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March 30, 2009

Boats, Bass, and Bubba

In this short video, S.C. State Senator Chip Campsen explains the Fair Share Water Bill. S.275, among other things, will legislate water withdrawal to balance public and private water needs by ensuring clean, abundant water for everyone.

In related news about water today, the AP is reporting that South Carolina will be allowed to present oral arguments to the Supreme Court as to why utilities and municipalities should stay out of the state’s water dispute with North Carolina.

The U.S. Supreme Court did not give a time frame or issue any other comment in making its decision Monday. The action is the latest in a battle over the Catawba River basin. In 2007, South Carolina filed a federal lawsuit seeking to stop North Carolina from draining the watershed.

The court has appointed a special master to help resolve the dispute. Last year, that special master allowed the city of Charlotte, N.C., Duke Energy and a water system to enter the case.

South Carolina wants them off the case, contending they will make it take longer and cost more.

* UPDATE: Charlotte has already spent $833,000 on this water case

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