Idaho Land Conservation Assistance Network

Water Quality in Southwest Region

 Irrigation And Groundwater

   
Show Articles on Irrigation And Groundwater (24)
New sprinkler retrofits are a hit with South Idaho farmers
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LESA, which stands for low-elevation sprinkler application, was developed by researchers with the University of Idaho and Washington State University.

 

Lawn Irrigation Guide - An Easy Way to Save Water
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Lawn irrigation accounts for nearly half of homeowner water usage. Many homeowners irrigate too often and for too short a period to meet lawn and especially landscaping (tree and shrub) needs.

 

Water Quality in the West
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Policy Resolution 2014-04: States have jurisdiction over water resource allocation decisions and are responsible for how to balance state water resource needs within Clean Water Act objectives.

 

Benewah Soil & Water Conservation District - Five Year Resource Conservation Plan July1, 2010–June 30, 2015 Updated for FY 2014
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This document identifies the resource needs in the Conservation District and presents a resource conservation action plan for meeting these needs.

 

Estimated Use of Water in the United States in 2010
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This report is the 13th in a series of U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Circular reports that have been published every 5 years since 1950.

 

Sugarbeet Irrigation Management Using Watermark Moisture Sensors
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Explains how to install soil moisture sensors and use them to schedule irrigations more efficiently. Growers who have used them have reduced water use and sometimes improved yields.

 

Spatial Variability Considerations in Interpreting Soil Moisture Measurements for Irrigation
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Detailed examination of the effects varying soil types have on irrigation practices and how to determine the appropriate volume of irrigation for those soil types.

 

Potato Irrigation Management
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Efficient irrigation management can increase marketable yield while reducing production costs by conserving water, energy, and nitrogen fertilizer and while reducing potential groundwater contamination.

 

Optimal Performance from Center Pivot Sprinkler Systems
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Center pivot sprinkler systems are replacing hand and wheel line systems because of their automation, large areal coverage, reliability, and high application uniformity.

 

Managing Irrigation Water Quality for Crop Production in the Pacific Northwest
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Learn how to use water analyses to choose appropriate water treatment and water management practices in irrigated agriculture. The publication covers kinds of tests, sample collection, interpretation of test results, and more.

 

Center Pivot Irrigation for Corn - Water Management and System Design Considerations in Southern Idaho
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This bulletin describes the water requirements of the corn crop and explains how to manage a center pivot irrigation system to deliver enough water to the crop at the right times.

 

Estimating Water Requirements of Hard Red Spring Wheat for Final Irrigations
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This publication teaches how to use the soil feel and appearance method and information on crop stage and soil type to determine whether and how much to irrigate.

 

Irrigation Systems for Idaho Agriculture
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Discusses and compares agricultural irrigation systems: surface systems, sprinkler systems, and micro-irrigation and drip irrigation systems.

 

Irrigation Uniformity
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Irrigation uniformity, or how evenly an irrigation system distributes water over a field, can have major effects on yield, quality, and gross receipts.

 

Irrigation Scheduling Using Water-Use Tables
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Poor irrigation management can reduce crop yields, degrade crop quality, foster disease, and increase pumping costs. This publication has information on using water-use tables to irrigate crops properly.

 

Economics of Surface Irrigation Systems
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Annual operating and ownership costs were presented for five different gravity irrigation systems and pumpback systems. Investment costs for these systems were collected from irrigation supply companies in February 1993.

 

Water Testing
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The Quality Water for Idaho series discusses ways farmers and homeowners can ensure the present and future safety of ground and surface waters in Idaho.

 

Pesticides in Idaho Groundwater - Monitoring, Protection, and Prevention
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Covers Idaho State Department of Agriculture programs for monitoring groundwater and acting on pesticide detections, provides data on the extent of groundwater contamination in Idaho, and gives ways to prevent groundwater contamination.

 

Nutrient and Pesticide Management in the HUA
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The Idaho Snake-Payette Rivers Hydrologic Unit Area (HUA) Water Quality Project was one of 74 projects funded nationally by the U.S. Department of Agriculture designed to protect and improve water quality.

 

Nitrate and Groundwater
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The Quality Water for Idaho series discusses ways farmers and homeowners can ensure the present and future safety of ground and surface waters in Idaho.

 

Irrigation Management in the HUA
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The Idaho Snake-Payette Rivers Hydrologic Unit Area (HUA) Water Quality Project was one of 74 projects funded nationally by the U.S. Department of Agriculture designed to protect and improve water quality.

 

Groundwater and Wellhead Protection in the HUA
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The Idaho Snake-Payette Rivers Hydrologic Unit Area (HUA) Water Quality Project was one of 74 projects funded nationally by the U.S. Department of Agriculture designed to protect and improve water quality.

 

Water Transfers in the West - Projects, Trends, and Leading Practices in Voluntary Water Trading
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Provides an overview on how the region can help meet growing demands for water with voluntary market-based sales and leases of water rights.

 

Idaho State Water Plan
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The Idaho Water Resource Board is charged with the development of the Idaho Comprehensive State Water Plan. The plan includes the statewide water policy plan and associated component basin and water body plans which cover specific geographic areas of the state.

