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IDWR-Issued Orders

OrderDate
  • Declaration of Proof of Service
  • May 10, 2024
  • Declaration of Proof of Service
  • June 23, 2023
  • Notice of Amended Snake River Basin Moratorium Order, Letter
  • October 21, 2022
  • Certificate of Service
  • August 17, 2022
    Preliminary Order Modifying Water District No. 110, with Cover LetterApril 20, 2022
    Preliminary Order Modifying Water District No. 140 to Exclude Sub-Districts as Independent Water DistrictsNovember 15, 2021
    Preliminary Order Requiring Measuring Devices and Controlling Works in Water District 11FOctober 7, 2021
    Amended Interlocutory Order Regarding Instructions to Water District 34 Watermaster; Notice of Status ConferenceApril 26, 2021
    Amended Preliminary Order Approving Application for Permit 95-17896January 22, 2021
    Preliminary Order Approving Application for Permit 95-17896January 15, 2021
    Preliminary Order Approving Applications for Permits 96-9685 and 96-9686 and Rejecting Applications for Permit 96-9683August 23, 2019
    Preliminary Order Denying Applications for Permit 67-15292 and 67-15297 in the Name of Eckhardt Family LLLPJuly 8, 2019
    Preliminary Order Denying Applications for Permit 67-15292 and 67-15297 in the Name of Eckhardt Family LLLPJuly 8, 2019
    Preliminary Order Requiring Measuring Devices for Ground Water Diversions in Water District No. 33June 27, 2019
    Order on Reconsideration; Amended Preliminary Order Approving Permit Upon Conditions in the Matter of Application for Permit 63-34348 in the Name of Elmore County, Board of County CommissionersMay 7, 2019
    Order Extending Moratorium in the Boise Front Low Temperature Geothermal Resource Groundwater Management AreaMay 3, 2019
    Final Order Approving Stipulated Mitigation Plan filed by the Coalition of Cities, the City of Idaho Falls, and the City of Pocatello in Response to the Surface Water Coalition Delivery CallApril 9, 2019
    Preliminary Order Approving Permit Upon Conditions for Permit 63-34348 in the Name of Elmore County, Board of County CommissionersApril 2, 2019
    Preliminary Order Approving Application for Transfer No. 82640 in the Name of Clinton K. AstonApril 1, 2019
    Order Rescinding Permit and Amendment Approval; Order Delaying Processing License No. 37-07842 in the Name of the Idaho Water Resource BoardMarch 11, 2019
    Curtailment Order in the Matter of Installing and Maintaining Measuring Devices for Groundwater Diversions in Water District 37February 25, 2019
    Curtailment Order in the Matter of Installing and Maintaining Measuring Devices for Groundwater Diversions in Water District 37February 25, 2019
    Preliminary Order Revising Water District Boundaries of Water District No. 33, Little Lost River and Tributaries, to include Groundwater Rights within Water District No. 33January 18, 2019
    Preliminary Order Creating Water Measurement District and Requiring Installation of Measuring Devices in Administrative Basin 15 - Malad ValleyNovember 9, 2018
    Final Order Requiring Controlling Works and Measuring Devices on Surface and Groundwater Diversions in Administrative Basin 74September 28, 2018
    Curtailment Order in the Matter of Requiring Measuring Devices for Groundwater Diversions in Water District 143September 17, 2018
    Curtailment Order in the Matter of Requiring Measuring Devices for Groundwater Diversions in Water Districts 31, 34, 100, 110, 120, 130, and 140August 31, 2018
    Preliminary Order Approving Application for Permit No. 63-34318 in the Name of the City of Boise Public Works DepartmentAugust 29, 2018
    Curtailment Order in the Matter of Requiring Measuring Devices for Groundwater Diversions in Water Districts 31, 34, 100, 110, 120, 130, and 140 July 31, 2018
    Preliminary Order Requiring Controlling Works and Measuring Devices in Water District No. 29-HJuly 3, 2018
    Preliminary Order Requiring Controlling Works and Measuring Devices in Water District No. 29-DJune 28, 2018
