Gov. Brad Little sits down with East Idaho News to discuss water dispute, aquifer, and what's next

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POCATELLO — Idaho Gov. Brad Little was in eastern Idaho Tuesday and announced the state will put another $10 million to improve the long-term health of the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer.

The governor has directed the Idaho Water Resources Board, which runs the Idaho Department of Water Resources, to allocate $10 million towards projects that improve the long-term health of the aquifer. That’s in addition to another $30 million provided by the Legislature and the governor himself.

[August]

The fact our governor has “great confidence” in the water board increases my lack of confidence in the water board.

[chrystalspencer]

By recharge does he mean cobalt mining?

[ediebaxter]

Prayers resolve the water issues. Also, prayers for the kids and staff this year. Prayers for rain

[GeneNorris-dkrf]

Play good run don't know what he's talking about there's a half a million Farmers up there that grow potatoes that's going to mean potatoes are going to be 8 9 10 a pound

[jogeorge]

Why did they drain lucky peak reservoir? Please Nate find out cause it's not right.

[lukeslc-xdds]

Did not vote for little and I do not trust him.

[eleshadenson]

How much money are you getting from Idaho power.

[kevintaylor]

How does Weather Modification fit in with Little's plan? Do we have any tail numbers which spray?

[househen]

Wow! This guy cannot answer a direct question. “We have a high level of confidence”, excuse me sir you were simply asked a yes or no question. So he basically answered with a no.

[l.chrisjones]

The largest crop grown in this country is grass (lawns). Can we encourage a gradual switch to hybrid Bermuda grass. This can be especially beneficial for with places with huge lawns like parks and churches and golf courses, businesses and shopping centers etc. Its a type of grass that is really drought tolerant and doesn't spread, because it is non-invasive. It only needs to be watered like once every few weeks instead of every few days. Encourage individual homeowners and new housing developments to use hybrid Bermuda grass too.

[lukeslc-xdds]

The gov looks drunk to me. Just sayin'.