Category: Natural Resources
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June 27, 2024 - OPINION: We must protect Idaho’s water sovereignty by following the law, protecting farmers, conserving the resource
By Governor Brad Little Days ago, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked an agreement between water users in Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado in a ruling that allows the federal government to assert control of water in times of disagreement. Yes, you read that correctly. The conservative leaning U.S. Supreme Court just set a precedent that […]
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June 26, 2024 - Gov. Little signs executive order to protect Idaho water sovereignty
Pocatello, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and Lt. Governor Scott Bedke were joined by surface water users and groundwater users today in Pocatello to celebrate the successful resolution of water conflicts this irrigation season while charting a path forward on a new long-term agreement between water users that works for all farmers while providing for […]
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June 20, 2024 - Gov. Little applauds successful negotiations to avoid eastern Idaho water curtailment
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little issued the following statement today after all groundwater districts became compliant with an approved mitigation plan following successful negotiations with the senior water rights holders in the Surface Water Coalition. This avoids the need to curtail water for the 2024 irrigation season. “Just like we’ve done over and over, Idahoans […]
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June 11, 2024 - Gov. Little optimistic as water users close in on deal to provide certainty for farmers in 2024
Boise, Idaho – Stakeholders including surface water users and groundwater users have been working around the clock on a deal to avoid water curtailment for hundreds of eastern Idaho farmers this year, with negotiations nearing the finish line this week. Governor Little has been focused on bringing all interests together to ensure an Idaho-based solution […]
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June 7, 2024 - Gov. Little’s statement on progress toward proving water certainty in 2024 irrigation season
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little commented today on the progress of negotiations to avoid a water curtailment order that could impact hundreds of eastern Idaho farmers. Two more groundwater districts became compliant on Thursday with an approved mitigation plan, giving them safe harbor from curtailment. The groundwater districts and surface water users remain engaged […]
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June 6, 2024 - Little, Bedke, Crapo, Risch, Simpson comment on BLM decision on massive Lava Ridge wind farm
JOINT NEWS RELEASE Office of Governor Brad Little Office of Lieutenant Governor Scott Bedke Office of U.S. Senator Mike Crapo Office of U.S. Senator Jim Risch Office of Congressman Mike Simpson Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little, Lt. Governor Scott Bedke, U.S. Senator Mike Crapo, U.S. Senator Jim Risch, and Congressman Mike Simpson reacted today […]
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April 10, 2024 - Gov. Little applauds historic investments in schools, workforce training during 2024 legislative session
Boise, Idaho – The Idaho Legislature adjourned “sine die” today, and Governor Brad Little thanked his legislative partners from across the political spectrum for their support of 99% of his IDAHO WORKS plan. Notably, the Legislature passed Governor Little’s school facilities and tax relief bill while fully funding LAUNCH to help graduating high school […]
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March 20, 2024 - Gov. Little signs IDAHO WORKS bill to support fight against invasive quagga mussels
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little signed into law today a key funding bill from his IDAHO WORKS plan to support the State of Idaho’s fight against invasive quagga mussels in Idaho waterways. Senate Bill 1372 adds $6.6 million to increase the Idaho State Department of Agriculture’s (ISDA) ongoing prevention and monitoring of invasive species […]
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March 15, 2024 - ‘Idaho Works’: Critical funding for water, wildfire response heads to Gov. Little’s desk
Boise, ID – Critical funding for water infrastructure and land management is heading to Governor Brad Little’s desk after passing both legislative bodies this week. “Idaho must maintain our water sovereignty and not turn out like other western states in the Colorado River Basin, such as California, where the federal government stepped in to supersede the […]
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March 14, 2024 - ‘Idaho Works’ investments in agriculture, parks and recreation clear Legislature, head to Governor’s desk
Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little commented today on the passage of two initiatives in his “Idaho Works” plan by both chambers of the Idaho Legislature. Senate Bill 1372 includes $6.6 million to continue the state’s efforts to combat invasive quagga mussels in the Lower Snake River. The funding will support the Idaho State Department […]