Lake Walcott Watershed Advisory Group (WAG)

The Mid-Snake WAG was originally created in the late 1980s as an outgrowth of the Mid-Snake Study Group that met representing stakeholder industries of the Upper Snake Rock and Lake Walcott subbasins. The primary purpose and concern was to provide input to DEQ and EPA in restoring the beneficial uses and water quality standards of the Snake River and major tributaries. From this group came the draft Mid-Snake Nutrient Management Plan in 1995; this became the Mid-Snake TMDL in 1997. In 1995, the Mid-Snake WAG was divided into two groups, the Mid-Snake WAG representing the Upper Snake Rock Subbasin, and the Lake Walcott WAG, representing the Lake Walcott Subbasin, the separation being at Milner Dam. The outgrowth of this was the Upper Snake Rock TMDL and the Lake Walcott TMDL, both in 2005. Both WAGs have stakeholder industries that represent irrigation agriculture, aquaculture, confined animal feeding operations, food processors, municipalities, grazing, recreation and forestry. Ground water is also a concern to both WAGs and is also included in the approved TMDLs.

Currently, both WAGs meet quarterly (or as needed) and both continue to provide input to DEQ and EPA on TMDL issues and other water quality related issues. Content on this page is provided for informational purposes while the Lake Walcott WAG and DEQ work to conduct a 5-year review of the Goose Creek Subbasin Assessment, Total Maximum Daily Load, and Implementation Plan. Through this cooperative effort and continued public involvement, DEQ's goal is to develop a comprehensive plan aimed at restoring all beneficial uses within the watershed.

Next Scheduled Meeting Date

TBD

Review Documents

Cassia Creek Temperature Total Maximum Daily Load: Addendum to the Raft River Subbasin Assessment and TMDL - Draft (June 2011)

Previous Meetings

Date: Materials
February 28, 2013: Agenda
July 26, 2012: Agenda | Minutes
May 24, 2012: Agenda | Minutes
November 17, 2011: Agenda | Minutes; Lake Walcott WAG Bylaws
July 21, 2011: Agenda | Minutes
March 31, 2011: Agenda | Minutes; Handout: Draft Raft River TMDL 5-Year Review
February 24, 2011: Agenda | Meeting Cancelled
December 2, 2010: Agenda | Minutes; Handout: Draft Raft River TMDL 5-Year Review
July 22, 2010: Agenda | Minutes
January 28, 2010: Agenda | Minutes; Handout: Draft Goose Creek TMDL 5-Year Review; Handout: Draft Goose Creek Subbasin Implementation Plan; Handout: Draft Marsh Creek and PNV Temperature TMDL Addendum
September 24, 2009: Agenda | Minutes; Handout: Best Management Practices; Lake Walcott WAG Presentation
April 28, 2009: Agenda | Minutes
September 24, 2008: Agenda | Minutes

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