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House approves temporary water-lease tool to boost streamflows in Walla Walla Basin
Summary
Senate Bill 761 allows irrigation districts in the Walla Walla Basin to temporarily lease portions of their water rights for in-stream use without sacrificing long-term water access; the bill includes safeguards to prevent injury to other water rights.
The House passed Senate Bill 761, a measure intended to convert planning work into an operational tool for improving stream flows in the Walla Walla Basin. The bill authorizes irrigation water districts to temporarily lease a portion of their water rights for in-stream use while preserving their long-term irrigation access.
Supporters said the bill is voluntary…
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