North Idaho Water Rights Settlement

10-15 years ago the Coeur d'Alene Tribe decided that they wanted to claim ownership over all water rights around the lake, including the Post Falls Dam. Using federal government attorneys representing the tribe, a water rights battle began. A settlement was reached recently between the state of Idaho, the tribe and all the property owners with water rights around the lake.

A local group, Northwest Property Owners Alliance, was a part of this water rights fight for years. Thank you to all board members over the years, and to people who gave money to help fund the legal battle against the tribe. NWPOA board members over the years: Jennifer Locke, Jeff Tyler, Erin Bernard, Summer Bushnell, Kimberley Tanner, Tim Kastning, Roger Garlock, Linda and Alan Littlejohn, Steve Adams, Micheal More, Bob Bingham, Carla Woempner, Gary Hourigan, Jim Eder, Linda Northington, Gary Mitchell, and Kristi Cochrane. (My apologies if I left anyone out.)