42-1706. ADDITIONAL DUTIES OF DIRECTOR. The director of the department of water resources shall make or cause to be made careful measurements of the flow in cubic feet per second of the various streams in the state whose waters are, or are likely to be, appropriated and used, through that part of the season which he may deem necessary or expedient, to afford information for irrigating purposes, commencing with those streams most used for irrigation. The director shall collect facts and make surveys to ascertain suitable locations for reservoirs upon streams where such reservoirs may be possible and beneficial, and shall, as far as possible, determine the cost of constructing such reservoirs, and all other facts possible in regard to quantity of water possible to be stored, the character and extent of land that may be reclaimed by the water from such reservoirs, together with all other information possible that may bear upon the subject. The director shall become familiar with the waterways and irrigable land in the state and the needs of the state as to irrigation matters, and all records of any such information shall be the property of the state and open to public inspection. The director shall keep full and complete records of all measurements of streams, surveys, examinations or other valuable information that may come into his possession concerning any of the duties of the department, and shall furnish reasonable information in regard to such measurements or surveys to the newspapers of the state upon proper request.
In addition to the duties prescribed in this chapter, the director shall perform such other professional duties as may be required of him by the governor, and shall give advice on any matters of a professional nature, when called upon by the governor to do so.
History:
[(42-1706) 1895, p. 215, sec. 15; reen. 1899, p. 282, sec. 14; reen. R.C., sec. 160; reen. C.L. 126:11; C.S., sec. 2988; I.C.A., sec. 41-1506; am. 1974, ch. 20, sec. 9, p. 533.]
Structure Idaho Code
Title 42 - IRRIGATION AND DRAINAGE -- WATER RIGHTS AND RECLAMATION
Chapter 17 - DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES — WATER RESOURCE BOARD
Section 42-1701 - CREATION OF DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES — DIRECTOR — QUALIFICATIONS — DUTIES.
Section 42-1701A - HEARINGS BEFORE DIRECTOR — APPEALS.
Section 42-1701B - ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE — NOTICE — CONSENT ORDER — CIVIL ACTION.
Section 42-1702 - DUTY TO SUPPLY INFORMATION.
Section 42-1703 - ATTORNEY GENERAL TO ADVISE DIRECTOR.
Section 42-1704 - DIRECTOR TO MAKE REPORT.
Section 42-1705 - COOPERATION WITH UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY.
Section 42-1706 - ADDITIONAL DUTIES OF DIRECTOR.
Section 42-1709 - INSPECTION AND OVERSIGHT ON COMPLAINT OR DIRECTOR’S DETERMINATION.
Section 42-1711 - DEFINITIONS.
Section 42-1716 - NOTICE OF COMPLETION — FILING OF SUPPLEMENTARY DRAWINGS OR DESCRIPTIVE MATTER.
Section 42-1718 - REMEDIAL MEANS FOR PROTECTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY.
Section 42-1719 - ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF APPROVAL — REVOCATION — APPEAL.
Section 42-1720 - VIOLATIONS OF CHAPTER — PENALTIES.
Section 42-1730 - STATEMENT OF PURPOSE.
Section 42-1731 - DEFINITIONS.
Section 42-1732 - IDAHO WATER RESOURCE BOARD.
Section 42-1733 - ORGANIZATION.
Section 42-1734 - POWERS AND DUTIES.
Section 42-1734A - COMPREHENSIVE STATE WATER PLAN.
Section 42-1734B - BOARD PROCEDURES FOR ADOPTING A COMPREHENSIVE STATE WATER PLAN.
Section 42-1734C - STATUS OF COMPREHENSIVE STATE WATER PLAN BEFORE FEDERAL AGENCIES.
Section 42-1734D - DESIGNATION OF INTERIM PROTECTED RIVERS.
Section 42-1734F - RIGHTS NOT AFFECTED.
Section 42-1734G - WATER RIGHTS.
Section 42-1734H - DESIGNATION OF PARTICULAR RIVERS AS INTERIM PROTECTED RIVERS.
Section 42-1734I - DESIGNATION UNDER FEDERAL LAW.
Section 42-1735 - APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL — HEARING OFFICERS.
Section 42-1736B - WATER RESOURCE POLICY ACTIONS.
Section 42-1738 - VESTED WATER RIGHTS PROTECTED — POLICY OF PROJECT OPERATION AFTER PAY-OUT DEFINED.
Section 42-1739 - BOND AUTHORIZATION.
Section 42-1742 - SPECIAL FUNDS.
Section 42-1746 - FUNDING, REFUNDING BONDS.
Section 42-1747 - TAX EXEMPTION.
Section 42-1748 - CONSTRUCTION OF ACT.
Section 42-1749 - COMPELLING ISSUANCE.
Section 42-1750 - REVOLVING FUND — PUBLIC POLICY AND PURPOSE.
Section 42-1751 - DEFINITIONS.
Section 42-1752 - ESTABLISHMENT OF IDAHO WATER RESOURCE BOARD REVOLVING DEVELOPMENT FUND.
Section 42-1753 - SOURCE OF FUND.
Section 42-1754 - ALLOCATION OF FUND.
Section 42-1755 - PROJECTS — PLANS AND COST ESTIMATES — REPAYMENT CONTRACTS — TITLE.
Section 42-1757 - MEMBERS OF BOARD — CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
Section 42-1758 - RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Section 42-1759 - ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT TO GOVERNOR AND LEGISLATURE.
Section 42-1760 - WATER MANAGEMENT ACCOUNT.
Section 42-1761 - WATER SUPPLY BANK CREATED.
Section 42-1762 - RULES AND REGULATIONS — ACQUISITION OF WATER RIGHTS.
Section 42-1763 - RENTALS FROM BANK — APPROVAL BY DIRECTOR.
Section 42-1765 - LOCAL COMMITTEES — RENTAL OF STORED WATER — APPORTIONMENT OF RENTAL PROCEEDS.
Section 42-1765A - LEMHI RIVER BASIN — LOCAL RENTAL COMMITTEE.
Section 42-1766 - APPEALS PROCEDURE FOR WATER RIGHT HOLDERS.
Section 42-1775 - DECLARATION OF POLICY AND PURPOSE.
Section 42-1776 - WATER RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT TRUST ACCOUNT.
Section 42-1777 - WATER RESOURCES ADJUDICATION FUND.
Section 42-1778 - WATER RIGHTS ENFORCEMENT ACCOUNT.
Section 42-1779 - STATEWIDE COMPREHENSIVE AQUIFER PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT EFFORT.