Ground-Water Resources of the Wood River Valley, South-Central Idaho
Status: Active (Phase 1 completed, Phase 4 in progress)
Latest Progress Report
Big Wood River above Sun Valley, Idaho
—November 18, 2004Introduction
Big Wood River above Sun Valley, Idaho
—November 18, 2004
The Wood River Valley area is growing significantly: the current population of 20,000 is projected to increase to 50,000 by 2050.
This projected growth raises at least two questions. How sustainable are the ground-water resources in the area? How might rapid population growth affect surface-water features? Although several technical reports have addressed parts of the Wood River Valley, some of the area has not been studied. Consequently, a holistic understanding of the area's water resources is lacking.
Purpose and Scope
The objectives of this USGS study are to:
- Provide county and local governments with data and interpretations about Wood River Valley water resources.
- Recommend additional data collection or studies necessary to support decision-makers.
Proposed Work Plan
For detailed information about the study, read the Proposed Work Plan (.pdf 1 MB), which was presented at the December 14, 2005 public meeting.
