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Critics blast report on state regulation of groundwater use

Posted by: Aqua Blog Maven on November 23, 2008 at 7:26 am

From Stockton’s Record:

A report saying groundwater use should be regulated by the state was blasted last week by San Joaquin County farmers and water users as the latest “assault” on water rights here.

The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office in October issued a report recommending lawmakers approve a water rights system for groundwater, as the state already has for water diverted from rivers or streams. Most landowners can draw groundwater without such approvals or permits.

The county’s Advisory Water Commission on Wednesday voted to recommend county supervisors oppose the proposal and keep close watch for any legislation that might result from the report.

“Tell (the state) to stay out of it,” Stockton water attorney Dante Nomellini said at an earlier meeting. “It should be a local matter. They want to eliminate all property rights to water.”

Read more from Stockton’s Record by clicking here.

November 23, 2008 · Filed Under Groundwater

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