The 2008 legislation was designed to implement the Compact by putting into place a water withdrawal/consumptive use framework that treated water users within the state of Michigan in an evenhanded manner when compared to the way the Compact restricted withdrawal and consumptive uses for users external to the Great Lakes Basin. This legislation effectively changed Michigan's water use law. It established a science-based, accounting approach to permitting and monitoring current and future withdrawals and consumptive uses within the state. While there is a transparent and science-based framework for managing water use in Michigan, competition for limited ground/surface water supplies continues to be a challenge. In this case, we'll pilot test a proposed structure, the Water Users Committee, and evaluate its strengths and weaknesses.