BEAR RIVER – States findings of the Legislature and reaffirms Idaho’s rights under the Bear River Compact.

Summary

The resolution declares Idaho’s entitlement to the first 125,000 acre‑feet of water in the Bear River’s Lower Division under the 1980 Bear River Compact and directs the state to oppose any federal or interstate actions that would reduce that right. It orders the Idaho Water Resource Board, the Department of Water Resources, and other agencies to collect data, prepare two detailed reports, and prioritize feasibility studies for new storage and recharge projects. The measure targets Idaho water users, state water agencies, and neighboring states by setting a clear policy stance and a roadmap for developing the water allocation.

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