AGENDA CENTRAL NEVADA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY Nevada Association of Counties Building 304 S. Minnesota Street Carson City, NV March 8, 2019 10:00 a.m.
Notes: 1. Items on this agenda on which action may be taken are followed by the term "Possible Action." 2. Items on this agenda may be taken out of order, combined with other agenda items for consideration, removed from the agenda, or delayed for discussion at any time. 3. Reasonable efforts will be made to assist and accommodate physically handicapped persons attending the meeting. Please call 775.443.7667 in advance so arrangements can be made. This agenda was transmitted by email March 1, 2019 for posting by the Churchill County Clerk (775.423.6028), Elko County Clerk (775.753.4600), Esmeralda County Clerk (775.485.6309), Eureka County Clerk (775.237.5262), Lander County Clerk (775.635.5738), Nye County Clerk (775.482.8127), Pershing County Clerk (775.273.2208) and the White Pine County Clerk (775.293.6509).
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1. CALL TO ORDER – Chairman’s welcome, roll call, determination of quorum, pledge of allegiance and introductions. (Discussion)
2. PUBLIC COMMENT – This time is devoted to comments by the general public pursuant to NRS 241.020(2)(c)(3). No action will be taken on matters raised under public comment until the matter itself has been included on an agenda as an action item. (Discussion)
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Approval of the agenda for the Authority’s meeting of March 8, 2019, including taking items out of sequence, deleting items and adding items which require action upon a finding that an emergency exists. (Possible Action)
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under the consent agenda are considered routine and may be acted upon by the CNRWA Board with one action and without an extensive hearing. Any member of the CNRWA Board may request that an item be taken from the consent agenda, discussed and acted upon separately during this meeting.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Review and approve minutes of the January 11, 2019 Central Nevada Regional Water Authority meeting. (Possible Action) TAB 1
5. FINANCIAL REPORT AND QUARTERLY EXPENDITURES – Recommendation to approve the Central Nevada Regional Water Authority financial report and quarterly expenditures. (Possible Action) TABS 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E and 2F
6. APPROVAL FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO APPROVE MONTHLY INVOICES FROM KATHLEEN LAXALT PURSUANT TO HER AGREEMENT WITH CNRWA FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DURING THE 2019 LEGISLATIVE SESSION APPROVED ON JANUARY 11, 2019. (Possible Action) TAB 3
END OF CONSENT AGENDA
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7. APPROVAL OF THE CENTRAL NEVADA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY LOGO. (Possible Action) TAB 4
8. PRESENTATION ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CENTRAL NEVADA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY’S FISCAL YEAR 2019 GROUNDWATER MONITORING PROGRAM – Recommendation to receive and approve a presentation by Nyle Pennington, consultant, on implementation of the Central Nevada Regional Water Authority’s fiscal year 2019 Groundwater Monitoring Program. (Possible Action) TAB 5
9. UPDATE ON THE REQUIREMENT TO FILE PROOF OF CLAIM ON VESTED WATER RIGHTS BY 2027 AS REQUIRED BY SENATE BILL 270 ENACTED IN THE 2017 LEGISLATIVE SESSION. (Discussion) TAB 6
10. APPROVAL OF A CENTRAL NEVADA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY POLICY STATEMENT REGARDING MONITORING, MANAGEMENT AND MITIGATION (3M) PLANS. (Possible Action) TAB 7
11. REPORT FROM THE CENTRAL NEVADA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING BILLS AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO THE 2019 LEGISLATIVE SESSION. (Possible Action) TAB 8
12. NEVADA WATER FUTURE DISCUSSION AND STRATEGY. (Possible Action) TAB 9
13. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING WATER RIGHTS APPLICATIONS FILED WITH THE NEVADA STATE ENGINEER – Discussion and possible action on January, February and March 2019 water right filings and State Engineer Rulings and Orders. (Possible Action) TAB 10
14. UPDATE ON THE STATUS OF ACTIVE LITIGATION OF NEVADA WATER ISSUES OF INTEREST TO THE CENTRAL NEVADA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY. (Discussion)
15. UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON SOUTHERN NEVADA WATER AUTHORITY’S GROUNDWATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO CONVEY WATER FROM EASTERN AND CENTRAL NEVADA – Update on the status of Southern Nevada Water Authority’s application for water rights in Spring, Cave, Dry Lake and Delamar Valleys and construction of pipeline to convey the water to Southern Nevada will be provided. (Discussion)
16. BOARD MEMBER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS – Board members and the Executive Director can make announcements, request information and discuss topics for future agendas. (Discussion)
17. NEXT MEETING – Set date, place, time and possible agenda items for the Authority’s next meeting. (Possible Action)
18. PUBLIC COMMENT – This time is devoted to comments by the general public, pursuant to NRS 241.020(2)(c)(3). No action will be taken on matters raised under public comment until the matter itself has been included on an agenda as an action item. (Discussion)
ADJOURN
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Tab 1
Minutes of the January 11, 2019 Meeting of the Central Nevada Regional Water Authority Board of Directors
CALL TO ORDER – Chair Eastley called the meeting of the Central Nevada Regional Water Authority (Authority) Board of Directors to order at 10:00 a.m. The meeting was held at the Churchill County Administration Building at 155 North Taylor Street, Fallon, Nevada. Teleconference services were also available. Chair Eastley began by welcoming Commissioner Ancho to her first meeting as a Board member, welcoming back Commissioner Steve Stork and Bill Butts, and acknowledged Senator Ira Hansen and Assemblywoman Alexis Hansen in attendance.
Directors Present: Churchill County – Norm Frey; Commissioner Pete Olsen; Bjorn Selinder; Jim Barbee (Alternate) Elko County – Commissioner Demar Dahl; Commissioner Rex Steninger Esmeralda County – Nancy Boland (Vice Chair) Eureka County – Commissioner J.J. Goicoechea; Jake Tibbitts (Alternate) Lander County – Commissioner Judith Allan; Commissioner Kathleen Ancho; Frank Whitman Nye County – Midge Carver; Joni Eastley (Chair); Commissioner John Koenig (via teleconference) Pershing County – Roger Mancebo; James Evans; Commissioner Rob McDougal White Pine County – Bill Butts; Gary Perea (via teleconference); Commissioner Steve Stork
Jeff Fontaine – Executive Director Alex Tanchek – Executive Assistant
Others Present: Leana Litten Carey - The Progressive Rancher Magazine Carl Clinger Patrick Donnelly – Center for Biological Diversity Assemblywoman Alexis Hansen Senator Ira Hansen Simeon Herskovits (via teleconference) Michael Johnson – Churchill County Kathleen “Neena” Laxalt Kevan Laxalt Chris Mahannah – Mahannah and Associates Kerri Jean Ormerod – University of Nevada, Reno Kyle Roerink – Great Basin Water Network Omar Saucedo – Southern Nevada Water Authority Laurel Saito – The Nature Conservancy Mark Sivazlian – Nevada Division of Water Resources
PUBLIC COMMENT – No public comment. 1
PRESENTATION ON IMPLICATIONS OF STATE ENGINEER RULING NO. 6446 ON SOUTHERN NEVADA WATER AUTHORITY’S APPLICATIONS FOR WATER RIGHTS IN SPRING, CAVE, DRY LAKE AND DELAMAR VALLEYS. – Chris Mahannah, a public engineering consultant for Churchill County, provided a presentation on the implications of the State Engineer Rule No. 6446. Mr. Mahannah stated, while he supports the Authority in their efforts opposing the Southern Nevada Water Authority’s pipeline project, language in recent court rulings needing to be considered when proceeding. Mr. Mahannah also stated the information and data provided in the presentation was reviewed and concurred with by the State Engineer. In recent rulings, the courts stated a recalculation of water available for appropriation from Spring Valley assume the basin will reach equilibrium between discharge and recharge in a “reasonable time,” with no bookends relating to what constitutes a “reasonable time.” Mr. Mahannah stated his belief it would create ambiguity that may have implications for basins throughout the state, specifically with groundwater projects in Dixie Valley. Mr. Mahannah continued, providing details on the process for groundwater flow recharge and discharge, specifically as it related to areas within the Central Nevada region. Mr. Mahannah discussed the relationship between recharge and groundwater wells, as well as the relationship the wells have with aquifers. Models presented by Mr. Mahannah showed the relationship with flow, distribution, evaporation, storage, recharge, discharge, and the removal of water from surface sources. Mr. Mahannah showed examples of phreatophytes in the Dixie Valley and the density of vegetation that can impact recharge. As it relates to court rulings, Mr. Mahannah discussed comments he received from the State Engineer that, given the language of the rulings, he had to deny applications because of the inability to demonstrate recharge equilibrium within a reasonable time. Mr. Mahannah stated, if the court ruling persists and becomes standard, applications in the Dixie Valley would not be viable. Mr. Mahannah went on, reiterating recharge to full capture can, in some cases, take a millennia or more, and that no on-size-fits-all approach can be utilized to fit water capture. Forcing reasonable capture times could affect all groundwater appropriations, Mr. Mahannah stated, suggesting detrimental impacts to users when taken to its extreme limits. Mr. Mahannah also noted a comment from the State Engineer regarding the potential for increased federal control through riparian systems being introduced to prior appropriation, which may create further problems for state water users. Mr. Mahannah noted capture and hydrological impacts are independent of water export or in-basin use. Mr. Mahannah concluded by noting the need for hydrogeologists to guide decision-making processes in regard to pumping, and that those sorts of matters are better addressed by the professional staff at the Division of Water Resources (DWR) rather than with the courts or the Legislature.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Mr. Selinder made a motion to approve the agenda. Commissioner Koenig seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously among members present.
ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN OF THE CENTRAL NEVADA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY – Commissioner Koenig made a motion to appoint Joni Eastley as
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Chairman. Commissioner Dahl seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously among members present.
ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE CENTRAL NEVADA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY – Vice Chair Boland informed the Board that, because of other commitments and her work chairing the Legislative Committee, she would not be seeking reappointment to the position of Vice Chair.
Ms. Boland made a motion to appoint Commissioner Robert McDougal as Vice Chairman. Mr. Mancebo seconded the motion. The motion was approved among members present, with Commissioner McDougal abstaining.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Mr. Mancebo made a motion to approve the minutes. Mr. Frey seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously among members present.
