Explore the Idaho Irrigation and Drainage Code Commission’s detailed findings and recommendations from 1915.
This report outlines how a five‑member, non‑partisan commission studied irrigation laws, Carey Act projects, and the future of Idaho’s water systems.
The document presents the commission’s duties, methods, and the scope of its investigations. It describes how it gathered information from settlers, reviewed project conditions, and drafted legislation to guide state irrigation policy. Special reports on major Carey Act projects are included, along with firsthand accounts from field visits and meetings.
- How the commission was formed, its powers, and how it planned to revise irrigation and drainage laws.
- Insights from site visits to projects like the Big Lost River and King Hill, with assessments of canal systems and water delivery.
- Recommended approaches for funding and completing projects, including federal aid and state partnerships.
Ideal for readers of state history, public policy, and early 20th‑century infrastructure, this edition provides a clear view of Idaho’s irrigation governance and its impact on settlers and industry.