Idaho Legislature

New Report Highlights Southeastern Idaho Irrigation Water Supply Issues and Recommends Solutions

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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According to the report , the irrigated agriculture industry in the western US is facing various water supply challenges, reflecting changing water demands and dwindling supplies.

Key Points: 
  • According to the report , the irrigated agriculture industry in the western US is facing various water supply challenges, reflecting changing water demands and dwindling supplies.
  • The report goes on to state that water supply conflicts in southeastern Idaho have evolved after decades of successful industry growth.
  • Without implementing new water management options, 150,000 acres of irrigated land in southeastern Idaho could likely be in jeopardy.
  • The State of Idaho also retains a relatively benevolent water code, where loss of water rights (relinquishment) can be avoided under conservation actions, water right leases for change/transfers, and water right mitigation measures.

Application for Idaho "Empowering Parents" Program to Help Families Pay for Tutoring and Other Education Needs Now Open

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Applications for Idaho's $50 million Empowering Parents grant program are now available for Idaho families with students in grades K-12. In the first few weeks that the application has been open, over 18,000 parents have already applied. Parents interested in applying can do so through the Idaho State Board of Education (SBOE) application, developed in partnership with K-12 microgrant platform Odyssey.

Key Points: 
  • BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Applications for Idaho's $50 million Empowering Parents grant program are now available for Idaho families with students in grades K-12.
  • In the first few weeks that the application has been open, over 18,000 parents have already applied.
  • Parents interested in applying can do so through the Idaho State Board of Education (SBOE) application , developed in partnership with K-12 microgrant platform Odyssey.
  • In its proposal to Idaho, Odyssey demonstrated its unique approach to program management and an emphasis on collaboration with Idaho businesses, enabling state funds to help both Idaho families and small business owners.