LEGISLATIVE WATER DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | 4:00 PM | 110 Senate Building

Members of the public may participate remotely in the meeting by visiting the commission’s webpage to access the live streaming options: https://le.utah.gov/committee/committee.jsp?year=2023&com=SPESWD

 

1.    Commission Business

·         Call to order

·         Approval of the November 15, 2022, meeting minutes

·         Introduction of new members

·         Discussion of 2023 General Session S.B. 236

 

2.    Executive Order 2023-05

The commission will receive an update on flooding and other issues the state is experiencing due to the melting snowpack, including the reasons for the governor’s declaration of emergency due to flooding (Executive Order 2023-05) and why there is a need to extend the declaration.

·         Joel Ferry, Executive Director, Department of Natural Resources

·         Committee discussion/action

 

3.    Division of Water Rights: Utah Israel Delegation Trip Report

The commission will hear from the Division of Water Rights regarding key takeaways and policy recommendations resulting from a recent Utah delegation visit to Israel to discuss water conservation techniques and technologies.

·         Teresa Wilhelmsen, State Engineer and Director of the Division of Water Rights

·         Committee discussion/action

 

4.    Division of Water Resources: Utah Israel Delegation Trip Report

The commission will hear from the Division of Water Resources regarding key takeaways and policy recommendations resulting from a recent Utah delegation visit to Israel to discuss water conservation techniques and technologies.

·         Candice Hasenyager, Director of the Division of Water Resources

·         Committee discussion/action

 

5.    Department of Agriculture and Food: Utah Israel Delegation Trip Report

The commission will hear from the Department of Agriculture and Food regarding key takeaways and policy recommendations resulting from a recent Utah delegation visit to Israel to discuss water conservation techniques and technologies.

·         Craig Buttars, Commissioner, Department of Agriculture and Food

·         Kelly Pehrson, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Agriculture and Food

·         Committee discussion/action

 

6.    Other Items/Adjourn