    Order Extending Moratorium in the Twin Falls Groundwater Management AreaMay 1, 2018
    Preliminary Order Expanding Water District 170 and Modifying and Combining Water Districts within Administrative Basin 74April 10, 2018
    Order Requiring Measuring Devices and Headgates in Water District 67December 1, 2017
    Order Approving Groundwater Management Plan in the Malad Valley Groundwater Management AreaNovember 3, 2017
    Order Extending Temporary Moratorium in the Malad Valley Groundwater Management AreaNovember 3, 2017
    Preliminary Order Granting Application for Permit No. 95-17241 in the Name of Steve BarnhartOctober 20, 2017
    Preliminary Order Requiring Measuring Devices for Groundwater Diversions in WD100 Rexburg Bench AreaSeptember 12, 2017
    Preliminary Order Approving Application for Transfer No. 81039 (78-10067) in the Name of Michael and Eulla WallaceAugust 16, 2017
    Preliminary Order Denying Application for Permit No. 78-12447 in the Name of James L. and Sandra J. HenleyAugust 16, 2017
    Preliminary Order Denying Application for Permit No. 78-12439 in the Name of Edward KalinowskiAugust 16, 2017
    Preliminary Order Approving Applications for Permit Nos. 63-34079 and 63-34080 in the Name of Chris EmmertJune 19, 2017
    Preliminary Order Revising Water District 100 to include Groundwater Rights in the Rexburg Bench AreaMay 10, 2017
    Interlocutory Order Regarding Instructions to Water District 34 Watermaster; Order Vacating Deadline and Hearing Dates; Notice of Status ConferenceApril 7, 2017
    Preliminary Order Requiring Measuring Devices/Controlling Works in Upper Teton River Basin (WD01 and Basin 22)February 27, 2017
    Preliminary Order Approving Application for Transfer No. 79943 in the Name of Albion 12 Investments, LLC February 3, 2017
    Preliminary Order Denying Motion for Summary Judgment and Denying Application for Permit No. 25-14428 in the Name of Black Hawk HOA and Iron Rim Ranch HOAJanuary 13, 2017
    Final Order Issuing Permit No. 74-16008 in the Name of Lynn Herbst and Robin HerbstNovember 22, 2016
    Final Order Rescinding American Falls Groundwater Management AreaNovember 2, 2016
    Order Designating the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer Groundwater Management AreaNovember 2, 2016
    Final Order Addressing Exceptions and Amending Transfer Approval for Transfer No. 79778 in the Name of City of MeridianOctober 4, 2016
    Preliminary Order Regarding the Proposed Creation of a West Ada Area of Drilling ConcernSeptember 30, 2016
    Preliminary Order Requiring Measuring Devices for Groundwater Diversions in Water District No. 161, Mountain Home AreaSeptember 23, 2016
    Amended Final Order Re: Management Program and Curtailing Expansion Rights in the Raft River Critical Groundwater AreaSeptember 21, 2016
    Preliminary Order Granting Application for Permit No. 74-1008 in the Name of Lynn Herbst and Robin HerbstAugust 30, 2016
    Final Order Regarding Management Program in the Oakley Fan Critical Groundwater AreaAugust 26, 2016
    Final Order Regarding Management Program in the Cottonwood Critical Groundwater AreaAugust 26, 2016
    Final Order Re: Management Program and Curtailing Expansion Rights in the Raft River Critical Groundwater AreaAugust 26, 2016
    Final Order on Reconsideration Requiring Measuring Devises for Groundwater in Water Districts 31, 34, 100, 110, 120, 130, and 140July 22, 2016
    Preliminary Order Rejecting Application for Permit No. 57-11849 in the Name of Junayo Ranch Limited PartnershipJune 22, 2016
    Final Order Requiring Measuring Devices for Groundwater Diversions in the Portions of Water Districts Nos. 31, 34, 100, 110, 120, 130, and 140 Overlying the Eastern Snake Plain AquiferJune 15, 2016
    Preliminary Order Suspending Rotation Credit in Water District 34April 29, 2016
    Preliminary Order Approving Application for Transfer No. 79876 in the Name of BNH Properties LLCApril 4, 2016
