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Wyoming Farm Bureau urges county to object to instream flow water rights; May 29 comment deadline noted
Summary
Tim Beck of the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation told commissioners WFBF policy opposes granting instream flow water rights that could limit future water development and urged members to submit comments before the May 29, 2025 deadline; commissioners said they will draft an objection letter to the State Engineer's office for finalization at the May 20 meeting.
A Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation representative urged the county to object to proposed instream flow water rights, citing local land- and water-management concerns.
Tim Beck described WFBF policy history and said the federation believes gifting instream flow water rights could limit future beneficial use and development. He said WFBF supports water storage but was concerned that instream flow rights could interfere with private water-right activities unless a need is demonstrated.
Beck asked whether he should encourage WFBF members to submit comments; commissioners noted the 30-day comment period sets a May 29, 2025 deadline for submitting comments. Commissioners discussed drafting an objection letter to the State Engineer's office and agreed that a draft would be finalized and approved at the May 20 Commission meeting.
The commission did not vote on a formal objection at the May 6 meeting; the record shows staff will draft a letter for later action.
