Legislative

 
The charge of the Legislative Committee is to review, evaluate, and promote legislation favorable to members of the Association. The committee is responsible for development and/or review of proposed legislation, lobbying efforts when needed, and initiation of telephone and letter writing campaigns when necessary to achieve legislative goals. As may be determine necessary by the committee, work groups may be established to address particular legislative issues and/or proposed legislative language. The committee will review proposed legislation and determine whether or not to support, oppose, or take other action (or no action) on the proposed legislation.

Legislative Committee Chair: Barney Metz

District 1: Mike Rasmussen
 District 2: Alan Kelsch
District 3: Kevin Christensen
 District 4: Jeff Darrington
District 5: Rick Pearson
District 6: Alan Hansten
 District 7: Carl Seiders
 District 8: Alan Smith
 District 9: Greg Shenton
 District 10: Kevin Lakey
 District 11: Michael Comeskey (Richard Durrant, ALT)
 District 12: Kirk Meyers

 District 13: Carl Hayes

 District 14: Chad Hennegler
 District 15: Barney Metz
 District 16: Harold Mohlman
 Associate Member: Keith Esplin

Associate Member: Roger Warner
At-large, Surface Water: Shawn Tischendorf

At-large, Surface Water: Dan Davidson

Ground Water Caucus: Shawn VanOrden

Ground Water Caucus: Bob Turner

Ground Water Caucus: Alan Jackson

Ground Water Caucus: Adam Young

Ground Water Caucus: T.J. Budge

Resolutions Committee Chair: Aaron Dalling
District 1: Rod Dalling
District 2: Alan Kelch
District 3: Spencer Larsen
District 4: Jeff Darrington
District 5: Roger Blass
District 6: Alan Hansten
District 7: Open
District 8: Jason Fellows
District 9: Open
District 10: Ryan Gailey
District 11: Richard Durant / Dave Reynolds
District 12: Mike Meyers
District 13: Ken Roberts
District 14: Neil Shippy
District 15: Jerry Northrup
District 16: Harold Mohlman
Ground Water Caucus: Shaun VanOrden

Ground Water Caucus: Randy Hillman

Ground Water Caucus: TJ Budge

Ground Water Caucus: Connie Christensen

Ground Water Caucus: Brad Buttars
Associate Member: Jerry Klemm

Associate Member: Roger Warner

At-large, Surface Water: Dan Davidson

RESOLUTIONS 

The Resolutions Committee is charged with approving and providing a statement of policies and directives for the Association. These statements guide the Association staff, provide Association goals, affirm the position of the Association and provide a framework within which the Association’s Board of Directors and committees work. At a minimum, the committee shall meet twice each year: (i) about thirty days prior to the annual meeting, and (ii) at the annual meeting. Proposed resolutions are reviewed and recommendations are made regarding those resolutions to the membership for consideration.

EDUCATION 

The charge for the Education Committee is to provide a continuing education forum for members of the Association and the general public. The Committee provides information and training to Association members, their employees, and boards of directors covering relevant topics, including water management, distribution, the proper use of aquatic pesticides and law and policy issues affecting Idaho water users. The Committee accomplishes its charge through seminars, conventions and workshops, as well as the Association newsletter. The Committee may use other means to accomplish its charge, as determined appropriate by the Committee. An additional objective of the committee is to develop new programs such as the Otto Otter Water Safety Program.

