Vote to pass a bill that amends regulations for wells with the capacity to withdraw more than 100,000 gallons of water per day.
Highlights:
Specifies that if a high capacity well has been approved by the Department of Natural Resources, additional approval is not required for the following actions (Sec. 3):
Repair and maintenance of the existing well;
Construction of a new well to replace the existing well;
Reconstruction of the existing well; or
Transfer of ownership of the existing well.
Requires the Department to evaluate and model the hydrology of Pleasant Lake in Waushara Country and any other navigable stream or navigable lake located in a designated area to determine the effects of groundwater withdrawals (Sec. 4).