Identical bills in Indiana House and Senate would limit pumping water more than 20 miles, in effort to curb IEDC plans to take western Tippecanoe County aquifer via pipeline to Boone County industries
INTERA's tests pumped water from the aquifer right back into the river. That's not at all what they're planning to do. How can we be expected to see such a test as legitimate?
Don't forget that the Indiana Finance Authority has, by the IEDC's own words, been working "with them" all along. I don't expect to see the IFA come to conclusions much different than the IEDC was planning.
"Aylesworth proposed House Bill 1556 during the 2023 session. The bill would have required public notice about water transfer plans, with an opportunity for public comment, as well as requiring proof that the transfer wouldn’t harm the environment or public health. The bill did not get a hearing in the Indiana House this year. " These new bills have been promised at least a hearing - wonder why? Because WE, citizens, voters, have been making our voices heard at the state house. We need to keep that up!!!
Who thinks the Indiana Natural Resources Commission is not heavily influenced by the people behind LEAP?
Negele said, "But the reality is that, as a state, we need this conversation about a statewide water plan. " A statewide water plan should definitely not START with taking water from any one area to serve another, but instead start with doing the things that could improve water resources in drier areas of the state. Conservation, protection of wetlands (!), etc. START HERE.
There's an interesting rumor that the big radial collector wells may be out, and multiple smaller wells in. I wonder if that's to try to get around the Tippecanoe County moratorium?
I can’t help but wonder if any democrats in our legislature were asked for their input on these bills? Maybe Campbell or Klinker would like to have their say. Or, Deery says he’s looking for cosponsors. How about bipartisan bills?
As far as I have heard, the Republicans have ignored the Democrats. Though generally, any bill the Democrats are for, most Indiana Republicans are against.
INTERA's tests pumped water from the aquifer right back into the river. That's not at all what they're planning to do. How can we be expected to see such a test as legitimate?
Don't forget that the Indiana Finance Authority has, by the IEDC's own words, been working "with them" all along. I don't expect to see the IFA come to conclusions much different than the IEDC was planning.
"Aylesworth proposed House Bill 1556 during the 2023 session. The bill would have required public notice about water transfer plans, with an opportunity for public comment, as well as requiring proof that the transfer wouldn’t harm the environment or public health. The bill did not get a hearing in the Indiana House this year. " These new bills have been promised at least a hearing - wonder why? Because WE, citizens, voters, have been making our voices heard at the state house. We need to keep that up!!!
Who thinks the Indiana Natural Resources Commission is not heavily influenced by the people behind LEAP?
Negele said, "But the reality is that, as a state, we need this conversation about a statewide water plan. " A statewide water plan should definitely not START with taking water from any one area to serve another, but instead start with doing the things that could improve water resources in drier areas of the state. Conservation, protection of wetlands (!), etc. START HERE.
There's an interesting rumor that the big radial collector wells may be out, and multiple smaller wells in. I wonder if that's to try to get around the Tippecanoe County moratorium?
I can’t help but wonder if any democrats in our legislature were asked for their input on these bills? Maybe Campbell or Klinker would like to have their say. Or, Deery says he’s looking for cosponsors. How about bipartisan bills?
There's an idea.
As far as I have heard, the Republicans have ignored the Democrats. Though generally, any bill the Democrats are for, most Indiana Republicans are against.
I agree. I am surprised there is no mention of other local representatives. This is definately a bipartisan issue.