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Data for Idaho

Our mission is to provide reliable, impartial scientific information to our local, state,
tribal, and federal cooperators so they can efficiently manage the water resources
within their jurisdictions. Use the links below or go to our Web-Accessible Databases
to access our data.

Disciplines


Kootenai River near Leonia. Click to go learn more about Idaho's surface water.Surface Water

We study features such as rivers, lakes, and streams. Learn more about Idaho's surface water.

Ground-water well. Click to learn more about Idaho's ground water.Groundwater

We monitor more than 800 wells throughout the state. Learn more about drinking and irrigation water in Idaho.


Rainbow Trout. Click to learn more about Idaho's water quality and aquatic biology.Water Quality & Aquatic Biology

We collect and analyze chemical, physical, and biological properties of water. Learn more about Idaho's water quality.

Irrigation sprinklers. Click to learn more about Idaho's water use.Water Use

We work with local, State, and Federal agencies to collect and report total withdrawals for public-supply, industrial, and irrigation. Learn more about Idaho's water use.

Idaho topographical map. Click to learn more about Idaho's geospatial informationGeospatial

We apply the techniques of surveying, remote sensing, and geospatial data analysis to help describe and understand Idaho's water resources. Learn more about Idaho's geospatial information.