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Bear River Basin Advisory Group (BAG)

The Bear River Basin Advisory Group consists of 11 members appointed by DEQ's director to represent stakeholder groups from four counties of southeastern Idaho.  The BAG meets as necessary to advise DEQ on surface water issues throughout the region.

BAG Consultation on Draft 2014 Integrated Report

DEQ is seeking basin advisory group consultation on the draft 2014 Integrated Report, prior to releasing the draft for public review. 

In accordance with Idaho Code §39-3614, the Integrated Report contains information related mainly to item 3, but also touches on items 4 and 6. DEQ is requesting that basin advisory groups provide recommendations and comments on the draft 2014 Integrated Report by June 27, 2016. Please direct recommendations, comments, and questions to Cara Hastings, DEQ federal reporting coordinator, at (208) 373-0153 or cara.hastings@deq.idaho.gov

Next Scheduled Meeting Date

TBD

BAG Members

Interest Represented
BAG Member
Agriculture
Dallan Nalder, Chairman
Environment
Eulalie Langford
Forestry
Bob Jensen
Hydropower
Mark Stenberg
Livestock
Gale Moser
Local Government
Vacant
Mining
Mitch Hart
Non-Municipal NPDES
Vacant
Rep at Large
Mitch Poulsen
Shoshone-Bannock Tribes
Hunter Osbourne
Water-Based Recreation
David Cottle

Previous Meetings

Date
Materials
January 12, 2016 - Water Body Assessment Guidance
Agenda
Water Body Assessment Guidance, 3rd Edition (DEQ presentation)
Meeting Announcement and Information
Water Body Assessment Guidance
Water Body Assessment Guidance Summary of Changes
Biological Assessment Frameworks and Index Development for Rivers and Streams in Idaho
October 23, 2012
Agenda
Oneida SWCD Wide Hollow Project (Presentation)
Bear Lake SWCD PBJ Diversion (Presentation)
Bear River Tri-State Water Quality Monitoring 2006-2011 Data Summary
Bear River Hydroelectric (Presentation)
November 12, 2009
Agenda
Minutes
Bear River TMDL Addendum Tributary Analysis & Wasteload Allocations (Presentation)
The Fish Haven Creek Project (Presentation)
Bear Lake & Franklin Soil & Water Conservation Districts Working Together (Presentation)
Cove Decommissioning (Presentation)
Whiskey Creek (Presentation)
Central Farmers-Georgetown Canyon Fertilizer Facility Remedial Action Plan Implementation (Presentation)
July 9, 2009
Agenda
Minutes
Bloomington and Paris Creeks Irrigation Structures (Presentation)
Bear River TMDL Municipal WLA Update Graphs (Presentation)
Daniels Non-Point Sediment Reduction Project (Presentation)
Trout Creek AFO Project (Presentation)

Upper Bear River Streambank Stabilization Project-Cal Price (Presentation)

May 7, 2009
Agenda
Minutes
Bear Lake Regional Commission 319 Progress Report (Presentation)
Bear River TMDL Addendum (Presentation)
Soil Conservation Commission 319 Progress Report (Presentation)

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Staff Contacts

Water Quality Manager
Lynn Van Every
DEQ Pocatello Regional Office
444 Hospital Way #300
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 236-6160
lynn.vanevery@deq.idaho.gov

More Information

Idaho Code Title 39-3613: Creation of Basin Advisory Groups

Idaho Code Title 39-3614: Duties of the Basin Advisory Group

Related Pages

Basin Advisory Groups

Bear River Basin/Malad River Subbasin