 

Show Irrigation And Groundwater Organizations & Professionals (110)
There are 110 resources serving Southwest Region in the following categories:
map itMap of Irrigation And Groundwater Organizations & Professionals serving Southwest Region
Geologists / Hydrologists
C&S Environmental Consulting
Buford E. Collier - Senior Environmental Project Manager - Kilgore, TX
Idaho Geological Survey
- Moscow, ID
Idaho Water Science Center
- Boise, ID
Leslie Eldridge
Water, Civil, and Environmental Inc. - Boise, ID
Sevee & Maher Engineers, Inc.
- Cumberland, ME
Government Agencies
Boise District Office
Bureau of Land Management - Boise, ID
Boise Region
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality - Boise, ID
Brennan Bajdek, M.A., RPA
North Wind Resource Consulting - Senior Archaeologist/Project Manager - Idaho Falls, ID
Bruneau Field Office
Bureau of Land Management - Boise, ID
Bureau of Land Management
Nikki Haskett - Office of National Conservation Lands and Community Partnerships - Washington, DC
Bureau of Reclamation
- Washington, DC
Christopher Warren
USDA/Rural Development - Business Grant & Loan Analyst - Washington, DC
Four Rivers Field Office
Bureau of Land Management - Boise, ID
Idaho Bean Commission
Lacey Menasco - Administrator - Boise, ID
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Virgil Moore - Director - Boise, ID
Idaho Department of Lands
Tom Schultz - Director - Boise, ID
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
- Boise, ID
Idaho Department of Water Resources
- Boise, ID
Idaho DEQ Nonpoint Source Management Program
Julia Achabal - Program Coordinator - Boise, ID
Idaho Governor's Office of Species Conservation
- Boise, ID
Idaho Governor’s Office of Energy Resources
- Boise, ID
Idaho NRCS State Office
Curtis Elke - State Conservationist - Boise, ID
Idaho Office of Species Conservation
Irina Victoria - Administrative Assistant - Boise, ID
Idaho Soil and Water Conservation Commission
- Boise, ID
Idaho State Department of Agriculture
- Boise, ID
Idaho State Office
Bureau of Land Management - Boise, ID
Idaho Water Supply Bank
Remington Buyer, Water Supply Bank Coordinator - Idaho Department of Water Resources - Boise, ID
Monarch Conservation Science Partnership
- LA Crosse, WI
Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey NCA
- Boise, ID
National Invasive Species Council
U.S. Department of the Interior - Washington, DC
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Washington, DC
NRCS National Water Quality Initiative
- Washington, DC
Owyhee Field Office
Bureau of Land Management - Marsing, ID
Small Business Development Center
Doug Covey - State Director - Boise, ID
State and Private Forestry
USDA Forest Service - Office of Communication - Washington, DC
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Washington, DC
U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Washington, DC
U.S. Forest Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture - Washington, DC
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior - Washington, DC
US Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Washington, DC
USDA Rural Development - Idaho Office
- Boise, ID
Utah Department of Agriculture and Food
- Price, UT
Western Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies
- Cheyenne, WY
Western Governors’ Association
James Ogsbury - Executive Director - Denver, CO
Western Idaho Area Office
USDA Rural Development - Caldwell, ID
White's Creek Lake Campground
- Eupora, MS
Wildfire Mitigation
Boise Fire Department - Boise, ID
Irrigation Suppliers and Contractors
A to Z Sprinklers and Landscape
Ken Cumpton - Boise, ID
Agri Drain
- Adair, IA
Alpha Landscape & Property Maintenance
Sue Patterson - Cascade, ID
Blue Ribbon Landscape & Maintenance
Hans Ellis - President and Operations Manager - Nampa, ID
Cutting Edge Landscape
Bob Wheeler - Boise, ID
David Siegel
- Idaho Falls, ID
DripWorks
- Willits, CA
Flutterby Gardens Landscaping, LLC
Elisa Clark - Boise, ID
Fred Butler
- Wilder, ID
Leslie Eldridge
Water, Civil, and Environmental Inc. - Boise, ID
Maximized Water Management LLC
William (Bill) Fuchs - Owner - Chester, ID
Netafim Drip-Micro Irrigation Products
Netafim USA - Fresno, CA
Pro Care Landscape Services
Kevin Allen - General Manager - Boise, ID
Rain For Rent, Inc.
- Nampa, ID
Reinke Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Chris Roth - President - Deshler, NE
Valley Pump & Equipment Company, Inc.
- Emmett, ID
Licensed Water Well Contractors
Boart Longyear
Jason Lamb - Commercial Manager Drilling Services - US/Mexico - Glendale, AZ
C&S Environmental Consulting
Buford E. Collier - Senior Environmental Project Manager - Kilgore, TX
Soil / Water Testing Labs
DBSA Soil Testing & Research Laboratory
Joleen Hines - Laboratory Manager - Albuquerque, NM
EarthOptics
- Arlington, VA
Ecoresource Solutions Inc
Tony Byrne - President/Principal Ecologist - Arvada, CO
KETOS
- Milpitas, CA
Perry Agricultural Laboratory
- Bowling Green, MO
Resource Analytical & Management Group, LLC
Billy K. Lemons - President & Principal Consultant - Nacogdoches, TX
TPS Lab - Your Crop's Dieticians
- Edinburg, TX
State Funding / Technical Resources
Access Yes!
Idaho Department of Fish and Game - Boise, ID
Boise Region
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality - Boise, ID
IDAH2O Master Water Stewards
Jim Ekins - Program Coordinator - Coeur d'Alene, ID
Idaho Bee Inspection Program
ISDA Plants & Insects Division - Boise, ID
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Virgil Moore - Director - Boise, ID
Idaho Department of Lands
Tom Schultz - Director - Boise, ID
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
- Boise, ID
Idaho Department of Water Resources
- Boise, ID
Idaho DEQ Nonpoint Source Management Program
Julia Achabal - Program Coordinator - Boise, ID
Idaho Fish and Wildlife Information System
Idaho Department of Fish and Game - Boise, ID
Idaho Forest Legacy Program
Jennifer Barker - Forest Legacy Program Manager - Coeur d’Alene, ID
Idaho Governor’s Office of Energy Resources
- Boise, ID
Idaho Habitat Improvement Program
Jeff Gould, Bureau Chief - Wildlife - Idaho Department of Fish and Game - Boise , ID
Idaho Master Naturalist Program
Sara Focht - Idaho Department of Fish and Game - Boise, ID
Idaho Project WILD
Lori Adams - Project WILD Coordinator - Boise, ID
Idaho Soil and Water Conservation Commission
- Boise, ID
Idaho State Department of Agriculture
- Boise, ID
Idaho State Department of Agriculture Noxious Weeds Program
Nic Zurfluh - Noxious Weeds and Invasive Species Section Manager - Boise, ID
Idaho Water Resources Research Institute
Dr. John C. Tracy, IWRRI Director - Unversity of Idaho - Moscow, ID
Idaho Water Supply Bank
Remington Buyer, Water Supply Bank Coordinator - Idaho Department of Water Resources - Boise, ID
Idaho Weed Awareness Campaign
Roger Batt - Executive Director - Meridian, ID
Idaho Wildlife Diversity Program
Idaho Department of Fish and Game - Boise, ID
ISDA's Noxious Weed Cost Share Program
- Boise, ID
Resource Conservation & Range Development Loan Program - Idaho
Terry Hoebelheinrich - Loan Officer - Boise, ID
Sage-grouse Conservation and Management
Idaho Department of Fish and Game - Boise, ID
Small Business Development Center
Doug Covey - State Director - Boise, ID
Urban and Community Forestry
Matt Perkins - Urban and Community Forestry Program Manager - Coeur d'Alene, ID
Wildlife Tracts - Idaho
Idaho Department of Fish and Game - Nampa, ID
Water Conservation
Cascade Earth Sciences
- Pocatello, ID
Columbia-Pacific Northwest - Cooperative Watershed Management Program
Bureau of Reclamation - Boise, ID
Idaho Department of Water Resources
- Boise, ID
Idaho Ground Water Association
- Boise, ID
Idaho Water Resources Research Institute
Dr. John C. Tracy, IWRRI Director - Unversity of Idaho - Moscow, ID
Idaho Water Science Center
- Boise, ID
Idaho Water Supply Bank
Remington Buyer, Water Supply Bank Coordinator - Idaho Department of Water Resources - Boise, ID
WestWater Research, LLC
- Boise, ID
Water Districts and Associations
Idaho Ground Water Association
- Boise, ID
Idaho Water Users Association
Norm Semanko - Executive Director and General Counsel - Boise, ID

