WATER – States findings of the Legislature and recommends studies to identify and construct additional water storage in Idaho including the possible reconstruction of the Teton Dam.

This Idaho Joint Memorial (SJM 101) requests federal and state agencies to update studies on water storage solutions, including the potential reconstruction of the Teton Dam. It directly affects the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Army Corps of Engineers, Idaho Water Resource Board, and state water officials. The memorial cites the 1976 Teton Dam failure as avoidable and emphasizes the need for additional storage to address drought, population growth, and water security. It specifically recommends evaluating Teton Dam reconstruction alongside other projects like Minidoka and Jackson Lake Dams. The resolution urges collaborative studies to identify safe, economic storage options benefiting Idaho's agriculture, economy, and communities.