Department of
Environmental Quality

The Wood River WAG was originally created in 1995 as an outgrowth of the Senate Bill 1284 ("WAG-BAG Law"). The primary purpose and concern was to provide input to DEQ and EPA in restoring the beneficial uses and water quality standards of the Big Wood River, the Little Wood River, the Camas Creek and their major tributaries.

The Wood River WAG encompasses three major subbasins: the Big Wood River Subbasin, the Little Wood River Subbasin, and the Camas Creek Subbasin. From this group and in cooperation with DEQ have come the Big Wood River TMDL (approved 2002), the Little Wood River TMDL (2005) and the Camas Creek TMDL (2005). The WAG has stakeholder industries that represent irrigation agriculture, confined animal feeding operations, food processors, municipalities, grazing, recreation and forestry. Ground water is also a concern to the WAG and is also included in the approved TMDLs.

Currently, the WAG meets quarterly (or as needed) and continues 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 Wood River WAG and DEQ work to conduct a 5-year review of the Little Wood River Subbasin Assessment, Total Maximum Daily Load, and Implementation Plan.

Next Scheduled Meeting Date

Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 7 p.m.
Big Wood Canal Company
409 North Apple St.
Shoshone
Agenda

Previous Meetings

Date

Materials

August 23, 2011

Agenda | Minutes (pending approval)

March 22, 2011

Agenda | Minutes

January 25, 2011

Agenda | Minutes

December 14, 2010

Agenda | Minutes

September 28, 2010

Agenda | Minutes

August 25, 2010

Agenda | Minutes

July 26, 2010

Agenda | Minutes

July 20, 2010

Agenda |

March 23, 2010

Agenda | Minutes

Little Wood River TMDL Implementation Plan for Agriculture (Presentation)

September 22, 2009

Agenda | Minutes

August 27, 2009

Agenda |

April 30, 2009

Agenda | Minutes

March 10, 2009

Agenda | Minutes