Jensen Grove, once considered the crown jewel of Blackfoot, has not had enough water for recreational use in recent years. What will you do to help restore it or repurpose it into something else that benefits the community?

Jensen Grove was once the crown jewel of Blackfoot—a place where families gathered, kids learned to swim, and visitors came from miles away to ski, fish, and make memories. Today, without water, it sits underused and overlooked. Families who used to plan their summers around the Grove now drive past it with disappointment. And with every lost visitor, our businesses lose out too. No water means no recreation, no traditions, and no local dollars spent in Blackfoot.

This isn’t a problem that can be solved with quick promises or wishful thinking. It takes persistence, steady work, and a clear commitment to families who want their community back. As an attorney with decades of experience in contracts and water issues, I’ve studied the agreements that govern Jensen Grove—documents most people would never want to wade through. I’ve personally inspected the headgate that controls the water. The problems are real, but so are the solutions.

Yes, there are challenges – cost, regulations, and limited resources. But we can face those challenges the right way: by making Jensen Grove a true priority, pressing for smarter solutions, and seeking funding that won’t take away from essential services.

Restoring Jensen Grove is about more than filling a lake. It’s about giving families a place to gather, children a place to play, and our community a reason to be proud again. With my background in law, contracts, and water, I have the skills to help bring Jensen Grove back to life.