About
Mission & Vision
IWRRI addresses state, regional, and national water issues by conducting research, sharing current information, and supporting the development of a multi-disciplinary water workforce.
IWRRI will become a leader in addressing water resources research and training across the state of Idaho, the Western U.S. and the Nation.
Priorities
- Identify and coordinate actionable partner-driven water research
- Provide training and workforce development for the next generation of water professionals, including undergraduate and graduate research opportunities
- Disseminate research outcomes and broadly increase water literacy including experiential learning for K-12 students
- Generate externally funded research and facilitate collaborative partnerships
IWRRI Staff
Kendra Kaiser
Director, Assistant Research Faculty
Idaho Water Center, Boise
kkaiser@uidaho.edu
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Margaret ‘Meg’ Wolf
Assistant Director
Harbor Center, Coeur d’Alene
mawolf@uidaho.edu
Mike ‘Woody’ Wood
Outreach & Ed. Coordinator
Harbor Center, Coeur d’Alene
mikewood@uidaho.edu
Lindsey Beacham
Communications Strategist
Harbor Center, Coeur d’Alene
lbeacham@uidaho.edu
Grace Peven
Research Scientist
Idaho Water Center, Boise
gpeven@uidaho.edu
Steve Powers
Research Scientist
Idaho Water Center, Boise
smpowers@uidaho.edu
Andrew Wolotira
Business Manager
Idaho Water Center, Boise
awolotira@uidaho.edu
University of Idaho Extension, Water Outreach
Jim Ekins
Northern Idaho
Extension Educator — Area Water
jekins@uidaho.edu
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Christa Howarth
Southern Idaho
Extension Instructor — Water Outreach
Room 440G
chowarth@uidaho.edu
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IWRRI Executive Board
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Paul Arrington (Chair) |
Idaho Water Users Association |
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Jess Byrne (Co-Chair) |
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality |
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Kyle Blasch |
USGS Idaho Water Science Center |
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Jo Ann Cole-Hansen |
Idaho Water Resources Board |
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Mat Weaver |
Idaho Department of Water Resources |
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Kresta Davis |
Idaho Power |
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David Primozich |
The Freshwater Trust |
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Thomas J. Budge |
Racine Olson |
IWRRI Research Advisory Committee
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Alan Hansten |
North Side Canal Company |
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Alan Jackson |
Bingham GW District |
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Allison Lebeda |
Nez Perce Tribe |
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Andrew Hedrick |
Agricultural Research Station |
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Ari Colvin |
U.S. Forest Service |
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Ben Scofield |
Coeur d’Alene Tribe |
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Colden Baxter |
Idaho State University |
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Colin Custer |
City of Boise |
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Craig Cooper |
Idaho Dept. of Environmental Quality |
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Dennis Leikam |
Idahoan |
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Erin Brooks |
University of Idaho |
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Erin Plue |
Trout Unlimited |
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Erin Whorton |
Natural Resources Conservation Service, Snow Survey |
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Frank Gariglio |
Idaho Power |
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Jason Gerlich |
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) |
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Jenny Gray |
Panhandle Health District |
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Kara Cafferty |
Idaho National Laboratory |
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Kerri Treinen |
U.S. Geological Survey |
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Lance Hebdon |
Idaho Department of Fish and Game |
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Lejo Flores |
Boise State University |
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Lytle Denny |
Shoshone Bannock Tribe |
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Megan Satterwhite |
Idaho Dairymen’s Association |
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Mike Faupel |
Palouse Basin Aquifer Committee |
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Mike McVay |
Idaho Department of Water Resources |
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Molly McCahon |
Lakes Commission |
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Neil Crecenti |
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) |
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Phil Blankenau |
Idaho Department of Water Resources |
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Rob VanKirk |
Henrys Fork Foundation |
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Robert Bohling |
City of Twin Falls |
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Scott Ducar |
U.S. Geological Survey |
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Shelley Roberts |
Idaho Rural Water Users Association |
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Sophie Wilderotter |
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation |