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"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

Upcoming events

    • Tuesday, August 25, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Moscow, Idaho

    Call 208-344-6690 to register for IWUA's North Idaho Legislative Water College!


    Registration Types


    1) Legislative Registration - Free

    Available to those running for state office, congressional officers, and their staff. 


    2) Water User / Guest - $75.00

    Base registration fee if you are a water user, agency, or stakeholder. 

    Agenda


    Meet:  University of Idaho Seed Potato Germplasm Laboratory

    9:30 a.m.

    753 Perimeter Drive Moscow, ID 83843 

    • Stop 1: Deep Soil Ecotron 
    • Stop 2: Moscow Water Reclamation Facility 
    • Stop 3: West Fork Little Bear Creek 
    • Thursday, August 27, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Boise, Idaho

    Call 208-344-6690 to register for IWUA's Southwest Idaho Legislative Water College!

    Registration Types


    1) Legislative Registration - Free

    Available to those running for state office, congressional officers, and their staff. 


    2) Water User / Guest - $75.00

    Base registration fee if you are a water user, agency, or stakeholder. 

    Agenda


    Meet:  Barber Park Event Center

    9:30 a.m.

    4049 S. Eckert Rd. Boise, ID 83716

    • Stop 1: Lucky Peak Dam Viewpoint 
    • Stop 2: Ridenbaugh Canal Headworks
    • Stop 3: Boise Geothermal 
    • Tuesday, September 01, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Rexburg, Idaho

    Call 208-344-6690 to register for IWUA's East Idaho Legislative Water College!


    Registration Types


    1) Legislative Registration - Free

    Available to those running for state office, congressional officers, and their staff. 


    2) Water User / Guest - $75.00

    Base registration fee if you are a water user, agency, or stakeholder. 

    Agenda


    Meet: Rexburg City Hall 

    9:30 a.m.

    35 N. 1st E. Rexburg, ID 83440

    • Stop 1: Marysville Pipeline
    • Stop 2: Ashton Dam Tour
    • Stop 3: St. Anthony Union Canal 
    • Wednesday, September 02, 2026
    Register

    Legislative Water College 2026 Sponsorships


    Platinum Tier $5,000

    • 6 comp'd registrations
    • Logo on top of agenda
    • Verbal thanks at event

    Silver Tier $2,500

    • 4 comp'd registrations
    • Logo on top of agenda
    • Verbal thanks at event

    Bronze Tier $500

    • 2 comp'd registrations
    • Logo on top of agenda
    • Verbal thanks at event

    Partner 

    • Organization listed on the bottom of the agenda
    • General thanks at event
    • Wednesday, September 02, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Filer, Idaho

    Call 208-344-6690 to register for IWUA's South Central Legislative Water College!


    Registration Types


    1) Legislative Registration - Free

    Available to those running for state office, congressional officers, and their staff. 


    2) Water User / Guest - $75.00

    Base registration fee if you are a water user, agency, or stakeholder. 

    Agenda


    Meet:  Filer Fire Department

     9:30 a.m.

     100 US-30 E. Filer, ID 83328

    • Stop 1: TFCC Modernization Project
    • Stop 2: Buhl Drinking Water Treatment Facility
    • Stop 3: Buhl Wastewater Treatment Plant
    • Wednesday, September 30, 2026
    • 1:00 PM
    • Thursday, October 01, 2026
    • 12:00 PM
    • Best Western Kootenai Casino & Spa
    Register

    IWUA Fall Board of Directors Meeting

    September 30 - October 1, 2026


    Wednesday, September 30

    1 p.m. - 5 p.m. - Tour


    5:30 p.m. - Board Dinner 

    Spouses invited. Please RSVP. 


    Best Western Kootenai Casino & Spa

    The Ktunaxa Room

    7169 Plaza Street

    Bonners Ferry, ID 83805


    Thursday, October 1

    8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Board Meeting


    Best Western Kootenai Casino & Spa

    The Ktunaxa Room

    7169 Plaza Street

    Bonners Ferry, ID 83805

    Hotel Information

    Best Western Kootenai Casino & Spa

    7169 Plaza Street

    Bonners Ferry, ID 83805


    A block of rooms is reserved. Call 208-267-8511 and mention Idaho Water Users Association. To receive the discounted rate of $180/night, reserve before September 16.

    Flight Information

    If you plan to fly to Spokane and drive to Bonners Ferry, consider reserving these flights: 


    From Boise

    September 30  |  7:30 a.m. - 7:43 a.m.

    Alaska 3400 

    October 1   |   5:00 p.m. – 7:08 p.m.

    Alaska 2409 


    From Salt Lake City

    September 30  |  8:10  a.m. – 9:01 a.m.

    Delta flight 3801

    October 1  |  5:15 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.

    Delta 1503 

    Let us know if you are flying in so we can reserve enough vehicles to carpool to Bonners Ferry. Those flying Alaska will arrive first and wait for the Delta passengers before heading north.

    • Tuesday, November 17, 2026
    • 12:30 PM
    • Thursday, February 04, 2027
    • 12:30 PM
    • Twin Falls
    Register


    The application period for Headgate: Class 5 is Monday, August 17, 2026 - Friday, October 2, 2026 at 5 p.m. 

     

    Class 6 Schedule

    November 17-19, 2026

    December 8-10, 2026

    February 2-4, 2027


    Headgate Tuition - $1,250

    Tuition cost does not include lodging. Participant lodging will be coordinated directly through IWUA, and will be invoiced to each organization with program tuition. 


    Apply

    Applications cannot be saved mid-way. Before you begin your application, make sure you are prepared with the following:

    1) Resume

    2) Letter of Support from your sponsoring manager or board member

Become a member today!

At IWUA, we work hard to advocate on behalf of Idaho's water user community. We invite you to be part of these efforts. Among other benefits, IWUA members receive discounted registration to Association events and weekly communication pertaining to the latest water resources information!

Join IWUA today!

Contact Us: 

208-344-6690

iwua@iwua.org

Address: 

101 S. Capitol Boulevard, Suite 1205

Boise, Idaho 83702

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