to be a little bit nervous, but you also see just kind of the flow. And you’ll also see that they hold your hand through it. They totally do.
Yeah. They’re not like you didn’t go through the chair. Off with his head! No. And I mean, especially now, I mean, it’s gotten even better. Like, the people that are elected, so many of them are so amazing. They’re so great. They’ve been in our shoes before they got elected. I mean, they totally get it, and they’re so gracious and patient, and it’s really once you just do it a couple times, it’s not nearly as intimidating as it seems.
Yes. And when you realize these are just people too, they’re elected people who ran to serve you. Shift our mindset of like, they’re not our leaders. They’re our servants. They’re public servants. They’re there to serve you. So you have to let them know what you want. Right. We shift our mindset on that. I think that it helps us to just get up there and.
Speak from the heart for three minutes and say, this is why it’s important to me. Right? Yeah. No, definitely I mean, I know even for myself like there was a shift in like feeling like I was there to ask Feeling like I’m there to instruct and like that doesn’t mean not having to quorum it doesn’t mean not being polite, but there is a shift in your body language and your Your speech when you remember that those are your employees and you’re there to instruct them and that is their job is to, you know, listen to the people they’re supposed to represent us.
Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes. You want more of this. So it’s our day at the Capitol. Yes. So it is Wednesday, January 17th. Awesome. And get on our email list so we can get all the information. Okay. So last thing is that, oh my gosh. So PayPal did the whole thing where they were saying, you know, whatever they were going to, whatever they were totally against patriots, obviously outing themselves as communists.
Yeah. Totalitarians. Yeah. So a lot of people, you know, ended their relationship with PayPal and rightly so. Yeah. And so with Health Freedom Idaho, we got a lot of notifications that people were ending their relationship with PayPal. And so that was ending their membership with Health Freedom Idaho. And then I think.
People forgot to go to the Health Freedom Idaho website, healthfreedomidaho. com, and re sign their membership. Some people did, some people didn’t. I think people were just really angry. Yeah. No, we included. PayPal. Yeah, that’s included. But. We still need you to be members. We need to be membership strong.
It’s 10 a year and helps us to pay all the things that we have to pay for, like the upcoming event, which costs money. And also getting the information out to you costs money, but more importantly, I’ve been really trying to save as much money as I can for the possibility of a lawsuit someday. And of course running a nonprofit takes money.
I don’t get paid. Sarah doesn’t get paid. We put that money away to use to educate Idahoans, to have events and to save up for a lawsuit. That’s really it. So if you can, please go to healthfreedomidaho. com and become a member for 10 a year. It’s really important to me and to Sarah that when we go to the Capitol and we say that we represent health freedom, Idaho, that we, we represent.
20, 000 members, 30, 000 members, right? They need to understand that when we go, we’re representing a large portion of of people that I know. So it’s really important. It’s 10 a year, especially if you can’t be at the Capitol and we are your voice, please sign up to be a member. Yes, absolutely. Please and thank you.
Yes. And any donation. Look we actually do accept bigger donations than 10 a year. But we actually limit it. We actually limit it to $1, 000 per person per year. We did that. We made that decision back in 2015 and we fought it through again in 2016 and we said we did not want anybody or any entity Influencing the way we help defend health freedom in Idaho.
I think that was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. Yeah. We don’t have anybody dictating to us because they’re like, Oh, well, we donated $20, 000. So this is how we want you to do it. That does not happen. Nope. It’s going to be a new year. And so $1, 000 per person. Is the cap and your $10 membership and and, and we love it that way because we just are not motivated by money.
No, we never have been. We’ve had goals along the way. We started with goals. Of course, our goals have changed as we’ve accomplished things over the years. And now we have new ones and it really is. Like what needs to be done. It’s not what some donor thinks is important. Yep. We are motivated by Liberty because that’s what we get paid in.
Just like that’s what you get paid in. That’s our motivation is pure Liberty, health freedom in Idaho, bodily autonomy, parental rights, all the good things. Yes. A free Idaho in the future for my kids. Yes. Okay. Well, that’s it. That’s the wrap up. We’ll see you at the day at the Capitol on January 17th. And please make sure that you are a member and you donate at healthfreedomidaho. com. That’s it. Merry Christmas, everybody, and Happy New Year.