 Surface Water Quality

   
Show Articles on Surface Water Quality (32)
Taking Care of Streams in Eastern Washington, Eastern Oregon, and Idaho A Landowner's Guide to Riparian Areas
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Helpful ideas landowners can follow to preserve water quality and the environment around their home, lawn, livestock areas, and garden. Color photos show streamside plant species native to the Northwest.

 

Weiser River Total Maximum Daily Loads Five-Year Review
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This document presents a five-year review of the Weiser River Subbasin Assessment and Total Maximum Daily Loads (SBA/TMDL) (DEQ 2006a). This review addresses the water bodies in the Weiser River subbasin that are in Idaho’s current and most recent draft Section 4(a) of the Integrated Report.

 

Idaho Conservation Partners Work To Fix Weiser River Levees
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Learn how the Idaho Soil and Water Conservation Commission teamed up with partners to develop an engineering plan and implement the repair to the levees along the Weiser River.

 

Karl Tyler inks conservation easement to protect prime salmon habitat
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Tyler has been thinking about preserving the salmon Karl Tyler with his wife Donna and Zip. Below, the sign for the Little Eight Mile Ranch features the Chevy logo, Tyler’s initials and one of their livestock brands.

 

State Oil & Natural Gas Regulations Designed to Protect Water Resources
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This report is designed to equip regulators and policymakers with pertinent data and observations to consider when evaluating and revising rules in their states.

 

Owyhee County ranchers create wetlands for wildlife, livestock
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In the arid West, water is key to the survival of everything. In recent years, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has been partnering with ranchers in Owyhee County to create more ponds and wetlands on private lands to benefit a multitude of wildlife species and livestock.

 

Weiser River TMDL Implementation Plan for Agriculture
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The Weiser River TMDL Implementation Plan for Agriculture outlines an adaptive management approach for implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) on agricultural lands.

 

EPA Cannot Regulate Stormwater Flow, Only Pollutants in Stormwater
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A federal court held last month that the Environmental Protection Agency cannot regulate storm water flow in setting a total maximum daily load for impaired waters under the Clean Water Act.

 

Water Quality in the West
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Policy Resolution 2014-04: States have jurisdiction over water resource allocation decisions and are responsible for how to balance state water resource needs within Clean Water Act objectives.

 

Water Resource Management in the West
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Policy Resolution 2014-03: As the preeminent authority on water management within their boundaries, states have the right to develop, use, control and distribute the surface water and groundwater located within their boundaries, subject to international treaties and interstate agreements and judicial decrees.

 

Benewah Soil & Water Conservation District - Five Year Resource Conservation Plan July1, 2010–June 30, 2015 Updated for FY 2014
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This document identifies the resource needs in the Conservation District and presents a resource conservation action plan for meeting these needs.

 

The History of Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting Interviews with U.S. Department of Agriculture Pioneers
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Just as snow gives the West water, snow surveys give the West’s water users the knowledge needed for successful conservation. Major sectors of the region’s economy—agriculture, industry, recreation, and government—base their water management plans on information from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Snow Survey and Supply Forecasting Program.& ...

 

Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due - Increasing Landowner Compensation for Ecosystem Services
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This report provides an overview of existing payment programs and markets, and discusses the concepts of bundling and stacking, offer policy recommendations, and provides examples of current efforts to more effectively integrate payment opportunities for landowners.

 

Getting Paid for Stewardship - An Agricultural Community Water Quality Trading Guide
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Agricultural producers are finding opportunities to get paid for their stewardship activities through water quality trading. Generally, they sell the amount of nutrients or sediment reduced by conservation practices.

 

Best Management Practices (BMP's) for Idaho Riparian Areas
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Best Management Practices (BMP’s) were developed as recommendations for Idaho’s forest owners and managers to follow, not only to comply with the Idaho Forest Practices Act, but also to enable us to be better land managers and stewards.

 

Water Testing
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The Quality Water for Idaho series discusses ways farmers and homeowners can ensure the present and future safety of ground and surface waters in Idaho.

 

Taking Care of Streams in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska - A Recreationist's Guide to Riparian Areas
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Geared toward the camper, hiker, biker, fisher, floater, or boat user, this publication can help them enjoy and preserve recreation areas for years to come.

