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Lawmakers hear Bear River planning pitch; presenters seek $1.25 million for next phase
Summary
A committee‑as‑a‑whole presentation urged the House to fund planning work on the Bear River water development, with presenters warning of multi‑decade lead times and estimating total development costs at $250–$300 million.
Senators, representatives and water managers told the Utah House on Jan. 26 that time is limited to plan large‑scale water projects and urged immediate investment in further study of the Bear River.
Senator Holmgren, chairing the Bear River task force, asked lawmakers to approve $1,250,000 to fund the next planning phase for the Bear River — work he described as the “frustrating phase” where site selection and conveyance options are finalized. "We are requesting here a million and a quarter dollars as the first phase…
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