FINANCIAL REPORT AND QUARTERLY EXPENDITURES – Mr. Fontaine provided the financial report to the Board. Mr. Fontaine noted Esmeralda County dues have not yet been collected but after speaking with Commissioner Keys that discrepancy will soon be rectified. With regards to quarterly expenditures, Mr. Fontaine stated the Authority had expended $24,000 through December, less than half of what was budgeted. Mr. Fontaine noted the invoices pending approval from: the Executive Director; the Executive Assistant; Neena Laxalt, which Mr. Fontaine noted contained a correction relating to travel from $34.60 to $31.50; and Nevada Central Media, which Mr. Fontaine noted contained a correction from what appeared in the meeting packet, with a final invoice for $1,275. Mr. Fontaine also commented on an Executive Director expense related to travel to Eureka, which he stated he will propose to split with the Humboldt River Basin Water Authority. Mr. Fontaine also highlighted his progress report, which highlighted his billing for 61½ hours. Mr. Fontaine also noted an invoice not in the meeting packet from the Chair in the amount of $89.58 for the use of her credit card to purchase an honorary plaque on behalf of the Authority to present to retiring State Engineer Jason King.
Chair Eastley noted Mr. Fontaine’s itemized report it listed the finalization of an article for The Progressive Rancher Magazine. Mr. Fontaine replied that was correct, with the article set to appear in the January issue. Leana Litten Carey, owner of The Progressive Rancher magazine, was invited to discuss her publication. Ms. Carey stated her magazine was founded in 2001, with support from the Nevada Cattlemen’s Association and later the Nevada Farm Bureau, to provide news and education topics for matters related to ranching, agriculture, and issues effecting rural Nevada. Ms. Carey stated the latest edition can be found at www.progressiverancher.com.
Commissioner Dahl asked if there will be an article on Ms. Carey’s recent visit to Washington DC with Chris Stewart. Ms. Carey replied she was unsure, as there was a recent family matter with Ms. Stewart that may cause her to miss the publishing deadline.
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Chair Eastley commented on the detailed level of itemization in Mr. Fontaine’s report, noting the previous Executive Director did the same thing, and wondered if that level of detail was necessary or whether a narrative form would be better. Ms. Boland suggested this itemization was a common billing procedure for consultants, noting she also does similar itemization.
Mr. Frey made a motion to approve the financial report and the quarterly expenditures as amended. Mr. Whitman seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously among the members present.
APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CENTRAL NEVADA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY AND KATHLEEN LAXALT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DURING THE 2019 LEGISLATIVE SESSION. – Mr. Fontaine presented an agreement with Kathleen Laxalt for professional lobbying services during the 2019 Session of the Nevada Legislature. Mr. Fontaine noted Ms. Laxalt had been working for the Authority for several months at an hourly rate through the $40,000 budgeted through his contract. Mr. Fontaine suggested, during session, it would be prudent and more efficient to retain Ms. Laxalt on a monthly rate, which Mr. Fontaine noted was standard practice for lobbyists. Mr. Fontaine stated the contract was for a flat fee of $2,000 per month for each month of the session, with the possibility of extension for a special session.
Chair Eastley asked how reports will be delivered to the Board, whether they will be disseminated through Mr. Fontaine or provided to the Board on a monthly basis. Mr. Fontaine replied either way would be possible. Ms. Laxalt replied reports on certain matters such as bill hearings or action on legislation are submitted right away, with bill tracking and status reports submitted weekly. With the new website operational, Mr. Fontaine also suggested news updates regarding the legislative session can be posted there.
Chair Eastley asked how often the Board should schedule Legislative Committee meetings and whether Ms. Laxalt would be participating. Ms. Laxalt replied, assuming dates do not conflict with legislative meetings, she will be present.
Vice Chair McDougal made a motion to approve the contract with Ms. Laxalt. Commissioner Goicoechea seconded the motion. The motion was approved among members present, with Ms. Boland excused from the room at the time of the vote.
APPROVAL OF THE CENTRAL NEVADA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 BUDGET – Mr. Fontaine presented the budget for the Authority for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. Mr. Fontaine stated his desire to get this discussed early to allow him to send invoices to member counties early. Mr. Fontaine stated the budget proposes keeping dues the same as the previous year while anticipating a slightly higher beginning fund balance, pending an audit from Elko County. Mr. Fontaine suggested phasing out funding for the Water Future Strategies program at $2,000 as money had not previously been expended for that program, but that there is enough contingency to allow for possible expenditures for that program if the Board chooses. Expenditures for the Executive Director, Executive Assistant, and 4
groundwater monitoring program will remain the same, while water resource expenditures were proposed to increase from $2,000 to $2,500. Mr. Fontaine stated the only other changes were including an increase in the contingency from $10,000 to $15,000 and an increase in insurance by $500.
Vice Chair McDougal asked whether the budget presented reflected what was approved for Ms. Laxalt. Mr. Fontaine replied the contract just approved for Ms. Laxalt for professional services was included under the budget item for his contract, and that a subcategory will likely be necessary to reflect what will be paid under Ms. Laxalt’s contract.
Commissioner Goicoechea suggested the point may be moot as the budget does not take effect until July 1, 2019 after the terms of Ms. Laxalt’s contract have expired. Mr. Fontaine stated that was true, though noted the possibility for a special session. Mr. Fontaine stated he will, however, need to amend the current budget to reflect the actions taken with regards to Ms. Laxalt’s contract.
Commissioner Allan made a motion to approve the budget as presented. Ms. Boland seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously among the members present.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE APPROVAL OF A CENTRAL NEVADA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY LOGO – Mr. Fontaine presented to the Board two potential logos for the Authority to consider, developed with Nevada Central Media. Board members expressed opinions on the two logos, offering critiques and adjustments they would like to see. Mr. Fontaine stated he will take the varying recommendations into consideration and will present a revised draft logo for the Board to approve at a later meeting.
INTRODUCTION OF GREAT BASIN WATER NETWORK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, KYLE ROERINK. – Kyle Roerink, Executive Director of the Great Basin Water Network, introduced himself to the Board. Mr. Roerink discussed his background as a journalist, as a congressional staffer, and as an advocate for rural resources, noting his family ties to Wyoming and to ranching in Pennsylvania. Mr. Roerink encouraged all members to be involved in the legislative session and to act as ambassadors for their communities, as many legislators come from urban areas of the state and may not be aware of the issues rural Nevadans face.
PRESENTATION ON UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION’S LIVING WITH DROUGHT PROGRAM AND COORDINATED EFFORTS TO INCREASE DROUGHT IMPACT REPORTING ACROSS THE STATE – Kerri Jean Ormerod, PhD with University of Nevada, Reno presented the Living with Drought Program at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension. Dr. Ormerod discussed the genesis of the Program being the Nevada Drought Forum in 2015. Among the recommendations made at the Forum, Dr. Ormerod highlighted two where the Program could help: improving monitoring, research, and data reporting networks; and expanding information sharing and outreach. Dr. Ormerod continued, presenting the Living with Drought website with its key functions. Dr. 5
Ormerod commented on the information available on the website, including elements relating to agriculture, livestock, wildfire, rangeland conditions, water management, and climate, with an emphasis on the impact drought has on these subjects. Dr. Ormerod also commented on the portions of the website as they relate to data and mapping. Dr. Ormerod noted indicators used, through the On the Ground portion of the website, are often inhibited by a lack of reporting to the US Drought Monitor as to when precipitation hits due to relatively few on-the-ground reporters. Ms. Ormerod stated they would like to increase the number of people of reporting to enhance accuracy. Dr. Ormerod highlighted the Drought Impact Reporter, where individuals can upload and view pictures showcasing examples of extreme drought. Dr. Ormerod further discussed how interested parties could get involved, including through the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow (CoCoRaHS) Network, where data is collected from gauges placed around the state. For individuals in rural areas of the state interested in helping the CoCoRaHS Network and the US Drought Monitor, Dr. Ormerod stated free rain gauges are available for rural residents willing to report data to the program.
REPORT FROM THE CENTRAL NEVADA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY’S LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING BILLS AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO THE 2019 LEGISLATIVE SESSION. – Chair Eastley started the discussion, noting that according to the Authority’s cooperative agreement, the Authority is to review and recommend appropriate policy relating to water and its effect on the Central Nevada region. One way that works, Chair Eastley stated, was through the work of the Legislative Committee, particularly during Legislative sessions. Chair Eastley then invited Senator Hansen and Assemblywoman Hansen to the table to participate in the discussion.
Ms. Boland, as chair of the Legislative Committee, discussed matters from the previous Legislative Committee meeting held on December 14, 2018, where the committee focused on three bills being considered during the upcoming Legislative session: AB 30; AB 51; and AB 62. Regarding AB 51, Ms. Boland noted concerns for an assessment given to somebody who may be losing water rights, especially as it related to models developed to determine the assessment and a potential property tax lien that could be levied. Ms. Boland noted the difficulty in determining economic damages in some of these instances and expressed concern about the reversing prior appropriation effecting the livelihoods of water right holders. Ms. Boland suggested the Authority be prepared and establish a good policy so the Authority can be better represented in these matters before the Legislature.
Mr. Fontaine continued discussion, noting the three bills mentioned by Ms. Boland were all introduced by the DWR. Mr. Fontaine discussed AB 30, relating to the appropriation of water and the ability of the State Engineer to accept or reject applications if there is a conflict to protect existing rights. Mr. Fontaine stated AB 30 would allow the State Engineer to approve an application if there is a conflict with a senior right holder in certain circumstances. Mr. Fontaine noted this proposal was not supported by the Legislative Committee.
Ms. Boland relayed one discussion point, which was the lack of approval from people involved in the creation of these plans which are meant to be reached by consensus among those effected, while the bill is silent on that topic. Mr. Fontaine noted, in conversations with the State Engineer, 6
he was told it would allow a water right holder to reach an agreement but doesn’t require the water right holder to approve or disapprove, and if the applicant and senior right holder don’t reach agreement the State Engineer can still decide the application is acceptable. Mr. Fontaine discussed a concern from the State Engineer about a senior right holder holding up every application in any basin where there is unappropriated water. Mr. Fontaine commented this could potentially create a situation where the only recourse is to file a lawsuit in district court.
Oz Wichman, General Manager of the Nye County Water District, addressed the Board, stating the notion of getting a majority consensus has always been a confusing issue, with the likelihood of consensus on water issues in Nevada being unlikely. Mr. Wichman suggested steering clear of that sort of language, and that language should be based on sound science.
Senator Hansen commented on the complexities of water policy, largely due to the varying interests from parties across the state. Senator Hansen stated he is in agreement with Mr. Wichman and noted at some point many of these matters will be settled through litigation.
Chair Eastley asked Senator Hansen and Assemblywoman Hansen about the helpfulness of the Board taking a formal position. Senator Hansen replied it is sometimes harmful to take a strong position for or against initial proposals as it will likely get amended, but that it is always helpful to give clear direction to the lobbyist representing the Authority. Senator Hanson recommended taking a strong position of opposition only if the bill will have a very harmful long-term impact. Assemblywoman Hansen concurred with Senator Hansen’s recommendation.
Chair Eastley commented that she, as well as many others, would love to see an interim legislative committee that exclusively addresses issues relating to water without being combined with any other subject.
