This bill amends Chapter 17, Title 42 of the Idaho Code by adding a new section, 42-1734J, which mandates the Idaho water resource board to revise the state water plan to establish a managed recharge goal for the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer. The specified goal is to achieve an average annual recharge of at least 350,000 acre-feet.
Additionally, the bill declares an emergency, stating that it will take effect on July 1, 2025. This urgency underscores the importance of addressing water resource management in the region promptly.