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Idaho's Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer Managed Aquifer Recharge Program
Wesley Hipke, Paul Thomas1, Noah Stewart-Maddox2
1IDWR Contractor via Boise State University, Boise, ID, USA.
Ground Water
|May 10, 2022
Summary
The Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer (ESPA) recharge program has successfully replenished the aquifer, adding an average of 0.3207 km³ per year. This cost-effective managed aquifer recharge (MAR) program utilizes existing infrastructure and natural water rights.
Area of Science:
- Hydrology and Water Resource Management
- Environmental Engineering
- Sustainable Water Management
Background:
- The Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer (ESPA) in Idaho, a critical water resource, has faced significant depletion since the 1950s.
- Declining ESPA levels are attributed to climate change, increased water demand, and evolving irrigation practices.
- The Idaho Water Resource Board (IWRB) initiated the ESPA Comprehensive Aquifer Management Plan (CAMP) to address aquifer decline.
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