| BMP ID: |
8507 |
| Title: |
Clarify a rational system of water use that respects existing rights and preserves aquifer levels |
| Text: |
Aquifers: Doing it Right: "Water Rights: Most uses of water in Montana require a water right. Currently, methane well operators are not required to secure a water right before using massive volumes of water. This double standard reinforces confusion over ownership and responsibility for underground water reserves. The state of Montana must clarify a rational system for the use of underground water reserves that respects existing water rights and preserves aquifer levels for the future." |
| Source Publication Name: |
Doing It Right: a blueprint for responsible coalbed methane development in Montana |
| Citation Section: |
Aquifers |
| Citation Page: |
3 |
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| Usage Type: |
Recommended |
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| Oil / Gas Field: |
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| Surface Ownership: |
• Federal
• State
• Private
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| Mineral Ownership: |
• Federal
• State
• Private
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| Primary Contact: |
Northern Plains Resource Council
2401 Montana Ave, Ste. 200
Billings, MT 59101 USA |
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| Categories: |
Water Quantity and Rights
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| Location: |
Montana |
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| General Comments: |
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| Date Entered: |
2011-01-07 15:01 UTC |
| Last Updated: |
2011-01-24 21:28 UTC |