Mr. Fontaine noted the Legislative Committee has a good sense of the Board’s opinion in matters such as prior appropriation doctrine, 3M plans, and conjunctive management, and suggested the Legislative Committee continue to review matters relating to legislation before additional bills are brought to the full Board.
Ms. Laxalt commented on opposition positions, suggesting the best approach is to have suggestions to improve legislation ready to offer on bills opposed.
Mr. Frey asked if it would be appropriate to make support contingent on meeting certain conditions while continuing to work with Mr. Fontaine and Ms. Laxalt on the matter. Ms. Boland agreed, and suggested the Legislative Committee would be an appropriate entity to work through some of these issues.
Mr. Tibbitts stated in AB 30 he sees nothing positive and would prefer taking a position of opposition. While parts of AB 51 and AB 62, in Mr. Tibbitts view, are salvageable, he sees nothing in AB 30 that would be palatable.
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Senator Hansen noted some legislators may be sensitive to organizations and individuals strongly opposing their legislation and that people should be cautious of that, but legislation brought forward by governmental agencies do not necessarily need to be shown that same sensitivity.
Simeon Herskovits commented that if the Board were to take forceful positions it be important to explain why that forceful position was being taken. Regarding timely responses and positions, Mr. Herskovits asked if authority could be delegated to the Legislative Committee. Regarding AB 30 and AB 51, Mr. Herskovits stated he saw fundamental problems with the two bills and expressed his opinion they would gravely imperil the prior appropriation doctrine.
Mr. Fontaine continued, discussing BDR 775. Mr. Fontaine discussed the concept of the BDR, dating back to a policy recommendation made by the Interim Committee on Public Lands, to tie water resource plans to land use management plans. Mr. Fontaine informed the Board he and Senator Pete Goicoechea, who is sponsoring the BDR, sat with the Legislative Counsel Bureau (LCB) to draft language, which was included in the meeting packet. Mr. Fontaine stated that the water resource plans will be a mandate for every county and municipality. Mr. Fontaine asked whether the Authority wants to support the concept of water resources in land use master plans be mandatory or not. Mr. Fontaine said that he found every member county has a water resources plan, but some would not meet the requirements laid out in the BDR and would need to be updated. While Mr. Fontaine suggested there may be a fiscal impact to counties, it is possible to utilize the AB 198 bond program to help meet requirements.
Ms. Boland pointed out some smaller counties don’t currently need master plans but agreed the way the BDR is written it may require master plans be developed. Ms. Boland noted the DWR used to have a water planner who would assist counties in these sorts of matters. Mr. Fontaine noted that individual recently left DWR but that the position is still on paper. Mark Sivazlian of the DWR replied the position has been left unfilled, but that responsibilities have been divided between Amanda Brownlee and Tommy Pyeatte and encouraged members with concerns to bring them to Tim Wilson, the acting State Engineer.
Commissioner Goicoechea made a motion to oppose AB 30. Vice Chair McDougal seconded the motion. Chair Eastley asked if further detail to the opposition was needed. Commissioner Goicoechea deferred to Mr. Tibbitts; Mr. Tibbitts replied he believes the concerns have been thoroughly outlined by the Legislative Committee and are consistent with the reasoning of past concerns on AB 298 from the 2017 Legislative Session. The motion was approved unanimously among the members present.
With regards to AB 51, Chair Eastley noted section 3.1 and section 5 seemed salvageable, but on a whole the Authority didn’t feel this bill was necessary. Mr. Tibbitts agreed, stating the bill was unnecessary, but that conjunctive management may make sense with section 3.1 and section 5.
Mr. Tibbitts made a motion to come in with concerns on AB 51, and outline that we support paring it down to be just section 3.1 and section 5 only. Commissioner Allan seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously among the members present.
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Ms. Boland noted AB 62 is a further extension on applications, and suggested a formal position was not necessary at this time.
Mr. Tibbitts made a motion to support BDR 775 outlined by Mr. Fontaine relating to mandating water resource plans in land use plans in NRS Chapter 278. Mr. Frey seconded the motion. Vice Chair McDougal suggested it may be appropriate to consider the fiscal impacts of requiring such considerations, noting that the Planning Director in Pershing County notified Vice Chair McDougal they would need to completely rewrite their land use plan to incorporate water. Commissioner Goicoechea suggested placing a timeline on when new plans would need to be adopted to allow time for governing entities to come into compliance. Commissioner Goicoechea offered an amendment to Mr. Tibbitts motion to add the revisions to a land use plan be completed within 10 years of passage. Mr. Tibbitts, as the maker of the motion, and Mr. Frey, as the seconder of the motion, agreed to the amendment.
The motion, as amended, was approved unanimously among the members present.
BRIEFING ON THE FIFTH DISTRICT JUDICIAL COURT’S ORDER GRANTING PAHRUMP FAIR WATER, LLC’S PETITION FOR JUDICIAL REVIEW AND REVERSING STATE ENGINEER'S AMENDED ORDER NO. 1293A. – Mr. Wichman addressed the Board to discuss recent court actions in regards to State Engineer’s Amended Order No. 1293A. Mr. Wichman stated Judge Elliot overruled the State Engineer and basically said the State Engineer has no jurisdiction over domestic wells in the State of Nevada. The State Engineer petition for a stay on the ruling was denied by the lower courts, Mr. Wichman stated, and has been appealed to the Nevada Supreme Court. As they await a ruling, Mr. Wichman noted slightly fewer than 300 domestic well intent to drill cards are still pending.
Chair Eastley commented on how surprised she was to see the Order stating the State Engineer had no authority over domestic wells, and asked Mr. Wichman if he shared those sentiments. Mr. Wichman replied he was not surprised as he cannot find anybody who can agree on the absolute standing of domestic wells in the state, but that he hoped clarity on the issue could come from whatever the Supreme Court decides.
Commissioner Koenig commented that he had read in the day’s newspaper the State Engineer’s request for a stay had been granted by the Nevada Supreme Court. Mr. Sivazlian affirmed that he was told a temporary stay was granted by the Nevada Supreme Court.
Mr. Perea asked what this would mean for “first in time first in right” and what the ruling would mean for the seniority of domestic wells. Mr. Wichman replied he did not know but stressed some sort of limitation may be necessary considering the scarcity of the resource.
Commissioner Allan commented the potential for the State Engineer to have no jurisdiction over domestic wells and how it would relate to the previously discussed BDR 775 regarding water resource plans being considered in land use master plans. Noting the responsibility may fall on the counties, Commissioner Allan asked if counties will be able to manage something like that.
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Mr. Wichman replied he was unsure, but if landowners have land and water rights there is not much that can be done to keep them from subdividing other than making the process onerous.
UPDATE AND DISCUSSION ON SOUTHERN NEVADA WATER AUTHORITY’S GROUNDWATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT TO CONVEY WATER FROM EASTERN AND CENTRAL NEVADA – Ms. Carver made a motion for the Board to go into closed session. Commissioner Mancebo seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING WATER RIGHTS APPLICATIONS FILED WITH THE NEVADA STATE ENGINEER – Mr. Fontaine presented the water right applications filed with the State Engineer from October, November, and December 2018. Regarding State Engineer orders, Mr. Fontaine commented on the ongoing conjunctive management regulation the State Engineer is pursuing in the Humboldt River Basin and on Order No. 1300 in Basin 137A in Nye, Mineral, and Esmeralda Counties.
Ms. Boland asked about the Ablemarle Mine filings in October, stating it was her understanding the State Engineer wanted to consolidate those permits into a master permit, yet it appears they are being separated out. Mr. Fontaine replied that, while he does not know the mechanics of the State Engineer’s process in this instance, they reference a combined amount of duty dating back to the 1980’s.
BOARD MEMBER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS – Chair Eastley asked the members from Eureka County to extend best wishes to Ted Beutel, who Chair Eastley noted had been having health issues lately.
Mr. Frey discussed an issue relating to 3M plans is finding replacement water, noting his previous experience with new water terminology and concepts to resolve this replacement. Mr. Frey urged caution when discussing replacement water regarding 3M plans, as it may give way to concepts one would not initially consider.
NEXT MEETING – After discussion, it was determined the best time and place for the next meeting would be March 8, 2019 in Carson City at 10:00 a.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT – No public comment.
ADJOURN – Chair Eastley adjourned the meeting at 1:52 p.m.