 

Taking Care of Streams in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska - A Guide to Riparian Areas in Rangelands
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Riparian areas used as livestock pasture require special care to remain healthy and productive. This brochure describes what a riparian area is, why it is important, and what ranchers can do to take care of their land.

 

Taking Care of Streams in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska - A Developer's Guide to Riparian Areas
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Conserving natural areas enhances development and contributes to more livable communities. Contains practical tips and actions that developers can take to protect and enhance riparian areas.

 

Storing and Treating Emergency Home Water Supplies
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The Quality Water for Idaho series discusses ways farmers and homeowners can ensure the present and future safety of ground and surface waters in Idaho.

 

Pesticides in Idaho Groundwater - Monitoring, Protection, and Prevention
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Covers Idaho State Department of Agriculture programs for monitoring groundwater and acting on pesticide detections, provides data on the extent of groundwater contamination in Idaho, and gives ways to prevent groundwater contamination.

 

Nutrient and Pesticide Management in the HUA
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The Idaho Snake-Payette Rivers Hydrologic Unit Area (HUA) Water Quality Project was one of 74 projects funded nationally by the U.S. Department of Agriculture designed to protect and improve water quality.

 

Nitrate and Groundwater
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The Quality Water for Idaho series discusses ways farmers and homeowners can ensure the present and future safety of ground and surface waters in Idaho.

 

Irrigation Management in the HUA
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The Idaho Snake-Payette Rivers Hydrologic Unit Area (HUA) Water Quality Project was one of 74 projects funded nationally by the U.S. Department of Agriculture designed to protect and improve water quality.

 

Iron in Drinking Water
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Iron in drinking water, though harmless, can result in poor tasting unattractive water that stains both plumbing fixtures and clothing. This publication discusses four types of iron in water and seven options for dealing with problems they cause.

 

Groundwater and Wellhead Protection in the HUA
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The Idaho Snake-Payette Rivers Hydrologic Unit Area (HUA) Water Quality Project was one of 74 projects funded nationally by the U.S. Department of Agriculture designed to protect and improve water quality.

 

Grass Seeding Forest Roads, Skid Trails, and Landings in the Inland Northwest
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Sediments are one of the main nonpoint sources of pollution for lakes, rivers, and streams in the Inland Northwest. This publication shares strategies for protecting waters by seeding forest roads, skid trails, and landings.

 

Erosion Control Progress in the HUA
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The Idaho Snake-Payette Rivers Hydrologic Unit Area (HUA) Water Quality Project was one of 74 projects funded nationally by the U.S. Department of Agriculture designed to protect and improve water quality.

 

Economic Causes of Non-Point Pollution in the Boise River
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Non-point pollution creates a perplexing problem since it is difficult to relate it to specific causes. Exactly who is responsible for non-point pollution and to what degree are largely unanswered questions that need to be addressed by research.

 

Design and Construction of Earthen Embankments for Animal Liquid-Waste Containment
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Properly designed earthen embankment facilities for animal liquid-waste containment will have adequate storage capacity and be constructed to ensure minimal seepage from the sides and bottom of the lagoon.

 

Aquatic Vegetation Management and Control
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Provides information on how to control algae and vascular plant weeds in recreational waters, drinking water reservoirs, agricultural reservoirs and water distribution channels, ornamental ponds, coastal areas, and ditchbanks.

 

Idaho State Water Plan
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The Idaho Water Resource Board is charged with the development of the Idaho Comprehensive State Water Plan. The plan includes the statewide water policy plan and associated component basin and water body plans which cover specific geographic areas of the state.

 

