Name: THIRD RULEMAKING PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING IDAPA 37.03.05 – MINES TAILINGS IMPOUNDMENT STRUCTURES & IDAPA 37.03.06 – SAFETY OF DAMS
Start: 2022-08-19
End: 2022-08-19
Location: IDWR State Office, Conf. Rms. 602C&D

IDWR offices are open to the public and following the CDC guidelines for wearing masks and
observing social distancing. For in-person visits, we encourage you to call ahead for an appointment.

Current Topics

Upper Salmon River Water District 170 Proposed Expansion – On August 17, 2022, the Department issued a preliminary order expanding, modifying, combining, and abolishing water districts in the Upper Salmon River Basin.

Preliminary Order Expanding, Modifying, Combining, and Abolishing Water Districts

For more information, see the Active Districts page, Water District 170, or contact IDWR’s Water Distribution Section at (208) 287-4800.

Big Wood River Ground Water Management Area – On May 17, 2022, the Department issued an order suspending further action on certain applications to appropriate water in the Big Wood River Groundwater Management Area.

BWRGWMA Notice of Moratorium

For more information:

IDWR Moratorium Orders

Big Wood Ground Water Management Area Advisory Committee

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

Northern Idaho Adjudication Brochure

Priest Lake Management

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