Category: Natural Resources
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September 20, 2024 - Gov. Little works to introduce fresh potato exports to Japan, plans November trade mission to Japan, Taiwan
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little joined potato farmers and a delegation from Japan Thursday in eastern Idaho to tour a local farm and continue negotiations that would allow Idaho fresh potato exports to Japan. Governor Little urged the Japanese and U.S. officials to work toward a deal in the near future that would allow […]
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September 3, 2024 - Gov. Little commends water users for meeting first deadline for updated plan
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little is thanking Idaho water users for meeting the first critical deadline for an updated Groundwater Management Plan as outlined in his “Protecting Idaho Water Sovereignty Act” executive order. The group was formed in August of 2023 and has met regularly for the last year to help gather information to […]
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August 27, 2024 - Gov. Little commits another $10 million for Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer projects
Rigby, Idaho – Signaling his continued support for farmers, Governor Brad Little joined groundwater users and surface water users in eastern Idaho today and announced Idaho will put another $10 million to improve the long-term health of the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer (ESPA). “My top priority has always been and will continue to be maintaining […]
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August 23, 2024 - New report outlines 10 priorities to reduce impacts of wildfire
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and state leaders rolled out a new report today that recommends the 10 priorities to reduce the impacts of wildfire in 2024 and 2025. “We must maintain a coordinated, strategic approach to improving wildfire prevention and response in our great state if we are going to protect lives and […]
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August 14, 2024 - OPINION: Idaho’s water is in trouble and farmers, not government mandates, are the solution
By Governor Brad Little Most people don’t know it, but Idaho has a problem – a big problem only Idahoans can solve. Idaho is facing a water shortage underground. It’s a tough message to convey because Idaho is in a good water year, but this is not about the water you can see. It is […]
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July 25, 2024 - Farmers build momentum on new water agreement
Governor encouraged by progress at farmers and water users meeting Wednesday in Pocatello Pocatello, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and Lt. Governor Scott Bedke commented today on Idaho farmers’ continued progress to strike a new agreement to maintain control of our water and protect agriculture and water rights. The chairmen of the groundwater […]
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July 18, 2024 - Gov. Little applauds Groundwater Management Plan progress
Boise, ID – Governor Brad Little commented today on the progress of the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer (ESPA) Groundwater Management Area (GWMA) Advisory Committee to create consensus-driven solutions that meet the needs of Idaho water users. The advisory committee is tasked with crafting a groundwater management plan for the Eastern Snake Plain to improve the […]
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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 […]