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Tab 2A
CENTRAL NEVADA WATER AUTHORITY - BUDGET REPORT FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY
FY 2019 Estimated Actual
UNAUDITED BEGINNING FUND BALANCE $ 47,500.00 $ 55,341.64
Eureka $ 7,500.00 $ 7,500.00 White Pine $ 7,500.00 $ 7,500.00 Elko $ 7,500.00 $ 7,500.00 Lander $ 7,500.00 $ 7,500.00 Nye $ 7,500.00 $ 7,500.00 Esmeralda $ 7,500.00 $ 7,500.00 Churchill $ 7,500.00 $ 7,500.00 Pershing County $ 7,500.00 $ 7,500.00
SUBTOTAL - REVENUE FY 2019 $ 60,000.00 $ 60,000.00
Executive Director* $ 40,000.00 $ 19,421.99 Executive Assistant $ 3,000.00 $ 389.50 Water Resource Education $ 2,000.00 Nevada Water Future/Strategy Program $ 2,000.00 CNRWA groundwater monitoring program $ 11,000.00 $ 10,295.94 Insurance $ 2,000.00 Travel $ 5,000.00 $ 2,431.13 Dues / Memberships $ 200.00 Office Supplies/Copying $ 3,000.00 $ 89.58 Conference Services $ 2,000.00 Website update $ 2,550.00 $ 1,275.00
*Includes services of Kathleen Laxalt
EXPENDITURES FY 2019 $ 72,750.00 $ 24,254.08 CONTINGENCIES $ 10,000.00
BALANCE $ 24,750.00 $ 83,587.56
Tab 2B
DATE 3/1/19
Nevada Authority Management, LLC 400 Bunker Hill Drive Carson City, NV 89703
BILL TO: Central Nevada Regional Water Authority
Inv.# 19-2
For Professional Services Provided to the Central Nevada Regional Water Authority During the Period of January 5, 2019 to March 1, 2019. Inv.# 19-2
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY RATE AMT LABOR See attached Report 53.0 hrs. $103.00/hr. $5,459.00 Subtotal Labor $5,450.00 OTHER EXPENSES Board packets copies (Fed Ex) 1/9/19 $155.80 Binders for Board packets (Office Depot) 1/9/19 $59.07 Food for Board meeting (Smiths) 1/9/19 $36.51 CNRWA Board lunch 1/11/19 (Courtyard Café) $232.42 Mileage RT Carson City to Fallon 1/10/19 (126 miles @ $0.50/mile) $63.00 Mileage RT Carson City to Fallon 1/11/19 (126 miles @ $0.50/mile) $63.00 Southwest Airlines Reno to LV RT 2/10-2/11/19 $323.96 Hotel 2/10/19 (Pahrump Nugget) $79.56 Rental car gas 2/11/19 $13.02 Dollar Rental Car 2/11/19 $58.65 Reno Airport parking 2/11/19 $17.00 Meals 2/10-2/11 $46.78 Mileage RT Carson City to Reno Airport 2/11-2/11 (57 miles @ $0.50/mile) $28.50 AT&T conference line 12/1/18 $165.40 Blue Host web server $167.28 Subtotal Expenses $1,509.75 TOTAL AMOUNT $6,968.75 Nevada Authority Management, LLC 400 Bunker Hill Drive Carson City, NV 89703
Time record for January 4, 2019 to March 1, 2019
DATE ACTIVITY HRS 1/7/2019 Update website with new members and news, prepare and send new assessment invoice to Esmeralda Co. 2.5 1/9/2019 Print back up/ review backup/prepare for meeting 1.5 1/10/2019 AB298 Coalition meeting (split with HRBWA), phone call with Simeon Herskovitz re: AB30 and AB61) 2.5 1/11/2019 Drive to round trip to Fallon for CNRWA Board meeting, attend Board meeting 6.0 1/14/2019 Write article for February edition of The Progressive Rancher 1.0 1/20/2019 Update website with news updates 0.5 1/23/2019 Draft amendments to CNRWA Bill Draft Request (22-775), meet with Senator Goicechea and LCB Legal staff 1.5 2/1/2019 E-mail save the date for CNRWA Board meeting and secure meeting location 0.5 2/5/2019 E-mail Mike Dunbar and Assem. Peters for teleconference on desalination, meet with Assem. Titus and Sen. Goicechea re: water bills 1.5 2/9/2019 Prepare for Nye County Water District presentation 1 2/10/2019 Travel to Pahrump 3.5 2/11/2019 Provide Legislative update to NCWD, travel to Carson City 4 2/13/2019 Update CNRWA website 1 2/15/2019 Meet with Kyle Roerink, Great Basin Water Network (GBWN) on AB30 1.5 2/16/2019 Conduct research for 3M position statement, review draft minutes of Jan. 11th CNRWA Board meeting 2 2/18/2019 Prepare for CNRWA Legislative meeting, draft agenda for March 8th CNRWA meeting 1.5 2/19/2019 Review and analyze AB30, AB51, AB62, update CNRWA website 1 2/20/2019 Complete draft 3M policy 2 2/21/2019 Phone call with Oz Wichman re: AB62 0.5 2/22/2019 Participate in CNRWA Legislative meeting, update CNRWA March 8th meeting agenda 2 2/25/2019 Review, analyze and prepare testimony for AB30, AB51, AB62, update CNRWA website 2.5 2/26/2019 Present CNRWA positions on water issues to Assembly Republican caucus (split with HRBWA), meet with Assem. Hafen 2.5 2/27/2019 Prepare for hearings on AB30 and AB51, attend hearings and testify on bills (5 hours total split with HRBWA) 2.5 2/28/2019 Attend Diamond Valley adjudication hearing , update CNRWA website, prepare for SB140 hearing 3 3/1/2019 Finalize and post agenda, prepare back up material for March 8 CNRWA Board meeting 5
TOTAL 53
Tab 2C
PLEASE MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO KATHLEEN LAXALT
Kathleen “Neena “Laxalt 10883 Rushing Flume Drive Reno, NV 89521
FEB 4 – MAR 3, 2019 CENTRAL NEVADA Lobbying Services $2,000.00 REGIONAL WATER 2019 LEGISLATIVE SESSION AUTHORITY
Any expenses incurred after this invoice is sent will be submitted with the invoice for the following month.
Payment due March 4, 2019
Thank you.
Total Due: $2,000.00
Tab 2D
Nevada Central Media, LLC PO Box 635 Alamo, NV 89001 (775)962-2461 [email protected] nvcmedia.com
INVOICE
BILL TO INVOICE # 1455 Central Nevada Water DATE 02/07/2019 Authority DUE DATE 02/22/2019 TERMS Net 15
ACTIVITY AMOUNT Services 680.00 New logo design proofs - 8 hrs @ $85/hour
Thank you for your business! BALANCE DUE $680.00
Tab 2E
Nyle Pennington DATE INVOICE #
2319 PINEBROOK DRIVE February 4, 2019 # 12
CARSON CITY, NV 89701
Tel. 775-883-3859
BILL TO:
Central Nevada Regional Water Authority
484 West B Street, Suite 103
Fallon, NV 89406
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY RATE AMT LABOR FOR THE PERIOD: SEPTEMBER 28, 2018 to MARCH 8, 2019
01-08-2019 Revise report. NDWR Lit. search, 2.0 hrs. $75/hr. $150.00
Inspect all HA’s for GW trends.
01-11-2019 Revise report. 1.5 hrs. $75/hr. $112.50
01-13-2019 Revise report. 1.0 hrs. $75/hr. $75.00
01-17-2019 Revise report. 1.5 hrs. $75/hr. $112.50
01-19-2019 Revise report. Download Graphs, 1.0 hrs. $75/hr. $75.00
Mail to Fontaine.
01-21-2019 Begin Compile Invoice # 12 0.5 hrs. $75/hr. $37.50
01-25-2019 Proof read report and water level 1.0 hrs. $75/hr. $75.00
msmt. file. E-mail to Fontaine.
02-02-2019 Compile Invoice # 12 0.85 hrs. $75/hr. $63.75
03-08-2019 Attend CNRWA meeting-Carson City N/C
GRAND TOTAL FOR INVOICE # 12: $701.25
Tab 2F
Invoice: January 2019
From: To: Alex Tanchek Central Nevada Regional Water Authority PO Box 9607 c/o Jeff Fontaine Reno, NV 89507 400 Bunker Hill Dr. Telephone: (775) 636-3350 Carson City, NV 89703 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Date Description Total Time Rate Amount Preparation of draft January 11, 2019 CNRWA Board of 1/11/2019 Directors meeting minutes 4:00 $21.00 $84.00
1/11/2019 Travel Time 2:00 $21.00 $42.00
1/11/2019 Mileage: Churchill Co. Admin. Round Trip (130 miles) $0.50 $65.00 Final preparation, review, and submittal of draft January 11, 1/31/2019 2011 CNRWA Board of Directors meeting minutes 4:00 $21.00 $84.00
Total Due: $275.00
Any expenses incurred after this invoice is sent will be submitted with the invoice for a later date.
Tab 3
AGREEMENT BETWEEN CENTRAL NEVADA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY AND KATHLEEN LAXALT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
This is an Agreement made as of January 11, 2019 between the Central Nevada Regional Water Authority (AUTHORITY) and Kathleen Laxalt.
SECTION 1 - ASSIGNMENT
1.1. AUTHORITY wishes Kathleen Laxalt to perform certain professional services (as set forth in Section 2) for a professional fee (as set forth in Section 5) in connection with legislative affairs and assistance to the AUTHORITY'S Executive Director (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR) and the AUTHORITY.
SECTION 2 - BASIC SERVICES OF EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
2.1. The EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT shall monitor bills and attend legislative hearings and meetings that are of interest to the AUTHORITY and represent the Authority in meetings and official hearings with legislators and other stakeholders on matters of interest during the 80th (2019) Legislative Session according to specific direction of the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
2.2. The AUTHORITY recognizes and accepts that Kathleen Laxalt reserves the right and authority, in the event of a conflict of interest and upon appropriate consultation with the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, to restrict her scope of duties to resolve the conflict.
SECTION 3 - AUTHORITY'S RESPONSIBILITIES
AUTHORITY shall:
3.1. Provide all criteria and full information as to AUTHORITY'S requirements and designate a person - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - with authority to act on AUTHORITY'S behalf on all matters concerning the Assignment. 3.2. Furnish to Kathleen Laxalt studies, reports and other available data pertinent to the Assignment.
SECTION 4 - PERIOD OF SERVICE
4.1. The period of service wherein Kathleen Laxalt is authorized to provide the services described shall be February 4, 2019 through June 3, 2019 and may be extended in writing by mutual consent of the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR and Kathleen Laxalt in the event there is 2019 Special Legislative Session.
SECTION 5 - PAYMENT 1/4
5.1. AUTHORITY agrees to reimburse Kathleen Laxalt a sum not to exceed $2,000.00 for each 30 days of satisfactory work with regard to the Scope of Services outlined in Section 2.
5.2. Kathleen Laxalt shall submit a monthly report of services rendered.
5.3. Kathleen Laxalt’s above charges are on the basis of prompt payment of bills rendered and continuous progress of work in accordance with the Scope of Services.
SECTION 6 - MISCELLANEOUS
6.1. The obligation to provide services under this Agreement may be terminated (a) by the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR and/or the AUTHORITY for any reason upon thirty days' written notice to Kathleen Laxalt, and (b) by Kathleen Laxalt for any reason upon thirty days' written notice to the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR and the AUTHORITY. In the event of any termination, Kathleen Laxalt will be paid for all services rendered to the date of Termination on a prorated basis.
6.2. AUTHORITY and Kathleen Laxalt, and the respective partners, successors, executors, administrators, assigns and legal representatives of each are bound by this Agreement to the other party to this Agreement and to the partners, successors, administrators, assigns, and legal representatives of such other party in respect of all covenants, agreements, and obligations of this Agreement.
6.3. Nothing herein shall be construed to give any rights or benefits hereunder to anyone other than AUTHORITY and Kathleen Laxalt.
6.4. If legal action is brought between the parties with respect to this Agreement, both parties agree to bear their own attorney's fees and costs of suit incurred in such action and not to seek reimbursement from the other party.
6.5. Both parties agree to hold each other harmless from and against all claims other than those based upon the failure to provide benefits as described in this agreement.
6.5. This Agreement (consisting of 4 pages) constitutes the entire Agreement between AUTHORITY and the Kathleen Laxalt and supersedes all prior written or oral understandings between them in respect of the subject matter covered hereby. This Agreement may only be amended, supplemented, modified, or cancelled by a duly executed written instrument.
6.6 Any work product produced by Kathleen Laxalt under this contract is the property of the AUTHORITY and may be distributed, reproduced or used under permission of the AUTHORITY.
