Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 115 expresses the Idaho Legislature's support for the consolidation of the Soil and Water Conservation Commission (SWCC) into the Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR). This initiative follows the directive from Governor Brad Little's Executive Order 2026-01, which aims to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of state government operations. The resolution highlights the alignment of the missions of both agencies and references the Idaho DOGE task force's unanimous recommendation for this integration, emphasizing the need for careful evaluation to maintain the unique, non-regulatory role of conservation districts in Idaho.

The resolution calls for collaboration among various stakeholders, including the Governor, the Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts Board, and members of the Legislature, to ensure that the consolidation process preserves the voluntary and partnership-centered focus of the SWCC. It stresses the importance of executing the consolidation in a manner that does not interfere with the core mission of the SWCC and its districts, which is to support locally led and voluntary conservation efforts throughout Idaho.