Idaho Legislature supports increasing water storage to address water shortages and promote water security.
Idaho faces water shortages due to inconsistent snowpack and insufficient reservoir space. The Legislature urges federal agencies to support small reservoir raises and new reservoir construction. The state aims to create 750,000 acre-feet of new water storage by 2100 to secure water for farms, communities, and the economy.
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