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Expands Canal Use to Refill Groundwater Aquifers
Recent Bills/Expands Canal Use to Refill Groundwater Aquifers

Expands Canal Use to Refill Groundwater Aquifers

IntroducedApril 2, 2025
In the Senate2 days ago
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Why This Matters
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Permit holders can move water to refill aquifers without new federal approval only if the use does not expand or modify the operation.

This bill lets people who hold existing permits for canals, ditches, and similar water systems on federal land use them to refill underground water supplies for public partners, without new federal approval or extra rent.

If you hold a canal or ditch permit on Bureau of Land Management? land, you could carry water to refill aquifers for a public partner after 30 days' notice, paying no extra rent unless the use is for-profit.
Who this affects
Canal and ditch permit holders · State and local water agencies · Indian Tribes · Groundwater-dependent communities
What this bill changes
  1. 1Holders of canal, ditch, and pipeline permits on federal land could move water for aquifer recharge? on behalf of states, local governments, Indian Tribes, or public agencies.
  2. 2This use would not count as an expansion, modification, or major federal action?, so no new approval from the Interior Secretary is needed.
  3. 3Holders must notify the Bureau of Land Management at least 30 days ahead, naming the partner, the permit, the planned use, and their written agreement.

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