What happens to the water right if the U.S. Forest Service acquires private land through land trade or purchase?
Under the terms of this agreement, the parties will propose a new provision of state law to allow the U.S. Forest Service to apply to the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation to change an acquired consumptive use right to a permanent instream flow. As with any change proceeding, existing water users will be able to object if they believe they will be impacted by the change. This provision of state law will only apply to lands acquired by U.S. Forest Service that are within or immediately adjacent to current National Forest System lands.
Related Questions
- Will the public be notified for any future water use by the U.S. Forest Service that is not identified as a specific right in this Compact?
- What happens to the water right if the U.S. Forest Service acquires private land through land trade or purchase?
- Do we list Forest Service Information offices in DUDS even if they are located on private land (like in town)?
