As the climate warms and our water resources become more scarce and unpredictable, we need thoughtful approaches to how and where we allocate water. So how do exempt wells fit in?
Exempt wells are meant to be a rare exception to water rights permitting, but more and more they’re becoming the default for new developments.
In this webinar, MEIC’s Ann Schwend and Clark Fork Coalition’s Andrew Gorder talk all things exempt wells: what they are, where they are, and how they impact water resources across Montana.