Education Committee Chair: Terrell Sorensen
District 1: Randy Hillman
District 2: Devin Fielding
District 3: Shawn Tischendorf
District 4: Natalie Dalling / Arca Osterhout
District 5: Dave Patrick
District 6: Kimberly Shulsen
District 7: Sherry Maxwell
District 8: Alan Smith
District 9: Open
District 10: Larry Bybee
District 11: Michael Comeskey / Donald Barksdale
District 12: Daniel Hoke 
District 13: Carl Hayes
District 14: Neil Shippy
District 15: Barney Metz
District 16: Megan South / Ruth Bailes
Associate Member: Jerry Klemm

Associate Member: Dylan Lawrence
Ground Water Caucus: Sara Jane Ward 

At-large, Surface Water: Dan Davidson

Water Quality Committee Chair: Jason Brown
District 1: Aaron Dalling
District 2: Merrill Hanny
District 3: Tanner Daley
District 4: Mike Beck
District 5: Jason Brown
District 6: Kimberly Shulsen
District 7: Ryan Nash
District 8: Jason Westover
District 9: Open
District 10: Jim Ritchie
District 11: Donald Barksdale / Fred Butler
District 12: Daniel Hoke
District 13: Carl Hayes
District 14: Ken Mineard
District 15: Branden Rose
District 16: Justin Temple
Associate Member: Erin Cox

Associate Member: Mike Schubert
Ground Water Caucus: Ryan Shurtliff

At-large, Surface Water: Dan Davidson

water quality 

The charge of the Water Quality Committee is to review proposed water quality programs of State and Federal government and to propose positions of IWUA on those programs. Review of water quality standards, regulations, implementation and water quality-quantity planning are some of those included. The committee has the authority to initiate studies and investigations as necessary to carry out its charge to the extent provided in the Association budget and approved by the Board of Directors.

NOMINATING & AWARDS 

The Nominating & Awards Committee is charged with soliciting and evaluating nominations for the various categories of awards given each year by the Association. Awards are intended to recognize individuals and organizations for their outstanding achievement in the water resource field. At present these awards include: Hall of Fame, Ted Diehl Award for Meritorious Service, Water Guardian Award, Water Management Award, Outstanding Service Award, Water Statesman Award, Distinguished Service Award and Outstanding Employee Award. Additional awards may be given, upon approval of the Board of Directors. Criteria for the awards is established by the committee, with approval by the Board.

Nominating and Awards Committee Chair: Ruth Bailes

District 1: Aaron Dalling

District 2: Merrill Hanney

District 3: Steve Murdoch

District 4: Arca Osterhout

District 5: Gary Reynolds

District 6: Alan Hansten

District 7: Open

District 8: Open

District 9: Open

District 10: Brittany Gailey

District 11: Bill Heyer / Vern Pecht

District 12: Mike Meyers

District 13: John Hartman

District 14: Dennis Ujiiye

District 15: Ron Wilson

District 16: Ruth Bailes / Harold Mohlman / Megan South

Associate Members: Hal Anderson

Ground Water Caucus: Open

At-large, Surface Water: Dan Davidson

Rural & Urban Affairs Committee Chair: Jay Barlogi
District 1: Keith Davidson
District 2: Chet Adams
District 3: Tracy Hillman
District 4: Clifford Searle / Arca Osterhout
District 5: Jay Barlogi
District 6: Alan Hansten
District 7: Mike Miller
District 8: Tyson Schvaneldt
District 9: Open
District 10: Carl Pendleton
District 11: Dan Sheirbon / Donald Barksdale
District 12: Kirk Meyers / Greg Curtis
District 13: Carl Hayes
District 14: Neil Shippy
District 15: Ron Wilson
District 16: Megan South / Ruth Bailes
Associate Member: Jerry Klemm

Associate Member: Keith Esplin
Ground Water Caucus: Pat McMahon

At-large, Surface Water: Dan Davidson

RURAL & URBAN AFFAIRS

The charge for the Rural & Urban Affairs Committee is to provide an interface between the Association and local communities, including residents, county and city entities, realtors and title companies about irrigation issues. Issues addressed by the Committee may include rights-of-way/easements, safety concerns, pressure irrigation, and the role of water delivery entities in Idaho. The Committee accomplishes its charge through the use of brochures, the Association webpage, social media, newspapers, radio and other forms of advertisement and meetings. It is the goal of this committee to be proactive in getting local media and communities involved.