Cloud seeding is a weather modification scheme that has been around for years. Many water resources departments refused to advertise the program until legislation was passed, giving them authority over the operation and special liability protections. Locally, these protections cover Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) as well as the state contracted private company/s spraying cloud-seeding particulates into our skies. Unfortunately, the Idaho legislature passed HB266 in 2021, granting IDWR complete control of cloud seeding operations. Under this bill, IDWR and their contractors can operate the program with no permit required and no recourse for citizens, farmers, or anyone else negatively impacted by the experimental program. Concerningly, the bill states, “Chapter 43, Title 42, Idaho Code: (5) The act of cloud seeding pursuant to a project funded in whole or in part by the state of Idaho or authorized by the state water resource board shall not be the basis of any claim of liability, including but not limited to trespass or public or private nuisance, and shall not require any state or local permits.” Many citizens and small farmers are asking why IDWR required such broad protections. A farmer or rancher could be gravely impacted by human error while cloud seeding – overseeding could lead to flooding or applying too much chemical could lead to crop loss. The burden is unreasonably placed on the citizen.
Does it work?
The science is dubious, at best. As programs fail to prove the efficacy and safety of cloud seeding, the proponents of weather modification shift their focus from one failed program to a new program, usually proven through computer modeling. The Wyoming Weather Modification Pilot Project program was a model used to support cloud seeding programs but failed to show statistically significant results. Reportedly, “analysis showed that cloud seeding produced a 3 percent increase in precipitation with a 28 percent probability that this result happened by chance. Most scientists and statisticians wouldn’t accept that level of uncertainty, says Breed, [a meteorologist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research].” The Wyoming program is currently under pressure to pull back funding for the cloud seeding program. In February 2023, several legislators in Wyoming decided the cloud seeding data was unproven and funding should not continue. “State Sen. Bo Biteman, R-Ranchester, proposed an amendment to an omnibus water bill that would have eliminated nearly all state funding for the program…The amendment was defeated on a 18-13 vote.” In a recent email with Julie Gondzar, Weather Modification Program Manager in Wyoming, regarding the likelihood of IDWR potentially partnering with Wyoming in cloud seeding funding, she commented that, “[the] Wyoming program is under a lot of pressure from the Wyoming Legislature to cut back.” Final approval of program funding will not be voted on until January or February of the upcoming legislative session.
With unproven results in Wyoming, Idaho shifted its focus to their own local experimentation on the Payette Basin. The SNOWIE (Seeded and Natural Orographic Wintertime Clouds — the Idaho Experiment) project is the new frontier of more unverified cloud seeding programs. The project is described as, “SNOWIE used supercomputing technology to develop a new computer model to simulate cloud seeding, as well as new measurement capabilities, such as a high-resolution cloud radar on a Wyoming research aircraft that can see previously invisible cloud features.” Furthermore, studies cite minimal success in forcing precipitation from clouds, “[a] cloud-seeding flight on Jan. 19, 2017, that generated snow for 67 minutes, dusting about 900 square miles with a tenth of a millimeter of snow beyond what was falling naturally.” Perhaps these results are perceived to be good in a computer modeling analysis, but citizens have to wonder what the real-world risk/reward trade off is.
Is it safe?
The researchers admit that isolating a control group is very difficult with cross-wind contamination and other natural factors. NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) requires that cloud seeding operators submit a form notifying the department of planned cloud seeding experiments. The form allows the operator to insert a date range (no limit to duration of range; could be months or years in length) and a description of “modification agents.” The reported amount of silver iodide applied continues to increase each year and many previously disclosed chemicals are now left off of the NOAA form. Upon asking NOAA to clarify if cloud seeding operators need only disclose those chemicals which modify the clouds/weather or all agents used, NOAA responded, “When in doubt, please include all!” I believe that it is not only possible, but likely cloud seeding operators are taking advantage of NOAA’s lax reporting requirements, leaving some previously disclosed chemicals off their reports in recent years. A report filed by Marty and Conni Owen in eastern Idaho for the period 12/20/1999-4/30/2000 shows “ground based generators… used silver iodide, ammonium iodide, acetone. Application rate of silver iodide, 7-12 grams per hour.” However, the Owens’ recent reports only include silver iodide and in greater quantities than in previous years. A more recent report filed for 11/01/2022-05/31/2023 shows, “ground based generators and a propane gas supply. Silver iodide is used as the weather modification agent at a rate of 20 grams per hour.” There are many issues with both these reporting concerns. How much silver iodide is too much and what are the accumulative effects? Upon asking the IDWR department for past historical water tests monitoring chemical levels in water before and after cloud seeding, the department responded, “The Idaho Water Resource Board and Idaho Department of Water Resources do not test or maintain records of water quality tests of rainwater.”
