Idaho water officials defend spending plan, request 5 admin positions and $30M ongoing for projects
Department of Water Resources leaders told the legislative budget committee the agency holds large committed balances and ARPA funds while seeking five water-administration positions and a $30 million ongoing transfer for water projects; committee members pressed for details on specific projects, timing and oversight.
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The Idaho Department of Water Resources outlined its 2026 budget request to the joint legislative budget committee, noting large committed balances in its water management account, continued spending of ARPA funds for statewide water projects and a request to add five full‑time positions to create a Water Administration Bureau.
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