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MI HR0240
Resolution
Status
Passed
4/13/2010
Primary Sponsor
Richard Ball
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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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