One big (dangerous) experiment
Lastly, why is IDWR stating in presentations that they look for “opportunities for seeding with propane” in recent meetings? As seen in the NOAA report referenced above, it is clear that propane is currently used in cloud seeding operations. It probably goes without mentioning, but propane is extremely flammable. With risk should come responsibility. IDWR and their partners cannot continue experimenting. IDWR and their stakeholders should provide proof of effectiveness and safety. Dates of seeding should be discrete and specific to allow citizens, farmers, and interested parties the opportunity to assess the results. If these modest requirements are adopted, IDWR and their contractors will not need the special liability protections they currently enjoy.
Unfortunately Idaho’s Health Code 39-414 grants staggering power to a select few, influencing every aspect of your life without you even realizing it. Imagine a world where compliance with health mandates could determine life-saving medical care access or even authorize separating families and shutting down businesses. Shocking, right? This isn’t a dystopian vision; it’s a sobering reality staring us in the face.
H 525 would amend Section 39-414, the Idaho Code, which defines the powers and duties of the boards of Idaho’s seven health districts. The current statute says the boards have the duty to “do all things required for the preservation and protection of the public health and preventive health. …” Health Freedom Idaho is calling for a balanced approach of changing the wording to what is necessary is reasonable as this demands accountability. Safeguarding individual rights.
Can you believe the power our health districts have? It’s kind of crazy how they can make decisions that affect every part of our lives. We saw how a few individuals could destroy long standing businesses and companies by from shutting down the small shops (but allowing big box stores to operate). The health districts attempted to limit our freedom to travel, our ability to attend religious services and even took away our children’s ability to play at the park and attend school.
The Power to DO ALL THINGS is overly broad. Health Freedom Idaho is calling for a balanced approach of changing the wording to what is necessary is reasonable as this demands accountability. Safeguarding individual rights.
Picture this: following health mandates could end up deciding who gets life-saving medical care or, worse, splitting up families and closing down businesses. It’s not some dystopian nightmare; it’s happening right now.
We’re not just sitting around complaining, though. We’re rolling up our sleeves to tackle this issue in the 2024 Legislative Session. And guess what? We can’t do it alone.
Contact your legislators and demand amendments to Idaho Code 39-414 that establish clear boundaries for health districts, ensuring that their actions are proportionate to the situation.
Share your concerns with your friends, family, and community, encouraging them to join the cause.
Stay informed and engaged with organizations and advocacy groups committed to safeguarding your rights and freedoms.
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Idaho’s Largest Toy Drive: Embrace the giving spirit of the season by contributing to Idaho’s Largest Toy Drive. Spread joy and happiness to those in need.
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Live Dinner Music: Enjoy enchanting live music as you savor a delectable, chef-curated dinner. Our cuisine caters to guests with dietary restrictions, ensuring everyone’s satisfaction.
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2023, just before another election year, rumors are flying that mask mandates will be implemented in the near future. This means that parents will be forced again to submit religious exemptions to mask mandates for children. In these trying times, parents find themselves once more standing up for their cherished rights and liberties, particularly in the context of mask mandates for their children. It’s a rallying cry for freedom, a reminder that parents, not institutions, should have the final say in raising their kids. These new mask mandates are being rolled out again. We want to empower you as an individual and a parent to stand your ground confidently and respectfully.
One mom’s response to masking mandates and submitting a religious exemption was, “Child abuse is against my religion!”
Her words echo the sentiments of countless parents who firmly hold that subjecting their children to masks is akin to causing harm. It’s not just about physical well-being; it’s about the mental and emotional toll that masks can exact on our children. Depriving them of the simple joy of seeing smiles and freely breathing can stifle their growth and happiness.
Do we know that masks are harmful to the health and well-being of our children?
The research says yes.
Do they create fear?
Yes.
Looking for the research? There is a plethora found in this drive.
At the core of this issue is the belief that parents are answerable to a higher power—God—for the way they nurture their children. The facts are clear: the risks posed to children by the pandemic are relatively low. So, why should parents be coerced into accepting mask mandates they feel are unnecessary and even harmful to their little ones?
