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Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
2010 Camp Process
The going has been rough for the proposed CAMP (Comprehensive Aquifer Planning Committee) legislation. The legislation got bogged down with disagreements about both how to define and ...
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Friday, January 8th, 2010
City of Shelley Decision
For your information. This is a matter that the EIWRC has followed closely and supported.
Since early 2007, the City of Shelley has been seeking a ...
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Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
The Final Egin Recharge Report is now available, download here.
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Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
March 26, 2009 Announcement of agreement reached in Swan Falls Litigation. To read the official announcement - click here. To read the Idaho Statesman news article please click here.
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Beginnings
In early 2007 a diverse group of water users from throughout Eastern Idaho began conducting informal meetings to discuss water rights and use of water in Eastern Idaho. We learned of powerful and well-managed interest groups in other parts of the state—some of which want more of our water. We quickly came to the conclusion that the time to formalize a comprehensive water rights coalition had arrived.
Activities
- Holding regular meetings to discuss issues and prepare positions and action plans.
- Monitor legislation or policies that potentially impact water in the region.
- Meet and correspond with state officials and major water stakeholders.
- Actively manage a website to keep members apprised of developments and provide a forum to discuss issues.
- When deemed necessary, support litigants in lawsuits that will have an impact on water rights in the area through legal briefs.
Leadership and Management
- Much of the business of the coalition is conducted via the internet and by email. All members receive periodic email updates and news bulletins and are entitled to full access to this website.
- The day-to-day activities of the coalition are directed by an all-volunteer Executive Committee that meets on the third Monday of each month (with some holiday and special event exceptions).
- The general policies and positions of the coalition are determined by an all-volunteer Board of Directors. The Board meets at least three times a year—on the first Monday in February, June, and November.
- The general membership is invited to attend at least one annual meeting each year at which a financial accounting will take place. Elections to fill Board of Director seats are held at the annual meeting. Additional meetings may be called if a situation warrants direct member input.