The Middle Snake Regional Water Resource Commission places a strong emphasis on education, recognizing it as vital to protecting our water resources. To safeguard the quality and quantity of water in the Middle Snake Region, it is essential for everyone to understand how water use impacts this shared resource. We encourage you to check back regularly, as we frequently post new materials and updates for your consideration.
Mid Snake TMDL & Revision - WAG contributions.
3-19-25 Presentation from Tasha Owen (DEQ) to the Mid Snake RWRC.
ISDA Mid Snake Quagga Update 2024.
11-11-24 Presentation by Cole Morrison and Andrea Thompson (ISDA) to the Mid Snake RWRC.
DEQ Groundwater Monitoring Update 2024.
10-16-24 Presentation Nicholas Howell (DEQ) to the Mid Snake RWRC.
Aquaculture Operations in the Magic Valley - Quantity and Quality Concerns.
8-21-24 Presentations by Jacob Bledsoe (U of I) and
Cassie Sundquist (IDFG) to the Mid Snake RWRC.
The Eastern Snake Plain River Aquifer, Water Curtailment, and Recharge.
7-17-24 Presentations by Brian Olmstead (IWRB) and
Brian Patton (Deputy Director - IDWR) to the Mid Snake RWRC.
Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer Water Management Discussion
Presentation by Director Mat Weaver with IDWR to the Twin Falls County Farm Bureau Board in October 12, 2023.
Outdoor Idaho Presents:
Idaho Water Handbook
Idaho could be in for some interesting battles over water, and it will be the state’s unique water laws that will help determine the winners and losers in the fight over this precious, finite resource. This video was produced in 2013 and since then, Idaho's primacy application was approved by EPA and IDEQ largely took over regulation of discharged pollutants in the state of Idaho on July 1, 2018 pursuant to a Memorandum Agreement between IDEQ and EPA.
Governor’s Water Summit to discuss trends, investments in statewide water supply
Boise, Idaho – Governor Little will meet with leaders and stakeholders at the Governor’s Water Summit on Monday, August 7, to discuss trends in Idaho’s water supply.
There is a small sound issue for the first 3 minutes of the video but it does clear up.
The below videos were produced in and around 1992 when the Middle Snake RWRC was still known as the Middle Snake Study Group. While the videos themselves are quite dated, the information they contain are as pertinent as ever. We are in the process of updating content on this website, so please make sure to check back with us soon!
Middle Snake River: Before and After
Middle Snake River: Action on the Snake
Waters Above and Below