Overview
The Grand View-Bruneau GWMA is located in north-central Owyhee County, south of the Snake River. The management area was designated on October 29, 1982 because of increased and projected increases in groundwater withdrawal and declines in spring flows from the geothermal aquifer system.
The impact of groundwater development on spring flows has been studied by various researchers as a result of the listing of the Bruneau Hot Springs snail as an Endangered Species in 1993. The snail’s dependency on hot springs for its habitat has resulted in studies to evaluate the impact of groundwater pumping on spring discharges.
The Advisory Committee was established in February of 2021, and is actively working with IDWR to develop a Management Plan for the GWMA.
Upcoming Meetings
Documents & Resources
Order & Final Management Plan
- Notice of Order Approving Ground Water Management Plan Plan – April 18, 2023
- Order Approving Ground Water Management Plan – April 18, 2023
- Service List on Order Approving Ground Water Management Plan – April 18, 2023
- Final Grand View – Bruneau Ground Water Management Plan – April 18, 2023
Draft Management Plan & Public Comments
- GBGWMA Draft Management Plan – September 23, 2022
- Public Meeting Presentation GBGWMA – December 06, 2022
- Public Meeting Minutes GBGWMA Bruneau ID – December 06, 2022
- Roster of Attendance at GBGWMA Public Meeting – December 06, 2022
Public Meeting Written Comments
- Written Comments from David Lahtinen – December 16, 2022
Committee Members
- Sid Erwin, Individual
- Chris Black, Individual
- Gene Tindall, Individual
- Bill White, Individual
- Roy Mink, Individual
- Stacey Buckingham, Individual
- Bill Wolfe, Individual
- Russell Schiermeier, Schiermeier Farms
- Kent Frisch, Consultant Representing Simplot Co.
- John Morrison, Councilman, Grand View City Council
- Ken Unruh, Individual
- Megan Blanksma (Ex-officio Member), Idaho State House of Representatives
