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Wednesday, December 28th, 2011
The Idaho Irrigation Equipment Show & Conference
The Idaho Irrigation Equipment Show & Conference is Thursday, January 5, 2012 at the Shilo Inn in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
The trade show and classes ...
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Monday, December 12th, 2011
EPA Requests Proposals for Urban Waters Small Grants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expects to award between $1.8 to $3.8 million in funding for projects across the ...
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Saturday, October 15th, 2011
EIWRC Annual Meeting
October 27th
7:00-8:00 pm.
Bonneville County Courthouse (different from previous years)
Old Commissioners Hearing Room — upstairs next to the Centennial Courtroom
Refreshments
We will ...
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Friday, September 23rd, 2011
Dates for Upcoming EIWRC Events
Please add the following dates for upcoming EIWRC events to your calendars. More details will be shared as we get closer to each event.
- October ...
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Monday, September 12th, 2011
28th Annual Water Law Seminar Program
For information on the program and registration for the upcoming 28th Annual Water Law and Resource Issues Seminar that will be held in ...
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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.