SECTION 7 - INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
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7. 1 Kathleen Laxalt is a contractor who is associated with the AUTHORITY only for the purposes and to the extent specified in this Agreement, and in respect to performance of the contracted services pursuant to this Agreement, contractor is and shall be an independent contractor and, subject only to the terms of this Agreement, shall have the sole right to supervise, manage, operate, control, and direct performance of the details incident to its duties under this Agreement. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed or construed to create a partnership or joint venture, to create relationships of an employer-employee or principal-agent, or to otherwise create any liability for the AUTHORITY whatsoever with respect to the indebtedness, liabilities, and obligations of contractor or any other party. Contractor shall be solely responsible for, and the AUTHORITY shall have no obligation with respect to: (1) withholding of income taxes, FICA or any other taxes or fees; (2) industrial insurance coverage; (3) participation in any group insurance plans available to employees of the AUTHORITY; (4) participation of contributions by either contractor or the AUTHORITY to the Public Employees Retirement System; (5) accumulation of vacation leave or sick leave; or (6) unemployment compensation coverage provided by the AUTHORITY. Contractor shall indemnify and hold AUTHORITY harmless from, and defend AUTHORITY against, any and all losses, damages, claims, costs, penalties, liabilities, and expenses arising or incurred because of, incident to, or otherwise with respect to any such taxes or fees. Neither contractor nor its employees, agents, or representatives shall be considered employees, agents, or representatives of the AUTHORITY. The AUTHORITY and contractor shall evaluate the nature of services and term negotiated in order to determine "independent contractor" status and shall monitor the work relationship throughout the term of the AGREEMENT to ensure that the independent contractor relationship remains as such. To assist in determining the appropriate status (employee or independent contractor), contractor represents as follows: Contractor's initials
YES NO 1. Does the AUTHORITY have the right to require control of when, where and how the independent contractor is to work? ______
2. Will the AUTHORITY be providing training to the independent contractor? ______
3. Will the AUTHORITY be furnishing the independent contractor with worker's space, equipment, tools, supplies or travel expenses? ______
4. Are any of the workers who assist the independent contractor in performance of his/her duties employees of the AUTHORITY? ______
5. Does the arrangement with the independent contractor contemplate continuing or recurring work (even if the services are seasonal, part-time, or of 3/4 short duration)? ______
6. Will the AUTHORITY incur an employment liability if the independent contractor is terminated for failure to perform? ______
7. Is the independent contractor restricted from offering his/her services to the general public while engaged in this work relationship with the AUTHORITY? ______
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have made and executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.
CENTRAL NEVADA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY
______Chairman Kathleen Laxalt
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Tab 5
Central Nevada Regional Water Authority Groundwater Monitoring Program Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2018-2019
Nyle Pennington
January 25, 2019
WATER LEVEL MEASUREMENTS:
The single-most objective of the Central Nevada Regional Water Authority Groundwater Monitoring Program is to collect, on an annual basis, water level measurements from 51 wells in 12 groundwater basins, or Hydrologic Area’s (HA’s). It is important to note that the 51 wells were selected in concert with the USGS and the Nevada Division of Water Resources (NDWR). These wells, which are comprised of thirty-five percent USGS MX wells and sixty-five percent “other” type wells (stock, mining, unused), are called index wells, since it is possible the water level information collected from these wells can be used to 1) determine temporal trends, 2) identify the occurrence and movement of groundwater, and 3) help quantify subsurface flow between basins. The 12 groundwater basins are as follows: Kumiva Valley-HA 079 (3 wells), Granite Springs Valley-HA 078 (3 wells), Big Smoky Valley- HA’s 137A and 137B (5 wells), Newark Valley-HA 154 (6 wells), Railroad Valley-HA’s 173A and 173B (6 wells), Long Valley-Central Nevada-HA 175 (6 wells), Butte Valley-HA’s 178A and 178B (8 wells), Ruby Valley-HA 176 (4 wells), Jakes Valley-HA 174 (2 wells), Clayton Valley-HA 143 (3 wells), Alkali Springs Valley-HA 142 (3 wells) and Clover Valley-HA 177 (2 wells). The Nevada Division of Water Resources does not collect groundwater pumping data from wells in these 12 groundwater basins.
WATER LEVEL OBSERVATIONS:
Static groundwater level in a well is obtained using either a 500-foot Kevlar Electric Tape, or where appropriate, a weighted 500-foot steel tape. All observations are recorded in feet and tenths of feet.
In 8 of the 12 Program basins, static water levels fluctuated somewhat, generally in response to drought, or where above average precipitation occurred.
The other four groundwater basins, (Railroad Valley, Clayton Valley, Alkali Springs Valley and Jakes Valley) experienced noticeable water level changes in the recent past, due in large part, to groundwater pumping and/or drought.
In Railroad Valley (HA 173B), the well called “Railroad Valley MX-107”has declined 3.1 feet from 2009 thru 2018. This well is situated within a few miles, as the crow flies, from a large alfalfa growing operation at Nyala, (See Graph #1).
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In Clayton Valley (HA 143), the well called “Silver Peak WO-2”, a truck fill well, shows a steady decline on the order of 2.9 feet from 2007 to 2018. This may be due to the fact that the well is adjacent to, and down gradient from, “Silver Peak WO-3 Well”, which is the municipal water source for the Town of Silver Peak, (See Graph #2).
Also, in Clayton Valley, one unused stock well, located in south Clayton Valley, known as “South Clayton Valley Unused Stock Well”, has remained dry six years in a row, probably indicative of drought and de-watering throughout the valley for Lithium mining purposes. It is likely this well has become “sanded-in” over time, as well. Water levels have been collected at this well for 51 years (1967 to 2018), but this well has recovered, periodically, throughout the 51 year period of record. Local residents volunteered, that groundwater pumping has become significant in Clayton Valley over the years, due in large part, to the Lithium mining operation throughout the valley, which utilize distillation pond type recovery processes, which are in turn dependent upon, large scale groundwater pumping.
Also, this year (2018), the well known as “Clayton Valley Northeast Stock Well”, is again dry. Static water level in this well was typically near 171 feet. I sounded this well to be near 200 feet in depth. The well is dry and reported as such. Last year I observed a new Lithium mining complex constructed approximately one mile north, and down gradient from, “Clayton Valley Northeast Stock Well”. This year (2018), the new mining complex has constructed two very sizeable distillation type recovery ponds, adjacent north from the complex. The stock well is dry due to down gradient de-watering activity for Lithium recovery.
In adjacent Alkali Springs Valley (HA 142), a significant drop in water level has been observed at the “Goldfield Mine Well” from 2007 to 2018. The decline in static water level is now 24.6 feet; likely due to water withdrawals for mining activities, which tap the same aquifer as the Goldfield mine well, (See Graph #3).
In Jakes Valley (HA 174), the well known as “Jake’s Valley Large Diameter Stock Well”, this year (2018), shows a recovery of + 4.4 feet, attributable to abundant precipitation/snowpack within this HA. (See Graph #4).
HYDROLOGIC OUTLOOK:
Again this year, for comparative purposes, I have included a U.S. Drought Monitor Map of the State of Nevada. The U.S. Drought Monitor Map is updated weekly on Thursday. The map on the left side indicates Nevada’s drought status on October 2, 2018, at the conclusion of field work. As seen by the yellow coding (D0), a significant portion of Nevada remained “Abnormally Dry”, with lesser portions of the State designated D1 “Moderate Drought”, or D2 “Severe Drought”. The map on the right side indicates Nevada’s current drought status as of January 1, 2019, and as noted, significantly larger portions of the State have shifted towards Moderate to Severe drought. (See U.S. Drought Monitor Map).
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POST FIELD WORK:
Following field work, Authority groundwater level measurements are forwarded electronically to NDWR for inclusion into their homepage (water.nv.gov) accessible database, located under “Mapping and Data”, then “Water Use and Availability”, then “Water Level Data”. Once in “Water Level Data”, simply VIEW the HA of your concern. All 2018 groundwater level measurements from the 51 wells monitored by the Authority, were entered into NDWR’s water level data base by mid October 2018.
Nevada Division of Water Resources does not show the 51 wells as being CNRWA sites if an Authority index well was given a Site ID number by the USGS, or if the well was given a Site Name by NDWR. The USGS Site ID number is a fifteen digit number based on the Latitude/longitude of any given well. The Site Name is based upon the HA number, the Township/Range, section ¼ ¼. The NDWR data base lists each well by Site Name first, the Site ID second (if one exists), and then if applicable, by common name. This methodology mitigates any confusion as to which well is being identified. Water level measurements made by CNRWA field personnel are recorded and credited in the NDWR database as “CNRWA” acquired water-level measurements. All water level measurements, from each of the twelve valleys, are appropriately grouped within their proper hydrologic area (HA). Most, but not all, of the Authority’s index wells have past (historical) water level measurements associated with them, although intermittent, which is extremely important from a historical perspective, as rise or decline in groundwater levels can only be viewed over periods of years. All 51 index wells are now permanently part of the continuous CNRWA monitoring program.
CNRWA WELL MEASUREMENT DATA REPORT (2014):
To facilitate dissemination of Authority index well water level information, a report entitled “Central Nevada Regional Water Authority Well Measurement Report, dated September 2014”, was constructed in 2014 using “WORD” format (an electronic WORD file), which is updated annually with the most current water level measurements. This report lists each index well and associated water level data from the earliest date the information was collected until 2018. The subject report: Central Nevada Regional Water Authority Well Measurement Data Report , is attached.
ADDED WORK TASK(S) FOR FY 2018-2019:
For FY 2018-2019: There were no additional work tasks to address, other than routine data collection/field work, the reporting thereof, and construction of annual report.
MONITORING EFFORTS IN OTHER BASINS-ONGOING:
SNAKE VALLEY BASIN (HA 195): Snake Valley Basin, located within Utah and Nevada, has a sophisticated groundwater monitoring program. The Utah U.S. Geological Survey is committed to a 50-year groundwater monitoring program, specifically in response to the proposed Southern Nevada
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Water Authority (SNWA) Groundwater Development Program in eastern Nevada. In addition, the SNWA monitors 5 wells quarterly on the Nevada side of the basin in Hamlin Valley (HA 196). These quarterly observations, made by SNWA, are recorded in the NDWR water level data base. Also, U.S. Geological Survey (Carson City) drilled two, deep wells (one into Ely limestone, the other into alluvium) near the southern toe of the Snake Range near Big Springs Creek in 2009 and 2010. One well is Big Spring NW well (alluvium); depth 460 feet. From November 2009 to February 2014, there have been 23 static groundwater level measurements made at this well, in addition to 4 water quality samples. Over this period, static water levels fluctuate between 226.7 feet to 228.2 feet. This well was measured each 6-months by USGS and water levels entered into NDWR data base. Now Big Spring NW Well, (since 09-16-2014), is continuously monitored by transducer-recorder. The second well is Big Spring SW Well (Ely limestone), Hamlin Valley; depth 700 feet. From September 2010 to February 2014 there have been 19 static groundwater level measurements made in addition to 4 water quality samples. Over this period, static water levels fluctuate between 352.5 feet to 357.5 feet. Also, a full aquifer stress pump test was performed on this well. This well is continuously monitored (since 09-08-2014) by transducer-recorder, and water levels for both wells, are entered into NDWR’s data base. It should also be noted that the Nevada portion of Snake Valley (south from Highway 50) and Hamlin Valley, were intensively canvassed in 2009; meaning: every well that could be found was inventoried and static water levels procured.
