Utah HB0187 modifies water rights regulations, exempting certain water rights from forfeiture for nonuse and restricting instream flow change.
Utah HB0187 amends water rights laws by exempting certain water rights held by water conservancy districts related to the lower basin from provisions concerning abandonment or forfeiture for nonuse. It also prohibits specific instream flow change applications in the lower basin. The bill includes technical and conforming amendments to existing statutes. Effective May 6, 2026, this legislation aims to balance water rights management with environmental and public water supply considerations.
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