Based upon the findings and recommendations of the report from New Mexico state university and the university of New Mexico on state appropriation of unappropriated water, the legislature finds that:

1. A. the future water needs of New Mexico can best be met by allowing each region of the state to plan for its water future;
2. B. the state can assist the regions in planning future water use by implementing a state appropriation program to ensure an adequate supply of water for each region, as reflected in each region's water use plan; and
3. C. the interstate stream commission is the appropriate agency to implement such a program.

History: Laws 1987, ch. 182, § 1.

ANNOTATIONS

Law reviews. — For article, "The Administration of the Middle Rio Grande Basin: 1956-2002," see 42 Nat. Resources J. 939 (2002).

For article, " 'Whisky's for Drinkin', Water's for Fightin'! ' Is it? Resolving a Collective Action Dilemma in New Mexico," see 45 Nat. Resources J. 185 (2003).