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Committee split on adding "forest health" to Water Development projects; motion fails on tie
Summary
A proposal to add 'forest health' to projects eligible for the Wyoming Water Development program failed on a 5–5 tie vote after members expressed support for the policy but concern about the funding source. Water Development staff warned of competing demands for limited program funds.
Lawmakers on the Select Water joint panel considered a draft (26LSO181) to add “forest health” as an eligible category of project in the Wyoming Water Development program but did not sponsor the measure after a tie vote.
The proposed amendment would have added forest health projects — defined to include activities on state, local government and private forest land designed to enhance water yield or quality, reduce catastrophic wildfire risk, improve habitat, or increase…
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