North Idaho Water Users– IDWR is sending out commencement notices for the Clark Fork – Pend Oreille (CFPRB) Adjudication in 5 mailing groups through 2022.

• Due to the large volume of expected claims, commencement notices will be mailed out in groups between September 2021 – August 2022. Property owners in IDWR administrative Basin 96 will begin receiving commencement notices as early as January 2022.
• File Online – The new online portal to file an Adjudication Claim or submit a Water Right Application for Permit is now available. Printable forms are available here.

For more information:

11/29/2021 Press Release – Clark Fork-Pend Oreille River Basin Adjudication is under way, on schedule

Northern Idaho Adjudication Brochure

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