Our mission is to provide , timely, reliable, impartial scientific information to our local, state, tribal, and federal partners so they can efficiently manage the water resources within their jurisdictions. Our data and research also help to protect the citizens of Idaho against floods, droughts, and other natural hydrologic hazards. Our science focuses on four basic areas of data collection and research:
- Surface water resources including rivers, lakes, and reservoirs
- Groundwater resources, both cold water and geothermal
- Water quality
- Water use and availability
