Idaho Power ‘blows up’ water negotiations, VanderSloot says
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IDAHO FALLS — Gov. Brad Little thanked members of a group Tuesday who have been working toward an agreement as part of a Groundwater Management Plan, but Melaleuca Executive Chairman Frank VanderSloot says Idaho Power ‘blew up’ negotiations at the last minute.
The group had been meeting regularly, with a deadline of completing an agreement by Sept. 1. Idaho Department of Water Resources Director Mat Weaver will now review the information and determine how to implement a plan.
VanderSloot spoke with EastIdahoNews.com about the latest developments and he shared why he believes Idaho Power “blew up” negotiations. Watch our interview in the video player above.
Read Idaho Power’s response here.
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