Here's one we can, and should support.  This bill exempts small impoundments from permitting requirements.  Although this does not specifically mention exempt wells as sources for these small impoundments, the language could be added if enough of us write the bill sponsors and our own state representatives requesting that specific provision be made for exempt wells.

The exempt impoundments are currently intended for...

facilitating efficient use of water and eliminating the diversion of water from streams during low flow periods

promoting compliance with approved recovery plans for endangered or threatened species or a watershed management plan that specifically provides a  means to protect the water left in a stream during base flow periods

Suggesting that language be added to use such impoundments for active support of instream flows is something we can do, as well as pointing out that such impoundments would also increase water availability for rural fire protection.

So, here's something where we can participate in letter writing in support of an existing bill, as well as suggesting some additional language that would tie into our instream flow rule-making needs quite nicely.

Norm

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HB 2659 - 2005-06

Concerning water storage.

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as of Sunday, January 15, 2006Â 2:12 PM

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RepresentativesÂ Hinkle, Linville, Holmquist, Kristiansen, Condotta

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2006 REGULAR SESSION

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First reading, referred to Economic Development, Agriculture & Trade. (View Original Bill)

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