Sec. 7. (a) As used in this section, “center” refers to the center for water established by subsection (c).

     (b) As used in this section, “council” refers to the geological and water survey advisory council established by section 4 of this chapter.

     (c) The center for water is established within the survey for the purpose of:

(1) carrying out the survey’s statutory duties concerning Indiana’s water resources;

(2) supporting long term studies of the state’s water resources, as requested by the Indiana finance authority; and

(3) upon request, providing resources to:

(A) state agencies;

(B) municipal agencies; and

(C) soil and water conservation groups.

     (d) The center shall be staffed:

(1) by employees of the survey who have expertise in water resources; and

(2) at staffing levels consistent with recommendations of the council.

     (e) The center shall report to the council before each quarterly meeting of the council under section 4(j) of this chapter.

     (f) The state geologist shall oversee and manage the activities of the center.

     (g) The center shall be funded by the available resources of the survey.

As added by P.L.108-2022, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.42-2024, SEC.145.