DEQ seeks representatives for Clearwater Basin Advisory Group

July 22, 2024

Contact: Sujata Connell, Water Quality Manager, [email protected]

LEWISTON- The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking members for the Clearwater Basin Advisory Group (BAG). 

The Clearwater BAG is comprised of citizens, appointed by DEQ's director, who represent stakeholder groups from Latah, Nez Perce, Clearwater, Idaho, and Lewis Counties. The BAG advises DEQ on water quality objectives within Idaho's Clearwater Basin and represents industries and interests directly affected by water quality programs within the basin. 

Representation is currently needed for local government and mining interest groups.

The BAG meets at least twice yearly to advise DEQ on the following matters: 

• Priorities within the basin 
• Revisions needed in the designated beneficial uses for water bodies within the basins 
• Categories to which water bodies in the basin should be assigned 
• Processes for developing and implementing total maximum daily loads 
• Members to be appointed to watershed advisory groups 
• Water quality nonpoint source pollutant reduction priorities throughout the region 

Members must have a demonstrated interest or expertise that will benefit the work of the group. Anyone interested in serving on the BAG as a representative of a local government or mining interest should contact Sujata Connell at (208) 799-4370 or [email protected] by August 23, 2024, at 5 p.m. PST.