LEGISLATIVE WATER DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Thursday, June 16, 2022 | 9:00 AM | 30 House Building

1.    Commission Business

·         Call to order

·         Approval of the minutes of the May 17, 2022, meeting

·         Commission business

 

2.    Water Conservation Efforts

The Legislative Water Development Commission is required by Utah Code Subsection 73-27-103(5) to study water conservation in the state on public and private land, including programs and policies to promote water conservation and support existing water rights.

·         Committee staff

o   Review of recent legislation and appropriations addressing water conservation.

·         Candice Hasenyager, Director, Division of Water Resources

o   Discussion on the current state programs to encourage water conservation, options for additional water conservation measures, and any recommendations.

·         Bart Forsyth, General Manager, Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District

·         Karry Rathje, Government Affairs Manager, Washington County Water Conservancy District

o   Discussion on what is currently being done, any additional efforts that could be made, any roadblocks to additional water conservation measures, and any recommendations.

·         Cameron Diehl, Executive Director, League of Cities and Towns

·         Justin Lee, Director of Government Relations, Utah League of Cities and Towns

·         Representative of the Utah Association of Counties

o   Discussion of efforts by local governments to encourage water conservation and any recommendations.

·         Public Comment

·         Commission Action/Motion

 

3.    Water Metering in Rural Counties

·         Sen. Hinkins

 

4.    Water Technology

·         Sen. Hinkins

 

5.    Adjourn