SPRING VALLEY BASIN (HA 184): SNWA monitors a large number of wells in Spring Valley and provides the data to NDWR for inclusion into the NDWR database. USGS operates a well network in Spring Valley as well, but north from Highway 50 to Big Hardpan. USGS, in 2010, intensively canvassed Spring Valley south from Highway 50 to the Limestone Hills for the location of wells, and procured water level measurements on all inventoried wells. The NDWR data base contains 58 records for Spring Valley Basin.
STEPTOE VALLEY BASIN (HA 179): NDWR operates a monitoring network throughout Steptoe Valley and water level data are extensive. NDWR data base contains 104 records for Steptoe Valley. This network is monitored annually in the spring.
WHITE RIVER VALLEY BASIN (HA 207): NDWR expanded its water level monitoring network in White River Valley beginning in 2012. Measurements were first made during spring of 2013. These are annual measurements and there are 31 listed records for this basin in the NDWR water level data base. In addition to NDWR monitoring, SNWA also monitors a number of wells within the basin.
UPPER REESE RIVER VALLEY BASIN (HA 056): NDWR monitors, on an annual basis, 35 wells within this basin. This basin portion lies south from U.S. Highway 50, trending towards the headwaters of the Reese River. NDWR collects no pumping inventory within this basin.
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GENERAL OBSERVATIONS:
Groundwater monitoring for fiscal year 2018-2019 shows some groundwater fluctuation in eight of the twelve valleys. The other four valleys, (Clayton Valley, Alkali Springs Valley, Railroad Valley and Jakes Valley), had wells with a noticeable drop in water levels, with the exception of Jakes Valley, which shows a recovery of +4.4 feet in the Jakes Valley Large Diameter Stock Well. Clayton Valley is most significant, as “Clayton Valley Northeast Stock Well” now is dry, due to ongoing de-watering practices associated with Lithium mining.
Noticed this year (2018), a no name, usually perennial flowing, high altitude spring, on the east side of Newark Valley (HA 154), was again seen flowing robustly, an indicator of above average snowpack. Also, in Southern Newark valley (south from Highway 50), the well known as Eighteen Mile Stock Well, was this year, substituted into the Authority’s network for the adjacent stock well that became dry in 2017.
Little, if any, southerly monsoonal precipitation flow was observed entering the Silver State throughout September 2018, as all valleys traversed were dry. Most, powder pocket dust.
Fiscal year 2018-19 field work was accomplished in four (4) separate trips, by dividing conjoining valleys into groups or segments for efficiency. These four separate trips (A, B, C & D), require 10 field days and generate a mileage figure of nearly 3,200 miles.
NOTEWORTHY:
1. NDWR Order #1300: No new groundwater appropriations within designated HA 137A, Tonopah Flat. Perennial Yield=6,000 A/F per year. F.E. Rush and C.V. Schroer, Water Resources of Big Smoky Valley, Lander, Nye and Esmeralda Counties, Nevada, Water Resources Bulletin No. 41, (Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Division of Water Resources and U.S. Department of the Interior, Geological Survey), 1971. Current committed appropriations=23,195.9 A/F per year. Order #1300 dated December 11, 2018; Jason King. CNRWA monitors three (3) wells within HA 137A, Tonopah Flat. Alum Stock Well, Rogers Stock Well and MW-118 (RMG Corp.). 2. June 9, 2017. AB 52 now law. Dissolved Mineral Resource (Lithium) Exploration Regulatory Authority now at the Division of Minerals. Carson City. 3. AB 159 (Swank and Brooks), did not pass the 2017 Legislature. “Ban on Fracking in Nevada”.
ATTACHMENTS (6):
HYDROGRAPHS: Attached are four hydrographs based on CNRWA monitoring data that show areas where water level declines or recoveries are known to be occurring.
(GRAPH #1): Railroad Valley MX-107. Measurements indicate decline in water levels due to large nearby alfalfa growing operation.
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(GRAPH #2): Clayton Valley Silver Peak WO-2 Truck Fill Well. Measurements show gradual decline, due to its proximity from an adjacent, and up-gradient, municipal withdrawal well.
(GRAPH #3): Goldfield Mine Well. Measurements show influence of mining activity which tap the same aquifer as the Goldfield Mine Well.
(GRAPH #4): Jakes Valley Large Diameter Stock Well. Measurements show a +4.4 foot recovery due to abundant precipitation/snowpack.
DROUGHT MONITOR COMPARISON MAP: Hydrologic outlook glance between two years.
WELL MEASUREMENT DATA REPORT (2014): Central Nevada Regional Water Authority Well Measurement Data Report.
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Click below to see the 2018-2019 Water Level Management File and Graphs:
https://cnrwa.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/CNRWA-2018-2019-Water- Level-Management-File.pdf
Tab 6
PUBLIC NOTICE OF ACTION
NOTICE OF STATUTE REGARDING PRE- STATUTORY CLAIMS OF VESTED RIGHT, NEVADA
Senate Bill 270 of the 79th Session (2017) Legislature was approved by Governor Sandoval on June 9, 2017. Pursuant to Section 1 of the bill, any claimant of a pre-statutory water right must submit proof of the water use to the State Engineer on or before December 31, 2027. If a claimant fails to submit such proof by that deadline, the claim is deemed abandoned. The form for filing proof of the water right may be obtained at http://water.nv.gov or by contacting the Nevada Division of Water Resources.
______JASON KING, P.E. STATE ENGINEER
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CENTRAL NEVADA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY POLICY STATEMENT MONITORING, MANAGEMENT AND MITIGATION 3M PLANS Adopted March 8, 2019
BACKGROUND
Nevada Revised Statute 533.353 authorizes the State Engineer to require a a monitoring, management and mitigation plan (3M Plan) as a condition of appropriating water for a beneficial use. If the State Engineer requires such a plan he shall, if requested by the county in which the point of diversion is located, allow the county to participate in an advisory capacity in the development and implementation of the plan.
Before approving any plan pursuant to 533.353 and during the period in which the plan, if approved, is carried out, the State Engineer shall consider any comment, analysis or other information submitted by the participating county. The State Engineer is not required to include any comment, analysis or other information submitted by a participating county in a monitoring, management and mitigation plan. Moreover, a decision by the State Engineer whether to include in the plan or to follow any comment, analysis or other information submitted by a participating county is not subject to judicial review.
Pursuant to NRS 533.370 except for an application for an environmental permit or certain temporary permits, where there is no unappropriated water in the proposed source of supply, or where its proposed use or change conflicts with existing rights or with protectable interests in existing domestic wells, or threatens to prove detrimental to the public interest, the State Engineer shall reject the application and refuse to issue the requested permit.
NRS 533.085 provides that nothing "shall impair the vested right of any person to the use of water, nor shall the right of any person to take and use water be impaired or affected by any of the provisions of Nevada Water Law where appropriations have been initiated in accordance with law prior to March 22, 1913.
Water rights are a usufructuary right (the right of one individual to use and enjoy the right of another provided its substance is neither impaired nor altered) and are recognized as valuable property rights in Nevada.
3M Plans place a significant and new burden on existing water right holders and domestic well owners who may need to spend significant time and money to provide input to a 3M plan, monitor impacts of groundwater pumping by the applicant, and address adverse impacts created by the groundwater pumping with the State Engineer and the courts in order to protect their rights.
CENTRAL NEVADA REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY POLICY
It is the policy of the Central Nevada Regional Water Authority that 3M plans should only be used to ascertain, identify, and mitigate unknown or highly uncertain impacts; not the known, predicted, or highly certain impacts of a new water application.
It is the policy of the Central Nevada Regional Water Authority that if a 3M plan is used to ascertain, identify, and mitigate unknown or highly uncertain impacts the plan must adhere to the highest scientific standards, allow for participation by local governments, including input into the development and implementation of the plan, and assure that the rights of existing water right owners and domestic wells owners are protected.
It is the policy of the Central Nevada Regional Water Authority that if there is a conflict between an application to appropriate groundwater and an existing water right holder and/or domestic well owner, it is the responsibility of the water right applicant to eliminate the conflict and that if the conflict cannot be eliminated then the State Engineer should not approve the application.
It is the policy of the Central Nevada Regional Water Authority that mitigation should be a tool of last resort and only used to address impacts that come to pass over time that were not known, or were not likely or probable, or were not predicted or highly certain when the water rights application was considered.
It is the policy of the Central Nevada Regional Water that mitigation should not be forced on existing water right owners and domestic wells owners by a decision of the State Engineer without their consent and that replacement water should not be allowed unless there is some contractual agreement between the existing user and the applicant.
It is the policy of the Central Nevada Regional Water Authority that in the case of severe impacts to existing rights holders or the environment the only appropriate mitigation is a reduction and ultimately cessation of pumping activities.
