Franklin County is in the Bear River Management Area

Nothing has changed since 2003, 21 years ago.

However, there are some instigators running around shouting the sky is falling.

If IWUA gets their way EVERYTHING WILL CHANGE

They are not actually trying to use reason to make things better, just adding restrictions.

Bringing development to a halt

Watering landscape depletes our aquifers more than farming does

There are several effective ways to preserve our ground water wells that affect our aquifers.

Idaho has over 1,000,000 acres of irritated farmland.

Contrary to misinformation Franklin County does not play a major contribution in food and hay production in Idaho.

It may be wise to find better ways of producing food here locally and to use the money offered to us to help with adding farmers.

Many highly populated areas offer veggie/berryscape and zeroscape, instead

our Present PZ demands us to waste water.

Surface water is mainly used for irrigation and well water mainly for drinking.

Solutions to follow: Residential minimal lawns, apartments/condos, zeroscape subdivision developments that allow drip grow systems for food and floral growth, minimal sprinklered areas, agriculture drip systems instead of full spray, tertiary septic systems, recharge systems, appliance and water restriction valves, faucets, no water leak policy, grey shower water reuse for toilets. Please add your ideas. Water Conservation: 45 ways to conserve water | Eartheasy Guides & Articles

Idaho Water Resource Board | Idaho Department of Water Resources grants possibilities & projects

Recent grants Idaho awards grants for fixing aging water infrastructure - Protect The Source

2024 Legislative Report.pdf (iwua.org) Dangerous Agenda

SENATE BILL 1370 – Idaho State Legislature did not get off the table to even vote on, but they are trying and it would make development extremely difficult

bear-river-management-plan-20030224.pdf (idaho.gov) Franklin County Has not changed since 2003

SENATE BILL NO.1370 (2024) - Water, subdivisions (idaho.gov)

Flood Management Grants | Idaho Department of Water Resources

Solicitation Opportunities | Idaho Department of Water Resources

Approximately 95% of Idaho’s drinking water comes

from ground water sources wells dipping into the aquifers

with the remaining 5% supplied through surface

water sources like lakes and rivers.

Groundwater is a crucial resource in Idaho, supporting various aspects of life. Here are some key points about Idaho’s groundwater:

REMEMBER, Ground water wells mainly for drinking VS Surface water from streams and lakes, reservoirs mainly for irrigation.

Source of Groundwater:

Groundwater in Idaho primarily comes from aquifers. These aquifers store water underground and provide fresh water for various purposes.

There are different types of aquifers in Idaho:

Basalt Aquifers: These underlie the Eastern Snake River Plain Aquifer, the Lewiston-Moscow basin, and the Weiser area. Basalt aquifers are associated with volcanic rock formations.

Sedimentary Aquifers: These are located in sedimentary materials, such as loose gravels and sands. The sediments and rocks comprising these aquifers were deposited over time by air, water, or glacial activity on the Earth’s surface.

Importance of Groundwater:

Groundwater replenishes streams, rivers, and provides fresh water for irrigation, industry, and communities.

Approximately 95% of Idaho citizens rely on groundwater for drinking water.

Challenges and Efforts:

As Idaho’s population grows, maintaining clean and usable groundwater becomes essential.

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is responsible for protecting existing high-quality groundwater and restoring degraded groundwater where feasible.

DEQ collaborates with other state, local, and private agencies to achieve this goal.

Concerns:

A report from the Idaho Conservation League (ICL) highlighted that the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer (ESPA), which supplies drinking water to more than 300,000 Idahoans in southern Idaho, is significantly degraded3.

For more detailed information, you can explore the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality’s groundwater page and learn about specific aquifers and regulations.