The new proposed Great Lakes compact again proposes an exception to the anti-diversion rule for communities in "straddling counties," that is, counties whose land area drains in part into another watershed. That's an explicit concession to communities that want access to Great Lakes water because they're overusing their existing non-Great Lakes water supply. It's an explicit concession, first of all, to Waukesha, Wisconsin, which will be first in line to get a diversion exception.
But some Wisconsin advocates believe Waukesha should explore other alternatives first.
WAUKESHA - A coalition of environmental groups is asking that Waukesha choose to implement several water conservation measures before seeking additional water sources.
http://www.gmtoday.com/news/local_stories/2005/November_05/11172005_02.asp
Posted by Dave at November 23, 2005 09:59 AM