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MI HR0240

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/13/2010

Primary Sponsor

Richard Ball

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Urges the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Council to carefully scrutinize Waukesha, Wisconsin's proposed water diversion from Lake Michigan
  • Waukesha proposes diverting 18.5 million gallons per day from Lake Michigan to meet current drinking water needs and support future economic growth
  • Expresses concern that Waukesha's proposal may not meet compact standards requiring proof that significant water conservation measures have been implemented and that the diversion represents the minimum necessary
  • Notes that the council's interpretation of compact standards in this first diversion request will set precedent for future water diversion proposals from the Great Lakes
  • Directs transmission of the resolution to the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Council, the Governor's Office, and the Office of the Great Lakes

Legislative Description

A resolution to urge the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Council to scrutinize carefully the proposed diversion at Waukesha, Wisconsin.

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Last Action

Adopted

4/13/2010

Committee Referrals

Great Lakes And Environment3/24/2010

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