Indiana HB1379 establishes a moratorium on new major ground water withdrawal facilities in the Wabash River basin until June 30, 2028, and creates a.

Indiana HB1379 establishes a two-year moratorium on the establishment of new major ground water withdrawal facilities in the Wabash River basin, effective May 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2028. The bill also creates a ground water and aquifer preservation task force to study and recommend water resource management strategies. The task force will examine issues such as protecting public interest against excessive ground water removal, improving ground water monitoring, and balancing conservation with economic activity.

Indiana HB1379 establishes a moratorium on new major ground water withdrawal facilities in the Wabash River basin until June 30, 2028, and creates a.

Indiana HB1379 establishes a two-year moratorium on the establishment of new major ground water withdrawal facilities in the Wabash River basin, effective May 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2028. The bill also creates a ground water and aquifer preservation task force to study and recommend water resource management strategies. The task force will examine issues such as protecting public interest against excessive ground water removal, improving ground water monitoring, and balancing conservation with economic activity.