Idaho Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke discusses a potential new water mitigation plan with the Idaho Legislature’s Natural Resources Interim Committee on Oct. 28, 2024, in Boise. (Clark Corbin/Idaho Capital Sun)
Following a major water showdown this spring, Idaho farmers have reached a potential agreement over a new water mitigation plan that could protect farmers from having their water shut off during growing seasons, state officials announced Monday.
Idaho Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke, R-Oakley, and Idaho Water Resource Board Chairman Jeff Raybould outlined the potential agreement during the Idaho Legislature’s Natural Resources Interim Committee meeting Monday afternoon at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise…