About

Idaho and the other western states face many water challenges,  including increasing urbanization, new energy production requirements, expanded endangered species and environmental requirements, administration of surface and ground water as a single resource, and possible impacts of climate change.

Idaho Water Engineering has highly experienced capabilities in the areas of water rights, water measurement and automation, state and federal permitting and regulation, water resource development and marketing, water planning, GIS mapping, and modeling.  Our experience can help you achieve both an accurate assessment and identification of solid solutions for your water resource needs.

Idaho Water Engineering LLC was founded in 2009 by David R. Tuthill, Jr.. Dave brings 33 years of experience from the Idaho Department of Water Resources including two years as Director. Mr. Hal N. Anderson joined Dave as a Managing Partner in 2010. Hal has 30 years of experience with the Idaho Department of Water Resources and the Idaho Water Resource Board. Since 1999 until his retirement in 2010, Mr. Anderson functioned as Executive Director for the Idaho Water Resource Board.

Team

Management

David R. Tuthill, Jr., Ph.D., P.E. Founder
Hal N. Anderson, BS, MS Managing Partner
Anita Warntjes Administration and Finance Director

Water Rights and Distribution

Bob Haynes North Idaho Manager
Ronald D. Carlson, M.S., P.E. Special Projects Manager
Ernest Carlsen Eastern Idaho Manager
Ronald D. Howerton Water Rights and GIS Analyst
Lee Peterson Water Right Locator

Water Resource Planning and Development

Stan Clark Water Resources Developer

Water Measurement and Automation

Ernest Carlsen Eastern Idaho Manager

Remote Sensing and GIS Applications

Ronald D. Howerton Water Rights and GIS Analyst
Anthony Morse III GIS Application Manager

Water Quality and Stream Channel Protection

Mark Masarik Regulatory Analyst
Erv Ballou Stream Channel Protection Manager

Hydrology and Modeling

Dr. A. Lee Brown Wood River Valley Manager

Legal Team

Phillip J. Rassier Project Advisor

Support