    Preliminary Order Denying Application for Drilling Permit in the Name of John and Diane KuglerFebruary 12, 2016
    Final Order Approving in Part and Rejecting in Part Application for Permit No. 74-16004 in the name of Allen and/or Betty PurcellDecember 31, 2015
    Preliminary Order Re: Water District 02 Administration/Assessment of King Hill Irrigation District Water Rights No. 37-4112 and 37-21595December 29, 2015
    Amended Final Order Conditionally Approving Transfer No. 79380 in the Name of Thomas and Dorothy LenoNovember 12, 2015
    Amended Final Order Conditionally Approving Transfer No. 79357 in the Name of Thomas and Dorothy LenoNovember 12, 2015
    Order Designating Malad Valley GWMA and Establishing Temporary MoratoriumNovember 4, 2015
    Final Order Denying Application for Transfer No. 79384 in the Name of Thomas and Dorothy LenoOctober 13, 2015
    Final Order Approving Application for Transfer No. 79380 in the Name of Thomas and Dorothy LenoOctober 13, 2015
    Final Order Approving Application for Transfer No. 79357 in the Name of Thomas and Dorothy LenoOctober 13, 2015
    Final Order Addressing Exceptions and Denying Application for Permit No. 27-12261 in the Name of the City of BlackfootSeptember 22, 2015
    Preliminary Order Rejecting Application for Permit No. 75-14788 in the Name of Paul Sommerfeld and Judy SommerfeldSeptember 22, 2015
    Final Order Denying Exceptions regarding Application for Permit No. 36-17011 in the Name of North Snake Groundwater District, et al.August 5, 2015
    Preliminary Order Approving Application for Transfer No. 79037 in the Name of P4 Production LLCAugust 4, 2015
    Final Order regarding Application for Temporary Change No. TC-34-149 in the Name of Mitchell SorensonJune 30, 2015
    Preliminary Order Issuing Permit No. 27-12261 in the Name of The City of BlackfootJune 30, 2015
    Preliminary Order Approving Application for Permit No. 45-14456 in the Name of Albion 12 Investments, LLCJune 26, 2015
    Preliminary Order Approving Application for Transfer No. 79676 in the Name of Birch Creek Culinary Water Co.June 19, 2015
    Amended Preliminary Order Approving Application for Transfer No. 79380 in the Name of Thomas and Dorothy Leno


    June 1, 2015
    Amended Preliminary Order Approving Application for Transfer No. 79357 in the Name of Thomas and Dorothy Leno


    June 1, 2015
    Preliminary Order Approving Application for Transfer No. 79466 in the Name of Four Sisters Dairy, LLC


    May 29, 2015
    Preliminary Order Denying Application for Transfer No. 79384 in the Name of Thomas and Dorothy Leno


    May 29, 2015
    Preliminary Order Issuing Permit No. 35-14402 in the Name of Karl T. Cook or Jeffrey M. CookMay 15, 2015
    Preliminary Order Issuing Permit No. 36-17011 in the Name of North Snake Groundwater District, et al.May 13, 2015
    Preliminary Order Denying Permit No. 27-7568 in the Name of Tanner Lane Ranch, LLLPMay 13, 2015
    Final Order Adopting Groundwater Management Plan within the Lewiston Plateau Groundwater Management AreaMarch 25, 2015
    Order on Reconsideration of Application for Transfer No. 79560 in the Name of NSGWD, MVGWD, & SWIDMarch 18, 2015
    Amended Final Order Approving Application for Transfer No. 79560 in the name of NSGWD, MVGWD, & SWIDMarch 18, 2015
    Final Order Denying Exceptions for Permit No. 36-17002 in the Name of Rangen, Inc.March 13, 2015
    Final Order Approving Application for Transfer No. 79560 in the Name of NSGWD, MVGWD, & SWIDFebruary 19, 2015
    Final Order Denying Application for Permit No. 36-16976 in the Name of North Snake Groundwater District, et al.February 6, 2015
    Preliminary Order Issuing Permit No. 15-7381 in the Name of Anton and Lacie JensenJanuary 6, 2015
    Preliminary Order Issuing Permit No. 36-17002 in the Name of Rangen, Inc.January 2, 2015
    Preliminary Order Issuing Permit No. 36-16976 in the Name of North Snake Groundwater District, et al.November 18, 2014
