Transferring a Water Right

Online Resources for Transfer Applicants

  • ESPA Model Spreadsheet User's Manual - This manual describes how to use the ESPA Model Transfer Spreadsheet to analyze the effects of proposed ground water transfers on the flows of the Snake River.

ESPA Model Grid Cells (IDWR Internet Map Server) - Use IDWR's interactive map server to identify ESPA model grid cells for use in the ESPA Model Spreadsheet.
*This application is currently compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 6.0, or newer.


Evapotranspiration and Consumptive Irrigation Water Requirements for Idaho - This University of Idaho website can be used to determine evapotranspiration (ET) and net irrigation requirements (NIR) for crops throughout the state of Idaho.


Search for documents related to existing Transfer Applications by:

Transfer Application #:
- OR -
Basin #:
Sequence #:
Suffix:


Query New Transfer Applications - View a list of recently-filed transfer applications.


Advanced Water Right Search - Find information about specific new water right listings.


Maps:

Standard Irrigation Seasons

Use these maps to determine the standard irrigation season for your area:


Standard Field Headgate Requirements

Use these maps to determine the standard field headgate volume (acre-feet per acre) for irrigation water use in your area:

Statutes:

  • 42-222 - Change in Point of Diversion, Place of Use, Period of Use or Nature of Use of Water Under Established Rights