Show Surface Water Quality Organizations & Professionals (124)
There are 124 resources serving Southwest Region in the following categories:
map itMap of Surface Water Quality Organizations & Professionals serving Southwest Region
Biologists / Ecologists
Brad Tucker
Northwest Management Inc. - Moscow, ID
Bureau Of Land Management Idaho State Office
John Ruhs - State Director - Boise, ID
Dawn Reeder
Rare Earth Sciences, LLC - Principal Biologist - Crawford, CO
Eco-Asset Solutions & Innovations LLC
- Redwood City, CA
Idaho Cooperative Fish And Wildlife Research Unit
Dr. Courtney Conway - College of Natural Resources, University of Idaho - Moscow, ID
Jacob Northuis
SGI Strategic Watershed Action Team - Farm Bill Biologist - Rexburg, ID
Joe Hinson
Northwest Natural Resource Group, LLC - Forester - Weiser, ID
Kit H. Buell
Buell Environmental LLC - Ecologist - Oak Creek, CO
Lindsey Latham
SGI Strategic Watershed Action Team - Farm Bill Biologist - Marsing, ID
Mason, Bruce & Girard, Inc.
James Schriever - Vice President Geospatial Services - Woodland Park, CO
Wiregrass Ecological Associates
- Coeur d’Alene, ID
Fisheries Biologists
Dennis Mackey
- Fish and Wildlife Biologist - Star, ID
Ecoresource Solutions Inc
Tony Byrne - President/Principal Ecologist - Arvada, CO
Idaho Cooperative Fish And Wildlife Research Unit
Dr. Courtney Conway - College of Natural Resources, University of Idaho - Moscow, ID
Laura Sprague
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Idaho AIS Coordinator - Orofino, ID
Theresa Thom, PhD
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Pacific Region - Regional AIS Coordinator - Portland, OR
Wiregrass Ecological Associates
- Coeur d’Alene, ID
Government Agencies
Boise District Office
Bureau of Land Management - Boise, ID
Boise Region
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality - Boise, ID
Brennan Bajdek, M.A., RPA
North Wind Resource Consulting - Senior Archaeologist/Project Manager - Idaho Falls, ID
Bruneau Field Office
Bureau of Land Management - Boise, ID
Bureau of Land Management
Nikki Haskett - Office of National Conservation Lands and Community Partnerships - Washington, DC
Bureau of Reclamation
- Washington, DC
Christopher Warren
USDA/Rural Development - Business Grant & Loan Analyst - Washington, DC
Four Rivers Field Office
Bureau of Land Management - Boise, ID
Idaho Bean Commission
Lacey Menasco - Administrator - Boise, ID
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Virgil Moore - Director - Boise, ID
Idaho Department of Lands
Tom Schultz - Director - Boise, ID
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
- Boise, ID
Idaho Department of Water Resources
- Boise, ID
Idaho DEQ Nonpoint Source Management Program
Julia Achabal - Program Coordinator - Boise, ID
Idaho Governor's Office of Species Conservation
- Boise, ID
Idaho Governor’s Office of Energy Resources
- Boise, ID
Idaho NRCS State Office
Curtis Elke - State Conservationist - Boise, ID
Idaho Office of Species Conservation
Irina Victoria - Administrative Assistant - Boise, ID
Idaho Soil and Water Conservation Commission
- Boise, ID
Idaho State Department of Agriculture
- Boise, ID
Idaho State Office
Bureau of Land Management - Boise, ID
Idaho Water Supply Bank
Remington Buyer, Water Supply Bank Coordinator - Idaho Department of Water Resources - Boise, ID
Monarch Conservation Science Partnership
- LA Crosse, WI
Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey NCA
- Boise, ID
National Invasive Species Council
U.S. Department of the Interior - Washington, DC
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Washington, DC
NRCS National Water Quality Initiative
- Washington, DC
Owyhee Field Office
Bureau of Land Management - Marsing, ID
Small Business Development Center
Doug Covey - State Director - Boise, ID
State and Private Forestry
USDA Forest Service - Office of Communication - Washington, DC
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Washington, DC
U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Washington, DC
U.S. Forest Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture - Washington, DC
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Department of the Interior - Washington, DC
US Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Washington, DC
USDA Rural Development - Idaho Office
- Boise, ID
Utah Department of Agriculture and Food
- Price, UT
Western Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies
- Cheyenne, WY
Western Governors’ Association
James Ogsbury - Executive Director - Denver, CO
Western Idaho Area Office
USDA Rural Development - Caldwell, ID
White's Creek Lake Campground
- Eupora, MS
Wildfire Mitigation
Boise Fire Department - Boise, ID
Riparian and Wetlands Specialists
Cascade Earth Sciences
- Pocatello, ID
Dawn Reeder
Rare Earth Sciences, LLC - Principal Biologist - Crawford, CO
Ecoresource Solutions Inc
Tony Byrne - President/Principal Ecologist - Arvada, CO
Joe Hinson
Northwest Natural Resource Group, LLC - Forester - Weiser, ID
Mark Corrao
Northwest Management Inc. - Moscow, ID
Mason, Bruce & Girard, Inc.
James Schriever - Vice President Geospatial Services - Woodland Park, CO
Robert Veldman
K·Coe Conservation - Senior Land Management Consultant - Loveland, CO
Rocky Mountain Environmental Associates
John Rice - Senior Geologist, President - Idaho Falls, ID
Society for Range Management
- Wichita, KS
Soil / Water Testing Labs
DBSA Soil Testing & Research Laboratory
Joleen Hines - Laboratory Manager - Albuquerque, NM
EarthOptics
- Arlington, VA
Ecoresource Solutions Inc
Tony Byrne - President/Principal Ecologist - Arvada, CO
KETOS
- Milpitas, CA
Perry Agricultural Laboratory
- Bowling Green, MO
Resource Analytical & Management Group, LLC
Billy K. Lemons - President & Principal Consultant - Nacogdoches, TX
TPS Lab - Your Crop's Dieticians
- Edinburg, TX
State Funding / Technical Resources
Access Yes!
Idaho Department of Fish and Game - Boise, ID
Boise Region
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality - Boise, ID
IDAH2O Master Water Stewards
Jim Ekins - Program Coordinator - Coeur d'Alene, ID
Idaho Bee Inspection Program
ISDA Plants & Insects Division - Boise, ID
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Virgil Moore - Director - Boise, ID
Idaho Department of Lands
Tom Schultz - Director - Boise, ID
Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
- Boise, ID
Idaho Department of Water Resources
- Boise, ID
Idaho DEQ Nonpoint Source Management Program
Julia Achabal - Program Coordinator - Boise, ID
Idaho Fish and Wildlife Information System
Idaho Department of Fish and Game - Boise, ID
Idaho Forest Legacy Program
Jennifer Barker - Forest Legacy Program Manager - Coeur d’Alene, ID
Idaho Governor’s Office of Energy Resources
- Boise, ID
Idaho Habitat Improvement Program
Jeff Gould, Bureau Chief - Wildlife - Idaho Department of Fish and Game - Boise , ID
Idaho Master Naturalist Program
Sara Focht - Idaho Department of Fish and Game - Boise, ID
Idaho Project WILD
Lori Adams - Project WILD Coordinator - Boise, ID
Idaho Soil and Water Conservation Commission
- Boise, ID
Idaho State Department of Agriculture
- Boise, ID
Idaho State Department of Agriculture Noxious Weeds Program
Nic Zurfluh - Noxious Weeds and Invasive Species Section Manager - Boise, ID
Idaho Water Resources Research Institute
Dr. John C. Tracy, IWRRI Director - Unversity of Idaho - Moscow, ID
Idaho Water Supply Bank
Remington Buyer, Water Supply Bank Coordinator - Idaho Department of Water Resources - Boise, ID
Idaho Weed Awareness Campaign
Roger Batt - Executive Director - Meridian, ID
Idaho Wildlife Diversity Program
Idaho Department of Fish and Game - Boise, ID
ISDA's Noxious Weed Cost Share Program
- Boise, ID
Resource Conservation & Range Development Loan Program - Idaho
Terry Hoebelheinrich - Loan Officer - Boise, ID
Sage-grouse Conservation and Management
Idaho Department of Fish and Game - Boise, ID
Small Business Development Center
Doug Covey - State Director - Boise, ID
Urban and Community Forestry
Matt Perkins - Urban and Community Forestry Program Manager - Coeur d'Alene, ID
Wildlife Tracts - Idaho
Idaho Department of Fish and Game - Nampa, ID
Water Conservation
Cascade Earth Sciences
- Pocatello, ID
Columbia-Pacific Northwest - Cooperative Watershed Management Program
Bureau of Reclamation - Boise, ID
Idaho Department of Water Resources
- Boise, ID
Idaho Ground Water Association
- Boise, ID
Idaho Water Resources Research Institute
Dr. John C. Tracy, IWRRI Director - Unversity of Idaho - Moscow, ID
Idaho Water Science Center
- Boise, ID
Idaho Water Supply Bank
Remington Buyer, Water Supply Bank Coordinator - Idaho Department of Water Resources - Boise, ID
WestWater Research, LLC
- Boise, ID
Water Districts and Associations
Idaho Ground Water Association
- Boise, ID
Idaho Water Users Association
Norm Semanko - Executive Director and General Counsel - Boise, ID
Wildlife / Habitat Specialists
Dawn Reeder
Rare Earth Sciences, LLC - Principal Biologist - Crawford, CO
Dennis Mackey
- Fish and Wildlife Biologist - Star, ID
Ecoresource Solutions Inc
Tony Byrne - President/Principal Ecologist - Arvada, CO
Idaho Cooperative Fish And Wildlife Research Unit
Dr. Courtney Conway - College of Natural Resources, University of Idaho - Moscow, ID
Kit H. Buell
Buell Environmental LLC - Ecologist - Oak Creek, CO
Mason, Bruce & Girard, Inc.
James Schriever - Vice President Geospatial Services - Woodland Park, CO
Robert Veldman
K·Coe Conservation - Senior Land Management Consultant - Loveland, CO
Rocky Mountain Environmental Associates
John Rice - Senior Geologist, President - Idaho Falls, ID
Society for Range Management
- Wichita, KS
Treasure Valley Beekeeppeers' Club
Mark Nagel - President - Boise, ID
Wiregrass Ecological Associates
- Coeur d’Alene, ID