    Final Order Regarding Measuring and Reporting the "Average Daily Flow" as Measured at the Murphy Gaging StationOctober 27, 2014
    Preliminary Order of Combination of Water District 13L into Water District 13MSeptember 24, 2014
    Preliminary Order Approving Application for Permit No. 15-7365 in the Name of Daniel C. EvansAugust 29, 2014
    Order Granting Renewed Motion to Stay Application for Permit No. 55-7440, et al., in the Name of Hanley RanchAugust 13, 2014
    Final Order Denying Exception of Application to Transfer No. 78255 in the Name of The Valley Club, Inc.July 28, 2014
    Order Addressing Exceptions and Final Order for Applications for Permit Nos. 63-32459 and 63-32460 in the Name of G.O. Investments Idaho, LLCJuly 21, 2014
    Final Order Denying Application for Transfer No. 77610 in the Name of Parkinson FarmsMay 29, 2014
    Final Order of Water Right License No. 37-20628 in the Name of William FruehlingMay 7, 2014
    Order Extending Moratorium in the Boise Front Low Temperature Geothermal Resource Groundwater Management AreaApril 29, 2014
    Preliminary Order Issuing Permit No. 61-12274 in the Name of Louis D. JeffreyMarch 4, 2014
    Order Granting Motion to Stay Application for Permit Nos. 55-7440 through 55-7452 and 55-7454 through 55-7456 in the Name of Hanley RanchFebruary 27, 2014
    Final Order for Application for Transfer No. 78283 in the Name of Buckeye Farms, Inc.February 21, 2014
    Preliminary Order Approving Application for Permit No. 63-33467 in the Name of the City of Boise Public Works DepartmentFebruary 14, 2014
    Final Order Rejecting Exceptions for Permit No. 51-12990 in the Name of Kent KohringFebruary 14, 2014
    Second Preliminary Order Approving Application for Transfer No. 77610 in the Name of Parkinson FarmsJanuary 7, 2014
    Preliminary Order Denying Permit No. 21-13127 in the Name of Douglas and/or Darla CutlerDecember 10, 2013
    Order Granting Petition for Reconsideration, Withdrawing Final Order, and Augmenting the Record for Permit Nos. 55-07440 through 55-07452 and 55-07454 through 55-07456 in the Name of Hanley RanchNovember 26, 2013
    Final Order for Applications for Permit Nos. 55-07440 through 55-07452 and 55-07454 and 55-7456 in the Name of Hanley RanchOctober 29, 2013
    Preliminary Order in the Matter of the Proposed Combination of Water District Nos. 37, 37A, 37C, and 37M and the Inclusion of Both Surface Water and Groundwater Rights in the Combined Water District; and in the Matter of Abolishing the Upper Wood Rivers Water Measurement DistrictSeptember 17, 2013
    Final Order Requiring Measuring Devices for Diversions in Water District No. 2, Snake River from Milner Dam to the Murphy Gage below Swan Falls DamAugust 26, 2013
    Final Order Regarding Instructions to the Watermasters for Water District Nos. 1 and 27July 22, 2013
    Final Order for Petition for Removal of Water District 34 WatermasterJuly 17, 2013
    Final Order Regarding Water Supply Bank Lease for Water Right No. 63-00194July 17, 2013
    Final Order Regarding Instructions to Water District 02 Watermaster regarding Water Right 02-2080June 28, 2013
    Final Order Regarding Instructions to Water District 02 Watermaster and Water District 130 Watermaster, Nos. 02-0100, 02-2001 A/B, 02-2032A/B, 02-2036, 02-2056, 02-2057, 02-2059, 02-2060, 02-2064, 02-2065, 02-4000A/B, 02-4001/B, 02-10135, 37-2128, 37-2471, 37-2472, 37-20709, and 37-20710June 28, 2013
    Final Order Regarding Administration (of Idaho Power Company's Hells Canyon Complex Water Rights), Nos. 03-2018, 03-10246, and 03-10247June 28, 2013
    Final Order Extending Moratorium in the Twin Falls Groundwater Management AreaJune 11, 2013
    Final Order Approving Transfer No. 78352 in the Name of South View DairyMay 30, 2013
    Preliminary Order Approving Transfer 78362 in the Name of Sally JohnsonApril 24, 2013
    Preliminary Order for License No. 45-7385 in the Name of Wayne and Sherrie HurstApril 9, 2013
