Water’s for fightin’ but bill delivers compromise
In Montana, the following statement rings true now more than ever: “Whiskey is for drinking, and water is for fighting.” Although the quote is often misattributed to Mark Twain, the adage’s creator was highlighting a perennial issue in governance out west – water rights. In 2025, exempt wells are in the spotlight.
For those unfamiliar, an exempt well allows a person to utilize a groundwater well or developed spring while avoiding the extensive permitting process to claim rights for that well. Historically, exempt wells have been an important tool for agricultural operations and developers.
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