We find ourselves at a focal point. We can direct attention to a quick fix and divert attention from the real issue. The real problem is years of mismanagement and over-appropriation.

We accommodated (ground water) users at considerable expense to our customers. We believe the company made a significant contribution to the economic viability of agriculture in the state of Idaho.

Idaho Power's customers are taxpayers, too.

That's water we're not going to generate electricity with.

We have relied upon certain flows over the last 20 years. If House Bill 800 passes, we have to assume the minimum.

They were asking for a court to say Idaho Power hadn't defended its water rights at Swan Falls.