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Bill Requester Summary Description AN ACT relating to water; authorizing the State Engineer, under certain circumstances, to consider Department of Conservation Revises provisions governing the appropriation of the approval of a proposal to avoid or eliminate AB030 and Natural Resources, water conflicts between an applicant for a permit to Division of Water Resources appropriate water and the existing holders of water rights and owners of domestic wells AN ACT relating to water; requiring the State Engineer to adopt regulations relating to the conjunctive management of groundwater and Department of Conservation Revises provisions governing the management of surface water; authorizing the State Engineer to
AB051 and Natural Resources, hydrologically connected groundwater and impose certain special assessments related to a Division of Water Resources surface water resources program for the conjunctive management of groundwater and surface water; providing that certain water rights are not subject to abandonment or forfeiture AN ACT relating to water; revising the time period for which the State Engineer may grant an Department of Conservation extension for the completion of work for the Revises provisions governing the perfection of AB062 and Natural Resources, diversion of water; authorizing, under certain water rights Division of Water Resources circumstances, the State Engineer to suspend the limitation of time for the completion of work set forth in a permit or an extension previously granted AN ACT relating to water; requiring the State Engineer to continue to allow withdrawals of Legislative Committee on groundwater from domestic wells under certain AB095 Revises provisions relating to water Public Lands circumstances in groundwater basins where withdrawals have been restricted to conform to priority rights AN ACT relating to water; revising certain requirements relating to a plan of water
AB163 Assm. Watts Revises provisions governing water conservation conservation; revising minimum standards for plumbing fixtures in new construction and expansions and renovations in certain structures Revises provisions governing ceratin assessments AB233 Assm. Kramer on water Legislative Committee on _CR: Directs the Legislative Commission to ACR04 Public Lands appoint an interim study concerning wildfires AN ACT relating to state lands; clarifying when an authorization from the State Land Registrar is required to perform work below the high water mark of a navigable river; requiring the State Land Registrar to establish by regulation fees for such Department of Conservation authorization and for permits related to dredging, Revises provisions governing the use of state SB047 and Natural Resources, filling and installing certain structures; revising lands Division of State Lands provisions relating to the accounting and use of the proceeds of certain fees for the use of state lands; eliminating the requirement that the State Land Registrar grant credit towards fees paid for the commercial use of state land; making various other changes relating to state lands AN ACT relating to public lands; creating the Legislative Committee on Establishes a program to provide matching funds Nevada Public Lands Grant Program within the SB096 Public Lands to assist in obtaining certain federal grants State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources; making an appropriation AN ACT relating to water; requiring the State Engineer to reserve a certain percentage of the Sen. Committee on Natural Revises provisions relating to appropriations of remaining water available for appropriation in SB140 Resources water in water basins certain basins; prohibiting the appropriation of such water; authorizing the use of such water in certain circumstances AN ACT relating to land use planning; requiring, with limited exception, the governing body of a Revises provisions relating to planning and county or city to develop and maintain a water SB150 Sen. Goicoechea zoning resource plan; authorizing grants of money to certain governing bodies for the development and maintenance of water resource plans AN ACT relating to irrigation districts; authorizing the trustee or trustees to designate a beneficiary of a Revises certain provisions relating to irrigation SB232 Sen. Settelmeyer trust to vote in certain elections, sign certain districts petitions and run for certain offices of an irrigation district Revises provisions related to a change in the SB236 Sen. Goicoechea place of diversion of water BDR NL: Assm. Peters: water treatment, feasibility Assm. Peters 901 including desalination
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Is It Time for a Nevada Water Future Discussion and Strategy? By Central Nevada Regional Water Authority April 2014
BACKGROUND On May 2, 2003 the U.S. Department of Interior released a report entitled “Water 2015: Preventing Crises and Conflict in the West.” The report states “Today, in some areas of the West, existing water supplies are, or will be, inadequate to meet the demands of the people, cities, farms, and the environment even under normal water supply conditions.” The report says five interrelated realities of water management are creating crises in the West: 1) explosive population growth, 2) water shortages exist, 3) water shortages result in conflict, 4) aging water facilities limit options, and 5) crisis management is not effective.” Today, it appears two additional interrelated realities exist, and they are extended drought and climate change.
Over the last few years many articles have been written about the existing and/or impending water supply crisis in the West. The titles of a few of these articles are: 1) “Warning: Water policy faces an age of limits,” 2) “Growth top threat to water supply,” 3) “Dramatic water changes coming to the Southwest,” 4) “Study: Climate Change May Dry Up Important U.S. Reservoirs Like Lake Powell and Lake Mead,” 5) “Where Will All the Water Come From?,” 6) “Worst Drought in 1,000 Years Could Begin in Eight Years,” and 7) “A new report confirms what we should already know: The Colorado River is in deep trouble.”
The new report that confirms the Colorado River is in deep trouble is the December 2012 U.S. Bureau of Reclamation report entitled “Colorado River Basin Water Supply and Demand Study.” The Study’s primary finding is significant shortfalls between projected Colorado River water demands and supplies will likely exist in the coming years. The median shortfall is projected to be 3.2 million acre-feet per year by 2060, and the worst case shortfall is projected to be close to 8 million acre-feet per year by 2060. To put this in perspective, consider the fact that the average Colorado River flow of late has been approximately 15 million acre-feet per year, and the Law of the River allocates 17 million acre-feet of Colorado River water per year to seven Colorado River Basin states and other
1 parties (including Mexico). Therefore, on paper there is already a shortfall between Colorado River water allocation and supply.
At the December 2013 Colorado River Water Users Association conference in Las Vegas the Secretary of Interior, Sally Jewell, said decreasing Colorado River water supplies is the “new normal on the river that we all had to deal with.”
If Secretary Jewell’s statement and the Bureau of Reclamation’s report are accurate, or even close to accurate, then Las Vegas Valley is facing a water supply dilemma. Las Vegas Valley receives 90 percent of its water supply from the Colorado River, and it appears there may be significant curtailments in Colorado River water to the Valley in the years to come. In addition, Nevada’s traditional in-state sources of water – surface water and groundwater – are at best limited, and at worst diminishing. Also, it is clearly expensive, controversial and risky for Nevada’s urban areas to stake their future on unrevealed and uncertain groundwater from rural Nevada.
The Central Nevada Regional Water Authority feels all of Nevada is facing a water supply crisis. In fact, since 2008 the Authority has asked the Nevada Legislature to consider Nevada’s limited and possible diminishing water supply a critical issue for Nevada’s economic well-being, valued quality of life and natural environment. In the 2013 Nevada Legislative Session the Authority asked the Legislature, via Assembly Bill 301, to have the Legislative Committee on Public Lands conduct a study during the next interim (2014) on water supply for Nevada communities. The Authority testified that Nevada is the most arid state in the union, and the Colorado River Basin and the Great Basin have experienced severe drought over the last decade. For example, 2000 to 2013 was the driest 14-year period in the 100-year historical record for the Colorado River Basin. Also, some scientists believe the Sierra Nevada snowpack that is the basis for western Nevada’s water supply could decease as much as 40 percent by 2050. The Authority’s AB301 testimony included a statement that there is no question that a number of Nevada communities do not have an identified, sustainable water supply within their control to accommodate projected population growth over the next 30 years. The Authority asked that the AB301 study focus on alternative sources of water for Nevada communities since Nevada’s surface water resources are scarce and fully appropriated, and its groundwater resources are scarce, uncertain and fully appropriated in many areas. Alternative sources of water include water
2 conservation, water recycling, desalination, conjunctive use and rain water capture. AB301 passed the Assembly by unanimous vote of approval, but it was not voted on by the Senate.
As would be expected, the States of Arizona, California, Colorado and Utah are also confronted with projected water supply shortfalls in the near future. These states are actively addressing the problem by way of programs focused on ensuring a secure water future. In Arizona, the Arizona Department of Water Resources, in partnership with Arizona’s water community, produced a comprehensive water supply and demand analyses that identified a potential water supply and demand imbalance if no action is taken to secure future water supplies. In an effort to deal with the projected imbalance, Arizona Governor Jan Brewer asked the Arizona Department of Water Resources to conduct a comprehensive analysis of how to address the projected imbalance. The Department did that, and in January 2014, the Department released a report entitled “Arizona’s Next Century: A Strategic Vision for Water Supply Sustainability.”
The State of California’s program to address a projected water supply shortfall is called “California Water Action Plan,” and a draft was released in late 2013. The State of Colorado’s program to address a projected water supply shortfall is called “Colorado’s Water Plan,” and the first draft of the plan was also released in late 2013. The State of Utah’s program to address a projected water supply shortfall is called “Utah’s Water Future – Developing a 50-Year Water Strategy for Utah.” Utah Governor Gary Herbert initiated the program in the spring of 2013. He said “We are at a crossroads for our future here,” and he cited the challenges of ensuring adequate water supplies in the face of demand brought by population growth, the outdoor economy and environmental concerns. In July and August of 2013 the Utah water future program had eight listening sessions, held across the state, to begin mapping out a water strategy for the future. In addition to public comments at the listening sessions, the State of Utah received more than 800 online comments during the summer. On October 30, 2013 Governor Herbert convened a water summit to review what the public said about Utah’s water future and announce the next steps in the process to develop the 50-year water strategy. At the water summit Governor Herbert announced the creation of a 38- member Utah Water Strategy Advisory Team to help develop the 50-year water strategy.
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At the December 13, 2013 Central Nevada Regional Water Authority meeting the Authority received a presentation from Steve Erickson, a member of the Utah Water Strategy Advisory Team. He said the Team will solicit and evaluate potential water management strategies, frame water management options for public feedback, and develop a set of recommended strategies to be considered by the State of Utah as part of the 50-year water strategy. Mr. Erickson said the critical component of the Utah water future program has been the effort by Governor Herbert to involve the public in the program, and the tremendous response by the public to participate in the program.
RECOMMENDATION The question that begs an answer is what can be done to avoid a Nevada water supply crisis stemming from population growth, limited in-state water resources, drought and climate change? Ensuring a secure water future for the State of Nevada has to be a top priority for the State, the Nevada Legislature and Nevada’s local governments. The Authority feels the State of Nevada, the Nevada Legislature, Nevada’s local governments, Nevada’s business community, the environmental community and the public should come together in a partnership to develop a meaningful statewide water supply strategy.
At the December 13, 2013 Central Nevada Regional Water Authority meeting the Authority asked its executive director to look into the development of a Nevada water future program similar to the Utah water future program. In early 2014 the Authority’s executive director discussed the concept of a Nevada water future program with the directors of eight Nevada water entities and asked them if they would be amenable to attending a meeting to discuss the merits of a Nevada water future program. The response was yes. The Authority feels a possible next step is to have a meeting to 1) receive presentations from the States of Arizona, California and Utah on their water future programs, 2) receive presentations from water resource research organizations (e.g., Bureau of Reclamation, USGS, Natural Resources Conservation Service, etc.) on water supply challenges facing Nevada, and 3) discuss whether or not to have a Nevada water future program, and if there is support for the program, develop a program outline. For example, a Nevada water future program could include the following steps: 1) initial discussion of Nevada’s water future and a Nevada water future program at a water future meeting, 2) listening sessions throughout the state to discuss
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Nevada’s water future and potential water management strategies, and 3) the development of a Nevada water future strategy by a water strategy advisory team for consideration by the State of Nevada, the Nevada Legislature and Nevada’s local governments.
CLOSING COMMENT The answer to the title of this paper is yes; that is, it is time for a Nevada water future discussion and strategy. One should keep in mind the old Chinese proverb: “If we are not careful we will end up where we are going.” Also, it has been said one should not waste a crisis since it presents an opportunity to do good.