    Final Order regarding Instructions to Water District 01 Watermaster for Water Right No. 1-6, American Falls Reservoir District No. 2February 11, 2013
    Preliminary Order Approving Application for Permit No. 67-14951 in the Name of Adam W. ConsiglioDecember 31, 2012
    Preliminary Order Revising Water Districts 170 and 73December 18, 2012
    Final Order Denying Application for Permit No. 13-7697 in the Name of Twin Lakes Canal Co.October 18, 2012
    Preliminary Order Confirming Status of Transfer Approvals as Final Orders of the Department for Transfer Nos. 68302 and 65886 in the Name of City of PrestonOctober 12, 2012
    Final Order Issuing Permit for permit no. 15-7347 in the name of Lawrence V. (Vic) RichesSeptember 14, 2012
    Preliminary Order Withdrawing Order Granting Petition for Reconsideration, Withdrawing Amended Transfer Approval and Denying Petition for Reconsideration and Request for Hearing in the Matter of Application for Transfer No. 65416 in the Name of Cub River Irrigation CoSeptember 6, 2012
    Order Granting Request for Hearing, Denying Petition for Reconsideration and Staying Preliminary Orders in the Matter of Applications for Transfer Nos. 68302 and 65886 in the Name of City of PrestonSeptember 6, 2012
    Preliminary Order Approving Application for Permit No. 65-23457 in the Name of Glenn Ford and Joyce FordAugust 24, 2012
    Preliminary Order Approving Application for Transfer No. 77610 in the Name of Parkinson FarmsAugust 22, 2012
    Preliminary Order Denying Application for Permit No. 13-7697 in the Name of Twin Lakes Canal CompanyJuly 26, 2012
    Preliminary Order Approving Application for Permit No. 95-10877 in the Name of Sylte Ranch LLCJuly 16, 2012
    Final Order Creating Water District No. 2July 10, 2012
    Order to Augment Record in the Matter of Application for Permit No. 15-7347 in the Name of Lawrence V. (Vic) Riches

    The complete data supporting the Order's attachment can be found electronically at the following link or in the data files below:



    June 25, 2012
    Order Denying Petition for Reconsideration in the Matter of the Creation of Water District No. 2, Snake River from Milner Dam to Murphy Gage below Swan Falls DamJune 7, 2012
    Preliminary Order in the Matter of Water Right License No. 37-7460 in the Name of Frank Astorquia and/or Josephine AstorquiaMay 30, 2012
    Preliminary Order in the Matter of the Creation of Water District No. 2, Snake River from Milner Dam to Murphy Gage below Swan Falls DamMay 1, 2012
    Order Denying Petition for Reconsideration and Clarification in the Matter of Application for Permit No. 63-32573 in the Name of the City of EagleApril 12, 2012
    Preliminary Order Issuing Permit No. 15-7347 in the Name of Lawrence V. (Vic) RichesApril 9, 2012
    Preliminary Order Issuing Permit No. 15-7330 in the Name of M.J. Davis Memorial Limited PartnershipMarch 27, 2012
    Final Order Denying Mitigation Credits in the Name of Eastern Snake Plain Recharge AllianceMarch 23, 2012
    Second Amended Final Order in the Matter of Application for Permit No. 63-32573 in the Name of the City of EagleMarch 9, 2012
    Final Order in the Matter of Permit No. 37-7842 in the Name of the Idaho Water Resource BoardFebruary 28, 2012
    Preliminary Order Approving Application for Permit to Appropriate Water No. 63-33321 in the Name of Elk Creek Corp.January 5, 2012
    Recommended Order Granting Petitioners' Motion for Summary Judgment and Rescinding Extension of Time for Permit No. 37-7842 in the Name of the Idaho Water Resource BoardNovember 30, 2011
    Preliminary Order Approving Applications for Transfer 75738 & 75739 & in the Name of Matthew M. Machado and Jacqueline C. MachadoSeptember 26, 2011
    Preliminary Order Creating a Water Measurement District for the Measurement and Reporting of Groundwater Rights in the Upper Big and Little Wood River Basins in Administrative Basin 37September 21, 2011
