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SB 1386

watershed health; survey; use

57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Introduced by Priya Sundareshan

Arizona bill authorizing watershed health survey to provide scientific data for water management and resource planning decisions.

Senate Second Reading
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Bill Summary · SB 1386

Legislative bill overview

SB 1386 appears to authorize or mandate a survey of watershed health conditions in Arizona, with provisions governing how the survey data can be used. The bill is currently in early stages of the legislative process, having just completed first and second readings in the Senate.

Why this is important

Watershed health directly affects water quality, availability, and ecosystem services that millions of Arizonans depend on for drinking water, agriculture, and recreation. Comprehensive survey data provides the scientific foundation necessary for informed water management decisions in a state facing increasing water scarcity and competing resource demands.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and funding mechanisms – Who pays for conducting and maintaining the watershed survey, and whether it diverts resources from other water management priorities
  • Data access and use restrictions – How broadly the survey results can be shared and used by governments, private entities, and the public, potentially affecting agricultural or industrial operations
  • Survey scope and methodology – Which watersheds are included, what metrics are measured, and whether the survey adequately addresses local concerns versus statewide priorities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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