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ID H0197
Bill
Status
2/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Resources and Conservation Committee
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AI Summary
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Idaho Water Resource Board must divert all available water for recharge purposes in the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer under its existing recharge water rights
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Recharge diversions continue until the seasonal goal of 350,000 acre-feet is met, or a higher goal established in an approved state water plan is achieved
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Recharge requirement ends if the Director of the Department of Water Resources declares in writing that the aquifer or any recharged portion is stable
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Adds new Section 42-1781 to Idaho Code, Chapter 17, Title 42
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Declared an emergency measure with effective date of July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Amends and adds to existing law to provide for the diversion of water for aquifer recharge purposes.
EASTERN SNAKE PLAIN AQUIFER RECHARGE
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to Resources & Conservation
2/11/2025