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House approves $1.25M study to evaluate Bear River water options for the Wasatch Front
Summary
The House passed SB 23 to continue study work on importing up to 100,000 acre-feet from the Bear River to the Wasatch Front, including environmental reviews and core drilling; sponsors said the funding (in supplemental appropriations) is needed immediately to meet study timelines.
The Utah House voted to continue and fund technical studies into development of Bear River water resources and potential conveyance to the Wasatch Front.
Representative Olsen, the bill’s sponsor on the floor, said a Bear River task force recommended an appropriation (described in the debate as about $1.25 million, later noted as revised to $1.25 million in committee and the Senate amendment) to…
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