But it’s essential to remember that these concerns are rooted in sincere convictions. Parents who assert religious objections to mask mandates genuinely believe these mandates are detrimental to their children’s health and well-being. They see masks as instruments of fear and tools to enforce what they perceive as “unlawful and unjust rules.” In our eyes, it’s not just about protecting our kids; it’s about preserving the inalienable right to parent as we believe God intended.
This is a matter of personal conscience. A firmly held moral belief that your children are a gift from God and that he grants you wisdom and authority to raise them as he directs your heart.
Religious Exemption for Mask To wear a mask on my face goes against God and my religious beliefs.
As a Christian, I view the mask as an affront to what I know to be true in the Word of God.
We know that wearing a mask is part of a satanic ritual, a humiliation ritual, which the God of the Bible says we are to abstain from engaging in rituals. Eph 5:11 “..Take no part in unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.”
Gen 1:27, Gen 9:26, and Col 3:10 says that I am made in the image and likeness of God. As Job 33:4 states perfectly, “The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.” I will not hide the image of God nor hinder the breath of life which is my very connection to my creator.
The command from God to “fear not” is written hundreds of times in the Bible. Our generous Abba, Father has given us a reminder for every day of the year to “fear not” because He wants us to look to Him, not the world, for our protection and provision.
2 Timothy 1:7 “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” From this scripture, we see that a sound mind cannot exist with the spirit of fear. In fact, the spirit of fear makes us slaves according to Romans 8:15 “So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him, “Abba, Father.”
The good news is in 1 John 4:18 “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.” We know that God is love so there is no fear in God which leads to the understanding that the spirit of fear will separate me from God and His perfect love. Not trusting in God is an abomination to God.
Heb 11:6 “And without faith, it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him.” 1 Cor 2:5 “That your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God. I have faith that I am made perfectly by my creator with a perfectly designed immune system as God saw that His creation was good in Gen 1:3. Romans 1:17 says that the righteous live by faith and Mark 10:52 says that we can experience healing through faith. Therefore, my faith is in the one true creator God not the shifting direction of Dr Fauci and is 1 mask, 2 mask, goggles, distancing, and gloves. My religious liberty is my birthright and is supported by the Constitution.
Idaho’s Cloud Seeding and Weather Modification: Addressing Concerns and Seeking Transparency
Watch this video of Miste Karlfeldt discussing the Idaho Water Resource Board and Cloud Seeding in Idaho with Dr. Daniel Bobinski of True Idaho News
In Idaho, cloud seeding and weather modification programs have raised legitimate concerns among residents who question whether we are unwitting subjects of experimental weather manipulation and what potential health impacts might arise from seeding our skies with chemicals that eventually return to earth. These concerns deserve thoughtful consideration, Health Freedom Idaho is calling for transparency and accountability in exposing our family’s potential health risks.
Residents have every right to question whether cloud seeding amounts to experimental weather manipulation. While cloud seeding is a recognized weather modification technique, it is crucial that these programs are conducted responsibly, with transparency, and within the bounds of established regulations. The Idaho Water Resource Board, responsible for overseeing such activities, must ensure that cloud seeding programs are based on sound scientific principles and are carried out with the utmost care. On September 6, 2023, they conducted a public meeting.
Health Impacts and Chemicals
One of the primary concerns centers around the chemicals used in cloud seeding, specifically silver iodide and calcium chloride. These substances, when released into the atmosphere, can return to the earth’s surface and potentially affect our environment, including our food, pets, and children. Idaho residents are subjects of comprehensive monitoring and research.
Those individuals responsible for weather modification do not completely understand the extent of these potential impacts. Does that concern you?
While silver iodide is generally considered safe when used in small quantities for cloud seeding, there are potential negative impacts and concerns associated with its use. These concerns include:
Environmental Impact: One of the primary concerns is the potential environmental impact of silver iodide. When released into the atmosphere, silver iodide particles can eventually fall to the ground and enter the environment. Accumulation of silver in soil and water bodies can be harmful to aquatic life and terrestrial ecosystems.
Water Contamination: Silver iodide can find its way into water bodies, potentially contaminating surface waters. Elevated silver levels in water can be toxic to aquatic organisms and disrupt ecosystems.
