This bill creates a study related to agricultural water optimization.
This bill:
- requires the Division of Water Resources, in coordination with the Division of Water Rights, to study water diversions classified as an agricultural diversion to determine:
the number, type, and volume of diversions currently classified as an agricultural diversion; andthe volume of water diverted from an agricultural diversion for non-agricultural use;
- requires the Division of Water Resources to report the results of the study to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee before November 30, 2026; and
- makes technical and conforming changes.Statutes affected:
Introduced: 63I-2-273