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Farmers Union seeks additions to high-cap well bill
Jan 31, 2017, 16:37 PM
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A Wisconsin farm organization wants additional language added to the state’s proposed high capacity well legislation.
Wisconsin Farmers Union Governmental Relations Director Kara O’Conner tells Brownfield their members support additional water oversight. “We saw support for regular review of high-capacity well permits and allowing farmers to be able to repair, replace, or transfer a high-capacity well permit provided there was some sort of ongoing and comprehensive review of all permits to ensure availability of water.”
Two bills went through the Legislature last session, but neither made it to the Governor’s desk.
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