"IWUA provides an opportunity for water users of the State of Idaho and the west to work together to achieve common goals and objectives. It offers opportunities to those seeking further education and information about water use and conservation.” — Jack A. Barnett, IWUA's First Executive Director |
IWUA EventsAnnual ConventionJanuary | Boise Annual Convention is IWUA's highest attended event. It provides IWUA members an opportunity to get updates from the Idaho Department of Water Resources, Bureau of Reclamation, and updates on other state and regional issues. Add ons to Annual Convention include: Awards Luncheon - providing an opportunity to recognize those who have impacted the water community; and Legislative Banquet - an opportunity for water users to interact with elected officials. HEADGaTENovember, December | Twin Falls January | Boise Headgate: Idaho's Water Leadership Academy is Idaho's only leadership program developed specifically for up and coming leaders in Idaho's water industry. Participation in Headgate requires application and acceptance into the program. Ditchrider WorkshopsFebruary | Rotating Ditchrider workshops provide continuing education opportunity for ditch riders. Topics are aimed to benefit attendees both professionally and personally. Applicator WorkshopsFebruary | Rotating Applicator workshops provide an opportunity for licensed pesticide applicators to obtain credits to keep their ISDA issued applicator license current. Administrative Water Professionals MEETINGMay | Glenns Ferry This half day meeting provides an opportunity for office personnel to discuss / troubleshoot operational processes. Water Law & Resource Issues SeminarJune | Sun Valley The Seminar provides IWUA members an opportunity to learn more about legal and policy issues affecting water users. Legislative Water CollegeAugust | Regional The legislative water college provides an opportunity for political candidates and water users to gather together to tour irrigation facilities, and discuss water issues. |
