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The Affect Local Bill
New fees for transporting groundwater could affect local farmers
Harquahala; groundwater transportation fee
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
This bill would make people pay fees to move groundwater, which could hurt local farmers and their costs.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
If this bill passes, farmers might have to pay more money to transport water. This could make it harder for them to grow crops and make a living. Now is the time to speak up about how this could affect our water supply and food prices.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill creates a fee for transporting groundwater away from certain areas.
- Fees will depend on how much water is moved, starting at $3 per acre-foot.
- There are some credits available to reduce these fees under certain conditions.
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