Establishes groundwater conservation districts for Chicot, Mississippi River Alluvial, and Southern Hills aquifers in Louisiana.
Louisiana HB1205 creates groundwater conservation districts for the Chicot, Mississippi River Alluvial, and Southern Hills aquifers. Each district is governed by a board of commissioners appointed by the governor. The boards include representatives from various parishes, industrial and agricultural user groups, and municipal users. The boards are tasked with studying and surveying groundwater resources, holding hearings, and reporting annually on water usage and saltwater intrusion. The law also outlines procedures for subpoenas, hearings, and the appointment of board members.
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