Treasure Valley Comprehensive Aquifer Management Planning

The Idaho Water Resource Board began developing the framework for a comprehensive management plan for the Treasure Valley basin in Fiscal Year 2008. The process is anticipated to take four years. The specific goals of the Treasure Valley CAMP are to:

• Provide reliable sources of water, projecting 50 years in to the future
• Develop strategies to avoid conflicts over water resources
• Prioritize future state investments in water
• Bridge the gaps between future water needs and supply

During the first phase of the project, technical studies and planning activities will be undertaken. The technical studies will focus on refining the understanding of the ground and surface water system and developing a water budget. The planning process will undertake studies to estimate future water needs and identify tools to meet those needs.

Public involvement is a vital part of the process. Public scoping and an advisory committee will be a part of the plan development.