Department of
Environmental Quality

Watershed advisory groups (WAGs) are groups of interested citizens that provide local public input and guidance to DEQ during the development of water quality improvement plans or "Total Maximum Daily Loads" (TMDLs) for water bodies that fail to meet water quality standards. TMDLs are designed to reduce the levels of pollutants, such as bacteria and sediment, in impaired water bodies.

The Lower Boise River WAG was formed to develop and implement TMDLs to improve water quality in the Lower Boise River. DEQ will consult with WAG participants on a regular basis throughout the TMDL development and/or five-year review process.

• Lower Boise Watershed Council Website

Upcoming Meetings

Lower Boise Watershed Advisory Council Meeting
Thursday, May 10, 2012, 7 p.m.
DEQ State Office
Conference Room B
1410 N. Hilton
Boise
Draft Agenda
Proxy Form

Previous Meetings

Date

Materials

April 12, 2012 - Watershed Council Meeting

Minutes (draft)
Attendance List
Proxy Form

April 6, 2012 - TAC Meeting

Lower Boise River Phosphorus TMDL (Presentation by Lauri Monnot, DEQ)
Boise River Phosphorus TMDL (Presentation by Lance Holloway, DEQ)
What Does USGS Research Tell Us About Phosphorus in the Boise River? (Presentation by Alexandra Etheridge, USGS)

March 16, 2012 - Watershed Council Meeting

Elements of a TMDL (Handout)

Pollutant Trading 101 (Handout)