Human Health Concerns: While the concentrations of silver iodide used in cloud seeding are generally low and not considered harmful to human health, there are concerns about the potential inhalation of silver iodide particles. Inhaling silver iodide dust could potentially lead to respiratory irritation, although this risk is minimal under normal cloud seeding operations.
Ethical and Legal Concerns: Some individuals and communities raise ethical concerns about cloud seeding, including questions about informed consent and whether weather modification should be carried out without the consent of affected parties.
Unintended Consequences: The practice of cloud seeding aims to increase precipitation in specific regions, but there can be unintended consequences. Altering weather patterns through cloud seeding may affect downstream regions, potentially leading to water resource conflicts or other unintended impacts.
Effects on Local Climate: Altering local weather patterns through cloud seeding could have unforeseen effects on the climate and ecosystems of the targeted areas. These long-term effects require careful consideration and study.
Lack of Long-Term, Comprehensive Studies
There is a lack of comprehensive, long-term studies on the environmental and health impacts of silver iodide from cloud seeding. More research is needed to understand the full extent of potential negative effects. The call for long-term, comprehensive studies on the safety and efficacy of cloud seeding is entirely valid. To date, there remains a scarcity of in-depth research that can conclusively determine the practice’s impact on our environment and human health and its effectiveness in increasing precipitation. Transparency in sharing such studies when they become available is imperative to address public concerns. How do they conduct these studies without subjecting us to exposure to assess the risks?
Number of Cloud Seeding Stations: Idaho currently has multiple cloud seeding stations throughout the state. These stations work in collaboration with various weather modification programs and agencies to enhance precipitation in areas facing water scarcity.
Understanding Man’s Impact on Weather Systems: The extent of humanity’s impact on natural weather systems remains a subject of ongoing scientific study. Weather modification programs like cloud seeding are designed to enhance precipitation within the natural variability of weather patterns. Determining a direct link between cloud seeding and specific weather events, such as the “snowpocalypse” of 2015, is a complex challenge that requires comprehensive research and analysis.
The concerns of Idaho residents regarding cloud seeding and weather modification are valid and must be addressed. Transparency, rigorous research, and responsible oversight are essential to ensure that these programs are conducted safely and within the bounds of ethical and environmental considerations. It is our collective responsibility to advocate for transparency, engage in informed dialogue, and seek answers to legitimate questions as we navigate the complex realm of weather modification in Idaho. Only when citizens express concern and interest through open dialogue and call for transparent practices can we ensure the well-being of our communities and the preservation of our environment.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of connected smart objects that will be boosted by 5G technology, which will, in turn enhance the connectivity of our homes, offices, and cities. However, the widespread use of IoT and 5G technology can raise ethical and social concerns, such as privacy concerns. The use of IoT sensors can track personal data, which can be used for targeted advertising or other purposes. The increase of 5G connections is a concern to those with special needs and autoimmune diseases who have electromagnetic sensitivity. However, IoT and 5G claim they can help people live more independently by enabling remote monitoring of health conditions and providing telehealth services.
Without a doubt, the combination of IoT and 5G technology will transform the way people live and work. However, the widespread adoption of 5G technology by healthcare systems can also raise concerns about cybersecurity and privacy.
The information session at Hayden Library on August 12 at 3:00 will discuss these and other questions related to IoT and 5G technology, including the impact on privacy, independence, and health, as well as the validity of the safety of 5G on our bodies.
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Highlights of the Evening 
Idaho’s Largest Toy Drive: Embrace the giving spirit of the season by contributing to Idaho’s Largest Toy Drive. Spread joy and happiness to those in need.
Special Guest – Nate Shelman: KBOI’s very own Nate Shelman will be our guest of honor, adding a touch of magic and charisma to the evening.
Live Dinner Music: Enjoy enchanting live music as you savor a delectable, chef-curated dinner. Our cuisine caters to guests with dietary restrictions, ensuring everyone’s satisfaction.
No-Host Brews and Spirits: Quench your thirst with a selection of top-tier beverages available for purchase, ensuring your evening is filled with cheer.
Dancing: Get your groove on as the dance floor beckons! Dance the night away to your favorite tunes and create unforgettable memories.
Sponsor a Legislator’s Ticket: In the spirit of unity and progress, you have the opportunity to make a difference. Donate an amount of your choice to sponsor a ticket for your Legislator, enabling them to attend and engage in conversations that shape the future of Idaho.
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