IWRB Applications for Managed Aquifer Recharge in the Upper Snake River Basins

On March 20, 1998, IWRB filed 19 applications for managed aquifer recharge. Protests were filed on all 19 applications. However, the contested case did not move forward.

In 2012, IDWR reinitiated the processing of the numerous water right applications—including IWRB’s applications. On May 22, 2012, Director Spackman held a status conference.

On January 15, 2013, following a series of outreach meetings throughout 2012 between the IWRB and interested parties, the IWRB resubmitted the original 19 applications for recharge. Four of the applications were resubmitted unmodified and the remaining original 15 applications were revised, consolidated into four applications, and resubmitted to IDWR.

Additional Information: Aquifer Recharge Districts