The following table summarizes the IWRB’s and IDWR’s rulemaking activities for the 2026/2027 rulemaking period.
| Authorizing Authority | Section | Docket Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IWRB & IDWR | Water Appropriation | ZBR* Rulemaking – IDAPA 37.01.01 Rules of Procedures | In Process |
| IDWR | Water Appropriation | ZBR* Rulemaking – IDAPA 37.03.08 Water Appropriation Rules | In Process |
*ZBR stands for “zero-base” rulemaking or rulemaking by the IWRB and IDWR conducted in compliance with the Governor’s Zero-Based Regulation Executive Order 2020-01.
If you have questions about IDWR’s rulemaking process contact rulesinfo@idwr.idaho.gov or contact Erik Boe, IDWR’s Rules Review Officer, at 208.287.4800.