 Waste Water

   
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Water Quality in the West
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Policy Resolution 2014-04: States have jurisdiction over water resource allocation decisions and are responsible for how to balance state water resource needs within Clean Water Act objectives.

 

Show Waste Water Organizations & Professionals (19)
There are 19 resources serving Southwest Region in the following categories:
map itMap of Waste Water Organizations & Professionals serving Southwest Region
EPA Programs
Clean Water State Revolving Fund
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Office of Wastewater Management, SRF Branch (4204M) - Washington, DC
Five-Star Restoration Program
Myra Price - USEPA Wetlands Division - Washington, DC
Green Project Reserve - Idaho
Kevin McNeill, Engineer - DEQ State Office, Water Quality Division - Boise, ID
Source Reduction Assistance Grants
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxic Substances, Pollution Prevention Division (7409 M) - Washington, DC
The Pesticide Stewardship Alliance
- St. Louis, MO
Urban Waters Small Grants
Environmental Protection Agency - Washington, DC
Wetlands Program Development Grants
Myra Price - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Washington, DC
Plumbers
Meridian Plumbing
Dennis Butterfield - Meridian, ID
Soil / Water Testing Labs
DBSA Soil Testing & Research Laboratory
Joleen Hines - Laboratory Manager - Albuquerque, NM
EarthOptics
- Arlington, VA
Ecoresource Solutions Inc
Tony Byrne - President/Principal Ecologist - Arvada, CO
KETOS
- Milpitas, CA
Perry Agricultural Laboratory
- Bowling Green, MO
Resource Analytical & Management Group, LLC
Billy K. Lemons - President & Principal Consultant - Nacogdoches, TX
TPS Lab - Your Crop's Dieticians
- Edinburg, TX
Waste Management Specialists
BigBelly Solar Compacting Trash Receptacle
- Needham, MA
Cascade Earth Sciences
- Pocatello, ID
Water Districts and Associations
Idaho Ground Water Association
- Boise, ID
Idaho Water Users Association
Norm Semanko - Executive Director and General Counsel - Boise, ID

 Water Best Management Practices

   
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Healthy Forests Provide Clean and Abundant Water
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Active forest management plays a crucial role in protecting clean water supplies, particularly in regions vulnerable to wildfires and water scarcity, such as Arizona and California.

 

Taking Care of Streams in Eastern Washington, Eastern Oregon, and Idaho A Landowner's Guide to Riparian Areas
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Helpful ideas landowners can follow to preserve water quality and the environment around their home, lawn, livestock areas, and garden. Color photos show streamside plant species native to the Northwest.

 

State Oil & Natural Gas Regulations Designed to Protect Water Resources
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This report is designed to equip regulators and policymakers with pertinent data and observations to consider when evaluating and revising rules in their states.

 

Lawn Irrigation Guide - An Easy Way to Save Water
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Lawn irrigation accounts for nearly half of homeowner water usage. Many homeowners irrigate too often and for too short a period to meet lawn and especially landscaping (tree and shrub) needs.

 

Weiser River TMDL Implementation Plan for Agriculture
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The Weiser River TMDL Implementation Plan for Agriculture outlines an adaptive management approach for implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) on agricultural lands.

 

New Study Improves Drought Prediction Methods
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A new study by researchers at Oklahoma State University’s Department of Plant and Soil Sciences may well improve the predictability of seasonal droughts and provide a better way for farmers to determine when drought conditions are likely to occur.

 

Conducting a Household Water Audit

Conducting a water audit can help you save money by reducing your home water bill (and sewer bill if you are connected to a public sewer system).& ...

 

Water Quality in the West
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Policy Resolution 2014-04: States have jurisdiction over water resource allocation decisions and are responsible for how to balance state water resource needs within Clean Water Act objectives.

 

Water Resource Management in the West
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Policy Resolution 2014-03: As the preeminent authority on water management within their boundaries, states have the right to develop, use, control and distribute the surface water and groundwater located within their boundaries, subject to international treaties and interstate agreements and judicial decrees.

