What is the deadline to file a protest against these water right applications?

Protests must be filed on or before June 8, 2026, with the Idaho Dept. of Water Resources, Western Region.

How much does it cost to file a protest?

A $25 protest fee is required for each application you protest.

Who can I contact for more information about the property locations?

Call the Western office at (208) 334-2190 for additional property-location information.

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Two water right applications filed in Payette County, Idaho seek permission to divert and store water for aesthetic storage and irrigation. Public protests (with a $25 fee) must be filed by June 8, 2026, to the Idaho Dept. of Water Resources' Western Region office in Boise.

Key Takeaways

Deadline to protest: June 8, 2026
$25 protest fee required per application
Applications: aesthetic storage and irrigation in Payette County
Contact Western office at (208) 334-2190 for location details
Send protest copy to the applicant

Published: May 20, 2026 · yesterday
Category: Public Hearing
City: Boise

If you don't respond

If you do not file a protest by June 8, 2026 (with a $25 fee), you forfeit the opportunity to challenge approval of these water right applications, and permits may be issued subject to prior rights.

What to do next

1
Review full application details online
Visit https://idwr.idaho.gov/apps/ExtSearch/WRApplicationResults/ to read complete descriptions of the rights and locations.
2
Decide whether to protest
If you plan to object, prepare a protest under Idaho Code § 42-203A and include a $25 fee per application by June 8, 2026.
3
Mail protest and notify applicant
Send the protest and $25 fee to 2735 W Airport Way, Boise ID 83705-5082 and mail a copy of the protest to the listed applicant address before June 8, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to file a protest against these water right applications?: Protests must be filed on or before June 8, 2026, with the Idaho Dept. of Water Resources, Western Region.
How much does it cost to file a protest?: A $25 protest fee is required for each application you protest.
Where do I send a protest and who should I notify?: Mail the protest and $25 fee to Director, Dept. of Water Resources, Western Region, 2735 W Airport Way, Boise ID 83705-5082, and also send a copy to the applicant.
Who can I contact for more information about the property locations?: Call the Western office at (208) 334-2190 for additional property-location information.

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Legal terms in this notice

Point of Diversion: The specific location where water is taken from a source for use or storage.
Place of Use: The geographic area where the diverted or stored water is authorized to be used.
Prior water rights: Existing legally established rights to use water that take precedence over newer applications.
Protest fee: A required payment ($25 here) submitted with a formal objection to the application.

Full Notice Text

Legal NoticeThe following applications have been filed to appropriate the public waters of the State of Idaho:65-24424JASON HANSEN3154 N GREENGATE WAYSTAR, ID 83669-6516Point of Diversion SWSE S34 T08N R05W PAYETTE CountySource WASTE WATER Tributary PAYETTE RIVERUse: AESTHETIC STORAGE01/01 to 12/31; 0 CFS, 11.6 AFUse: DIVERSION TO STORAGE04/15 to 10/31; 0.01 CFSTotal Diversion: 0.01 CFS, 11.6 AFDate Filed: 01-26-2026Place Of Use: AESTHETIC STORAGET08N R05W S34 SWSE
65-24441BRANDON WHITAKER3011 CENTER AVEPAYETTE, ID 83661Point of Diversion SWNE S35 T09N R05W PAYETTE CountySource GROUND WATERUse: IRRIGATION03/1 to 11/150.28 CFSTotal Diversion: 0.28 CFSDate Filed: 04-02-2026Place Of Use: IRRIGATIONT09N R05W S35 SWNETotal Acres: 14
Permits will be subject to all prior water rights. For additional information concerning the property location, contact the Western office at (208) 334-2190; or for a full description of the rights, please see https://idwr.idaho.gov/apps/ExtSearch/WRApplicationResults/. Protests may be submitted based on the criteria of Idaho Code § 42-203A. Any protest against the approval of this application must be filed with the Director, Dept. of Water Resources, Western Region, 2735 W AIRPORT WAY, BOISE ID 83705-5082 together with a protest fee of $25.00 for each application on or before 6/8/2026. The protestant must also send a copy of the protest to the applicant.MATHEW WEAVER, Director
Legal Number AOB001412 May 20, 27, 2026