[Vision2020] IDWR distribution of funds to water projects

[Phil Nisbet]

Just got back to the shack from the IDWR information meeting.

Distribution of funds from the Idaho Legislature's appropriation for 
hydrological studies in the Moscow Basin have been handed down.

PBAC has been alloted $284,000 to put in a monitering well program in the 
area west of town.  IDWR will do the contracting for drilling services at a 
cost of $15,000.

The Latah County Proposal, drafted by Mark Solomon and John Bush, to study 
the location of recharge points for the Sediment of Bovill and for the 
Wanapum aquifers was also accepted and has been funded to the tune of 
$151,000.  Serious congratulations are due both John and Mark for 
marshalling through a plan that will greatly enhence our understanding of 
how the groundwater system works in the area between Moscow Mountain and 
Moscow.  Further thanks are owed to the area Legislators who made the funds 
happen and to the Commisioners for seeing that the proposal got a good 
hearing before IDWR.

Great Job by all concerned.  It will be good to have the additional data for 
future planning efforts.

Phil Nisbet

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