 

Your Land & You – Idaho Guidelines
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Booklet provides landowners with practical information and ideas to help manage and enhance natural resources on their property.

 

Recommendations for Responsible Oil and Gas Development
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This report outlines sportsmen’s recommendations for responsible energy development in the Rocky Mountain West—a platform and prescription for development that accommodates our energy needs without sacrificing our Western heritage.

 

Idaho Agricultural Best Management Practices - Field Guide for Evaluating BMP Effectiveness
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This field guide provides guidelines for evaluating site specific BMPs and the cumulative effects of BMPs within a watershed. 

 

IDL Forester Forum - Stream Protection Zones
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In the realm of forest management, Idaho defines the extremely sensitive environment, including the stream bottom, banks and lands adjacent to the stream's high-water marks, defines the Stream Protection Zone (SPZ).

 

IDL Forester Forum - Fords - When, Where, Why and How
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This Forum examines the benefits of using a ford, the conditions when fords are appropriate, and basic ford construction techniques.

 

IDL Forester Forum - Fish Passage Guidelines when Installing Stream Crossings
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Under Idaho Forest Practices Act and the Stream Channel Protection Act, all stream crossings on fish bearing streams must provide for fish passage.

 

IDL Forester Forum - Correctly Classifying Streams to Protect Fisheries and Domestic Water Supplies

 

How To - Install a Permanent Culvert
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Choosing the appropriate type of culvert and installing it correctly is important to the health of associated streams. Learn how to correctly install permanent culverts.

 

How To - Construct a Ford
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Fords can be used as temporary or permanent stream crossings. Learn where and when you can use a ford and how to install them correctly.

 

How To - Locate a Stream Protection Zone
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In recognition of their ability to protect and maintain high water quality, the riparian areas and wetlands of Idaho's forested watersheds have earned special protection in the IFPA rules, called Stream Protection Zones (SPZs).

 

How To - Apply for a Stream Channel Alteration Permit
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Culverts, bridges, and fords on perennial streams are considered stream channel alterations when used on logging roads and skid trails. Learn about Stream Channel Alteration Permits and determine which process you must follow.

 

Best Management Practices (BMP's) for Idaho Riparian Areas
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Best Management Practices (BMP’s) were developed as recommendations for Idaho’s forest owners and managers to follow, not only to comply with the Idaho Forest Practices Act, but also to enable us to be better land managers and stewards.

 

FY 2014-2017 Strategic Plan - Celebrating Our 75th Year of Conservation the Idaho Way

 

IDAH2O Master Water Stewards Handbook
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The official handbook for University of Idaho Extension's Master Water Stewards trained to conduct water quality monitoring in Idaho lakes and streams.

 

Sugarbeet Irrigation Management Using Watermark Moisture Sensors
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Explains how to install soil moisture sensors and use them to schedule irrigations more efficiently. Growers who have used them have reduced water use and sometimes improved yields.

 

Spatial Variability Considerations in Interpreting Soil Moisture Measurements for Irrigation
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Detailed examination of the effects varying soil types have on irrigation practices and how to determine the appropriate volume of irrigation for those soil types.

 

Potato Irrigation Management
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Efficient irrigation management can increase marketable yield while reducing production costs by conserving water, energy, and nitrogen fertilizer and while reducing potential groundwater contamination.

 

Optimal Performance from Center Pivot Sprinkler Systems
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Center pivot sprinkler systems are replacing hand and wheel line systems because of their automation, large areal coverage, reliability, and high application uniformity.

 

Managing Irrigation Water Quality for Crop Production in the Pacific Northwest
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Learn how to use water analyses to choose appropriate water treatment and water management practices in irrigated agriculture. The publication covers kinds of tests, sample collection, interpretation of test results, and more.

 

Center Pivot Irrigation for Corn - Water Management and System Design Considerations in Southern Idaho
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This bulletin describes the water requirements of the corn crop and explains how to manage a center pivot irrigation system to deliver enough water to the crop at the right times.

 

Irrigation Systems for Idaho Agriculture
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Discusses and compares agricultural irrigation systems: surface systems, sprinkler systems, and micro-irrigation and drip irrigation systems.

 

Irrigation Uniformity
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Irrigation uniformity, or how evenly an irrigation system distributes water over a field, can have major effects on yield, quality, and gross receipts.

 

Irrigation Scheduling Using Water-Use Tables
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Poor irrigation management can reduce crop yields, degrade crop quality, foster disease, and increase pumping costs. This publication has information on using water-use tables to irrigate crops properly.

 

Economics of Surface Irrigation Systems
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Annual operating and ownership costs were presented for five different gravity irrigation systems and pumpback systems. Investment costs for these systems were collected from irrigation supply companies in February 1993.

 

Water Testing
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The Quality Water for Idaho series discusses ways farmers and homeowners can ensure the present and future safety of ground and surface waters in Idaho.

 

Taking Care of Streams in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska - A Recreationist's Guide to Riparian Areas
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Geared toward the camper, hiker, biker, fisher, floater, or boat user, this publication can help them enjoy and preserve recreation areas for years to come.

 

Taking Care of Streams in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska - A Guide to Riparian Areas in Rangelands
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Riparian areas used as livestock pasture require special care to remain healthy and productive. This brochure describes what a riparian area is, why it is important, and what ranchers can do to take care of their land.

 

Taking Care of Streams in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska - A Developer's Guide to Riparian Areas
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Conserving natural areas enhances development and contributes to more livable communities. Contains practical tips and actions that developers can take to protect and enhance riparian areas.

 

Storing and Treating Emergency Home Water Supplies
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The Quality Water for Idaho series discusses ways farmers and homeowners can ensure the present and future safety of ground and surface waters in Idaho.

 

Pesticides in Idaho Groundwater - Monitoring, Protection, and Prevention
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Covers Idaho State Department of Agriculture programs for monitoring groundwater and acting on pesticide detections, provides data on the extent of groundwater contamination in Idaho, and gives ways to prevent groundwater contamination.

 

Nutrient and Pesticide Management in the HUA
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The Idaho Snake-Payette Rivers Hydrologic Unit Area (HUA) Water Quality Project was one of 74 projects funded nationally by the U.S. Department of Agriculture designed to protect and improve water quality.

 

Nitrate and Groundwater
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The Quality Water for Idaho series discusses ways farmers and homeowners can ensure the present and future safety of ground and surface waters in Idaho.

 

Irrigation Management in the HUA
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The Idaho Snake-Payette Rivers Hydrologic Unit Area (HUA) Water Quality Project was one of 74 projects funded nationally by the U.S. Department of Agriculture designed to protect and improve water quality.

 

Iron in Drinking Water
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Iron in drinking water, though harmless, can result in poor tasting unattractive water that stains both plumbing fixtures and clothing. This publication discusses four types of iron in water and seven options for dealing with problems they cause.

 

Groundwater and Wellhead Protection in the HUA
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The Idaho Snake-Payette Rivers Hydrologic Unit Area (HUA) Water Quality Project was one of 74 projects funded nationally by the U.S. Department of Agriculture designed to protect and improve water quality.

 

Grass Seeding Forest Roads, Skid Trails, and Landings in the Inland Northwest
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Sediments are one of the main nonpoint sources of pollution for lakes, rivers, and streams in the Inland Northwest. This publication shares strategies for protecting waters by seeding forest roads, skid trails, and landings.

 

Erosion Control Progress in the HUA
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The Idaho Snake-Payette Rivers Hydrologic Unit Area (HUA) Water Quality Project was one of 74 projects funded nationally by the U.S. Department of Agriculture designed to protect and improve water quality.

 

Economic Causes of Non-Point Pollution in the Boise River
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Non-point pollution creates a perplexing problem since it is difficult to relate it to specific causes. Exactly who is responsible for non-point pollution and to what degree are largely unanswered questions that need to be addressed by research.

 

Design and Construction of Earthen Embankments for Animal Liquid-Waste Containment
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Properly designed earthen embankment facilities for animal liquid-waste containment will have adequate storage capacity and be constructed to ensure minimal seepage from the sides and bottom of the lagoon.

 

Aquatic Vegetation Management and Control
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Provides information on how to control algae and vascular plant weeds in recreational waters, drinking water reservoirs, agricultural reservoirs and water distribution channels, ornamental ponds, coastal areas, and ditchbanks.

 

Water Transfers in the West - Projects, Trends, and Leading Practices in Voluntary Water Trading
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Provides an overview on how the region can help meet growing demands for water with voluntary market-based sales and leases of water rights.

 

Idaho State Water Plan
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The Idaho Water Resource Board is charged with the development of the Idaho Comprehensive State Water Plan. The plan includes the statewide water policy plan and associated component basin and water body plans which cover specific geographic areas of the state.

 

Ground Water Quality Best Management Practices for Pesticide Application
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The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has developed a set of core voluntary Best Management Practices (BMPs) for pesticide application in order to help protect Idaho’s ground water resources.

 

 Water Rights - Appropriations

   
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Water Resource Management in the West
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Policy Resolution 2014-03: As the preeminent authority on water management within their boundaries, states have the right to develop, use, control and distribute the surface water and groundwater located within their boundaries, subject to international treaties and interstate agreements and judicial decrees.

 

Why Does Idaho’s Water Law Regime Provide for Forfeiture of Water Rights?
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This article describes the history and current state of forfeiture in Idaho.

 

The Establishment of Prior Appropriation in Idaho
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The doctrine of prior appropriation is the legal doctrine that governs the use of the state’s water. Based on fundamental principles of beneficial use and first in time is first in right, the doctrine has been ingrained in Idaho law since statehood.1 ...

 

Water Transfers in the West - Projects, Trends, and Leading Practices in Voluntary Water Trading
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Provides an overview on how the region can help meet growing demands for water with voluntary market-based sales and leases of water rights.

 

A Fluid Transaction - Buying and Selling Water Rights
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This article highlights issues that often must be addressed when a business or real estate transaction involves water rights. 

 

Idaho State Water Plan
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The Idaho Water Resource Board is charged with the development of the Idaho Comprehensive State Water Plan. The plan includes the statewide water policy plan and associated component basin and water body plans which cover specific geographic areas of the state.

 

Show Water Rights - Appropriations Organizations & Professionals (18)
There are 18 resources serving Southwest Region in the following categories:
map itMap of Water Rights - Appropriations Organizations & Professionals serving Southwest Region
Water Rights Attorneys
Andrew J. Waldera
Sawtooth Law Offices, PLLC - Boise, ID
Arthur Macomber
Macomber Law, PLLC - Coeur d'Alene, ID
Daniel V. Steenson
Sawtooth Law Offices, PLLC - Partner - Boise, ID
Dylan B. Lawrence
Varin Wardwell Thomas + Kunkel LLC - Boise, ID
Evan Roth
Sawtooth Law Offices, PLLC - Twin Falls, ID
John R. Goodell
Partner - Racine Olson - Boise, ID
Laura A. Schroeder
Schroeder Law Offices, PC - Portland, OR
Michael A. Ealy
Partner - Ramsden & Lyons, LLP - Coeur d'Alene, ID
Mountain States Legal Foundation
William Perry Pendley - President and COO - Lakewood, CO
Murray D. Feldman
Holland & Hart - Partner - Boise, ID
Nick Cramer
The Vertex Companies, Inc. - Senior Project Manager - Irving, TX
Norman M. Semanko
Parsons Behle & Latimer - Boise, ID
Peter D. Nichols
Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti, LLP - Partner - Boulder, CO
Randall C. Budge
Managing Partner - Racine Olson Nye Budge & Bailey - Pocatello, ID
S. Bryce Farris
Sawtooth Law Offices, PLLC - Boise, ID
Scott J. Smith
Partner - Racine Olson - Pocatello, ID
Therese Ure
Schroeder Law Offices, PC - Portland, OR
Thomas J. Budge
Partner - Racine Olson Nye Budge & Bailey - Pocatello, ID