    Final Order Amending Order Staying Approval of Applications and Suspending Further Development of Permits to Appropriate Groundwater in the Banbury Hot Springs Groundwater Management AreaAugust 4, 2011
    Order Granting Petition for Reconsideration and Clarification and Amended Preliminary Order Denying Application for Permit No. 51-13040 in the Name of the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land ManagementJuly 29, 2011
    Preliminary Order Denying Application for Permit No. 51-13040 in the Name of the United States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land ManagementJuly 29, 2011
    Order Denying Petition for Reconsideration of Transfer No. 75705 in the Name of Preston-Whitney Irrigation Co.July 20, 2011
    Final Order Suspending Action and Prohibiting Development for Permit No. 35-8359 in the Name of John B. & Diane K. KuglerJuly 18, 2011
    Amended Preliminary Order Denying Application for Transfer No. 76286 in the Name of Telford Lands LLCJuly 1, 2011
    Final Order of Transfer No. 75705 in the Name of Preston-Whitney Irrigation CoJune 21, 2011
    Order Denying Petitions for Reconsideration of Application for Permit No. 74-15613 in the Name of F. James and Paula J. WhittakerJune 13, 2011
    Preliminary Order Affirming Issuance of Permit S65-20105 in the Name of L.B. Industries, Inc.May 25, 2011
    Final Order of Application for Permit No. 74-15613 in the Name of F. James and Paula J. WhittakerMay 10, 2011
    Preliminary Order Approving Application for Permit No. 61-12239 in the Name of Clear Springs Ranch LLCApril 20, 2011
    Preliminary Order Denying Application for Permit No. 11-7582 in the Name of The Retreat at Bear Lake, LLC dba Black Bear ResortFebruary 4, 2011
    Order Accepting Settlement in Part and Stay of Further Proceedings for Water Rights 63-9138 & 63-9139 in the Name of the City of BoiseJanuary 18, 2011
    Final Order of Application to Appropriate Water No. 95-9360 in the Name of Tall Pine Lakeview Estates, LLCOctober 26, 2010
    Final Order of Application to Appropriate Water No. 29-13778 in the Name of Diamond T Ranch, LLCSeptember 7, 2010
    Final Order Granting Petitions to Correct License No. 02-02209 in the Name of Cottonwod Canal Company; Interlocutory Order Regarding Ownership and Setting Scheduling Conference to Correct and Change Ownership of License No. 02-02209 in the Name of Black Mesa Farms, LLC

    August 12, 2010
    Preliminary Order Approving Transfer No. 75471 in the Name of Caribou Lands LLCJuly 20, 2010
    Preliminary Order Issuing Permit No. 73-12167 in the Name of The United States Bureau of Land ManagementJune 30, 2010
    Final Order and Order Denying Exceptions for Transfer No. 73969 in the Name of Robert RoheMay 12, 2010
    Final Order Denying Petition for Review of Order Denying Petition to Intervene Transfer No. 73969 in the Name of Robert RoheMay 12, 2010
    Final Order to Appropriate a Minimum Stream Flow for Permit Nos. 37-22262 (Big Wood River) and 37-22263 (Little Wood Rivers)April 27, 2010
    Final Order for Application for Amendment of Permit No. 95-9045 in the Name of Black Rock Utilities, Inc.April 27, 2010
    Preliminary Order Approving Application for Transfer No. 75529 in the Name of Gregory and Julie DevriesMarch 18, 2010
    Preliminary Order Approving Application to Appropriate Water No. 63-33064 in the Name of Lawrence Hansen and Kay HansenFebruary 12, 2010
    Order Designating Official Transcript for Permit No. 63-32573 in the Name of M3 Eagle LLCJanuary 25, 2010
    Amended Final Order of Application to Appropriate Water No. 63-32573 in the Name of M3 Eagle LLC.January 25, 2010
    Amended Preliminary Order Denying Application for Transfer No. 73951 in the Name of Mud Lake Water Users Inc.January 22, 2010
    Preliminary Order for Permit No. 96-9395 in the Name of The Idaho Water Resource Board to Establish a Minimum Lake Level in Cocolalla LakeJanuary 15, 2010
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