FIND AN EXAMINER
Private, certified, water right examiners can be used to file beneficial use field reports on behalf of water right permit holders. A beneficial use field report can be prepared by an IDWR-appointed examiner and is required after proof of beneficial use is submitted to IDWR. When an examination is conducted by a certified water right examiner, it must accompany the proof of beneficial use. Listed below are the current examiners appointed by IDWR.
Statutes & Rules
- Idaho Code § 42-217A – Certified Water Right Examiner
- IDAPA 37.03.02 – Beneficial Use Examination Rules
Certified Water Right Examiner Certification
Examiner Certification
Certified water right examiners must be either a licensed professional engineer or a geologist who is registered in the state of Idaho. Only an IDWR-approved certified examiner can file Beneficial Use Field Reports. If you are interested in becoming a certified Idaho Water Right Examiner:
- Review the statutes and rules.
- Complete the Certified Water Rights Examiner Application.
- Submit the application to IDWR along with the application fee.
Statutes & Rules
- Idaho Code § 42-217A – Certified Water Right Examiner
- IDAPA 37.03.02 – Beneficial Use Examination Rules
Certified Water Right Examiner Forms
Water Right Examiner Forms
- Application for Certified Water Rights Examiner
- Beneficial Use Field Report
- Supplement: Point of Diversion/Place of Use
- Supplement: Season of Use/Purpose of Use
Beneficial Use Forms
- Notice of Abandonment of Water Right
- Statement of Completion for Submitting Proof of Beneficial Use
- Instructions for Filing Proof of Beneficial Use and Fee Schedule
- Request for Extension of Time for Proof of Beneficial Use
- Instructions for Filing a Request for Extension of Time to Submit Proof of Beneficial Use
- Request to Reinstate a Permit Lapsed more than Sixty Days
- Application for Extension of Time to Avoid Forfeiture of a Water Right
- Resumption of Beneficial Use – Use when proving resumption of use for a water right, after an Application for Extension of Time to Avoid Forfeiture was granted.