Lege TREND. Legislature Prohibiting Water Rights Speculation

Where: Washington State

How? Prohibit Wall Street bankers and international investors from participating in the State’s water banks

What’s a water bank?  A water bank collects water rights from rural landowners who have permission to take more water than they need.

The legislation: SB 6494 (2020 | WA)

Investigate West | LEGISLATURE EYES WAYS TO CONTROL SPECULATORS BUYING WASHINGTON WATER RIGHTS