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Nevada Division of Water Resources Monthly Report - Highlighted Applications are in the Central Hydrographic Region
Monthly Report For The Month of: January 2019 Run Date: 2/28/2019 4:18:09 PM APP NO. DATE CHG BASIN OWNER NAME SRC DESCRIPTION CO DUTY DIV MOU POINT OF DIVERSION RATE SEC TWN RNG 21049R02 Jan-31 21049 162 OLEARY, JOHN E. AND DEBRA UG NY 9 0.026846 DOM 33 21S 54E 57914R03 Jan-18 57914 089 LAKE AND MOUNTAIN VIEWS, LLC UG WA 4 0.051456 DOM 24 17N 19E 88607 Jan-03 175 KG MINING (BALD MOUNTAIN) INC. UG ARW-3 WP 0 1.78 MMD 35 22N 57E 88608 Jan-03 88467 101 DODGE BROS., INC. STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 130.962 0 DEC 33 19N 26E 88608 Jan-03 88467 101 DODGE LAND & LIVESTOCK LLC STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 130.962 0 DEC 33 19N 26E 88609 Jan-08 008 ERQUIAGA, GENE UG COWHIDE WELL WA 8.27 0.017 STK 04 42N 21E 88610 Jan-08 008 ERQUIAGA, GENE UG NELSON WELL WA 8.27 0.017 STK 05 42N 21E 88611 Jan-08 008 ERQUIAGA, GENE UG PATCH WELL WA 8.27 0.017 STK 08 43N 21E 88612T Jan-10 56610 061 NEWMONT GOLD COMPANY UG GENESIS MINE SILVER STAR EU 332 0.459 MMD 32 36N 50E SUMP 88613T Jan-10 63984 061 NEWMONT GOLD COMPANY UG LEEVILLE MINE HDDW 5 EU 453 0.626 MMD 02 35N 50E 88614T Jan-10 63984 061 NEWMONT GOLD COMPANY UG LEEVILLE MINE HDDW 6 EU 2075 2.866 MMD 02 35N 50E 88615T Jan-10 63989 061 NEWMONT GOLD COMPANY UG LEEVILLE MINE HDDW 8 EU 1229 1.698 MMD 02 35N 50E
88616T Jan-10 63987 061 NEWMONT GOLD COMPANY UG LEEVILLE MINE HDDW 14 EU 3403 4.701 MMD 02 35N 50E 88617T Jan-10 63986 061 NEWMONT GOLD COMPANY UG LEEVILLE MINE HDDW 15 EU 3334 4.605 MMD 02 35N 50E 88618T Jan-10 63988 061 NEWMONT GOLD COMPANY UG LEEVILLE MINE HDDW 16 EU 2349 3.245 MMD 03 35N 50E 88619T Jan-10 56610 061 NEWMONT GOLD COMPANY UG GENESIS MINE GNW 2 EU 81 0.112 MMD 31 36N 50E 88620 Jan-11 86941 212 HOUGH, RICHARD D. AND GLORIA F. UG CL 0.091 0.0013 QM 13 22S 60E I. 88621 Jan-11 029 ALDER CREEK DENIO RANCH, LLC UG EAST SHORT CREEK WELL HU 8.96 0.0125 STK 13 44N 30E 88622 Jan-11 85361 014 COLAS, CHUCK R. AND MARGARET STR BULL CREEK WA 2 0.003 DOM 09 41N 18E G.
1 Monthly Report For The Month of: January 2019 Run Date: 2/28/2019 4:18:09 PM APP NO. DATE CHG BASIN OWNER NAME SRC DESCRIPTION CO DUTY DIV MOU POINT OF DIVERSION RATE SEC TWN RNG 88623 Jan-11 82592 054 CORTEZ JOINT VENTURE UG FOURMILE CANYON WELL EU 9.21 0.0128 MM 14 27N 48E 88624 Jan-11 DCTR3 101 GARNER FAMILY TRUST STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 112.545 0 IRR 33 19N 26E 88625 Jan-11 52847 229 MOTHER LODE MINING COMPANY UG PW-2 WELL NY 136.26 0.3455 MM 04 12S 48E LLC 88626 Jan-11 50557 103 LYON COUNTY UG MIRA VIDA WELL LY 25 0.17 MUN 08 16N 22E 88627T Jan-14 78451 187 CITY OF WENDOVER, UTAH UG EL 579.17 0.8 MM 13 36N 66E 88627T Jan-14 78451 187 CITY OF WEST WENDOVER, UG EL 579.17 0.8 MM 13 36N 66E
88627T Jan-14 78451 187 WENDOVER-CITY UG EL 579.17 0.8 MM 13 36N 66E 88627T Jan-14 78451 187 WEST WENDOVER-CITY UG EL 579.17 0.8 MM 13 36N 66E 88628T Jan-14 DCTR-3 101 BEHIMER, SAMUEL AND CLAIRE STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 40.95 0 IRR 33 19N 26E 88629 Jan-15 77588 162 MRM HOLDING, LLC UG NY 12.5 0.0425 COM 01 21S 53E 88630 Jan-16 150 COLVIN & SON, LLC UG TULLE PLACE WELL NY 465.5 2.93 IRR 19 12N 49E 88631 Jan-17 21049 162 BREAKING BADGER LLC UG NY 96.3 0.2869 COM 36 21S 53E 88632 Jan-18 82826 108 MATTICE, JOHN E. AND DENA L. UG LY 13.2 0.061 IRR 03 13N 25E 88633T Jan-18 76292 083 CITY OF FERNLEY STR TRUCKEE RIVER ST 250 0 OTH 19 20N 23E 88633T Jan-18 76292 083 FERNLEY-CITY STR TRUCKEE RIVER ST 250 0 OTH 19 20N 23E 88634T Jan-18 76209 083 CITY OF FERNLEY STR TRUCKEE RIVER ST 386.73 0 IRR 19 20N 23E 88634T Jan-18 76209 083 FERNLEY-CITY STR TRUCKEE RIVER ST 386.73 0 IRR 19 20N 23E
88635T Jan-18 76209 083 CITY OF FERNLEY STR TRUCKEE RIVER ST 595.125 0 IRR 19 20N 23E 88635T Jan-18 76209 083 FERNLEY-CITY STR TRUCKEE RIVER ST 595.125 0 IRR 19 20N 23E 88636 Jan-18 76750 107 ROBERTS, LARRY W. AND MARY A. UG LY 1.8 0.0092 QM 22 11N 23E 88637 Jan-18 069 LUCAS, STEVE UG HU 8.96 0.0124 STK 07 42N 40E 88638T Jan-23 65418 131 BATTLE MOUNTAIN GOLD COMPANY UG PHOENIX MINE PPW 3 LA 120 0.166 MMD 21 31N 43E 88639T Jan-23 65416 131 BATTLE MOUNTAIN GOLD COMPANY UG PHOENIX MINE PPW 4 LA 181 0.25 MMD 21 31N 43E 88640T Jan-23 DCTR-3 101 FALLON PAIUTE-SHOSHONE TRIBE STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 763 0 DEC 33 19N 26E
2 Monthly Report For The Month of: January 2019 Run Date: 2/28/2019 4:18:09 PM APP NO. DATE CHG BASIN OWNER NAME SRC DESCRIPTION CO DUTY DIV MOU POINT OF DIVERSION RATE SEC TWN RNG 88641 Jan-24 188 PEQUOP CONSERVANCY, LLC UG EL 2.24 0.05 QM 17 37N 64E 88642 Jan-24 188 PEQUOP CONSERVANCY, LLC UG EL 2.24 0.05 QM 15 37N 64E 88643 Jan-24 188 PEQUOP CONSERVANCY, LLC UG EL 5.6 0.1 QM 23 37N 64E 88644T Jan-24 47891 101 TCID STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 65.58 0 IRR 33 19N 26E 88644T Jan-24 47891 101 TRUCKEE-CARSON IRRIGATION STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 65.58 0 IRR 33 19N 26E DISTRICT 88644T Jan-24 DCTR-3 101 TCID STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 65.58 0 IRR 33 19N 26E 88644T Jan-24 DCTR-3 101 TRUCKEE-CARSON IRRIGATION STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 65.58 0 IRR 33 19N 26E DISTRICT 88644T Jan-24 66059 101 TCID STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 65.58 0 IRR 33 19N 26E 88644T Jan-24 66059 101 TRUCKEE-CARSON IRRIGATION STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 65.58 0 IRR 33 19N 26E DISTRICT 88644T Jan-24 48459 101 TCID STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 65.58 0 IRR 33 19N 26E 88644T Jan-24 48459 101 TRUCKEE-CARSON IRRIGATION STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 65.58 0 IRR 33 19N 26E DISTRICT 88645T Jan-24 DCTR-3 101 TCID STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 1087.71 0 IRR 33 19N 26E 88645T Jan-24 DCTR-3 101 TRUCKEE-CARSON IRRIGATION STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 1087.71 0 IRR 33 19N 26E DISTRICT 88645T Jan-24 47840 101 TCID STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 1087.71 0 IRR 33 19N 26E 88645T Jan-24 47840 101 TRUCKEE-CARSON IRRIGATION STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 1087.71 0 IRR 33 19N 26E DISTRICT 88645T Jan-24 47862 101 TCID STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 1087.71 0 IRR 33 19N 26E
88645T Jan-24 47862 101 TRUCKEE-CARSON IRRIGATION STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 1087.71 0 IRR 33 19N 26E DISTRICT 88645T Jan-24 49112 101 TCID STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 1087.71 0 IRR 33 19N 26E 88645T Jan-24 49112 101 TRUCKEE-CARSON IRRIGATION STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 1087.71 0 IRR 33 19N 26E DISTRICT 88645T Jan-24 50009 101 TCID STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 1087.71 0 IRR 33 19N 26E 88645T Jan-24 50009 101 TRUCKEE-CARSON IRRIGATION STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 1087.71 0 IRR 33 19N 26E DISTRICT 88645T Jan-24 49284 101 TCID STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 1087.71 0 IRR 33 19N 26E 88645T Jan-24 49284 101 TRUCKEE-CARSON IRRIGATION STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 1087.71 0 IRR 33 19N 26E DISTRICT
3 Monthly Report For The Month of: January 2019 Run Date: 2/28/2019 4:18:09 PM APP NO. DATE CHG BASIN OWNER NAME SRC DESCRIPTION CO DUTY DIV MOU POINT OF DIVERSION RATE SEC TWN RNG 88645T Jan-24 50029 101 TCID STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 1087.71 0 IRR 33 19N 26E 88645T Jan-24 50029 101 TRUCKEE-CARSON IRRIGATION STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 1087.71 0 IRR 33 19N 26E DISTRICT 88645T Jan-24 47804 101 TCID STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 1087.71 0 IRR 33 19N 26E 88645T Jan-24 47804 101 TRUCKEE-CARSON IRRIGATION STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 1087.71 0 IRR 33 19N 26E DISTRICT 88645T Jan-24 63107 101 TCID STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 1087.71 0 IRR 33 19N 26E 88645T Jan-24 63107 101 TRUCKEE-CARSON IRRIGATION STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 1087.71 0 IRR 33 19N 26E DISTRICT 88645T Jan-24 47865 101 TCID STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 1087.71 0 IRR 33 19N 26E 88645T Jan-24 47865 101 TRUCKEE-CARSON IRRIGATION STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 1087.71 0 IRR 33 19N 26E DISTRICT 88645T Jan-24 47673 101 TCID STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 1087.71 0 IRR 33 19N 26E 88645T Jan-24 47673 101 TRUCKEE-CARSON IRRIGATION STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 1087.71 0 IRR 33 19N 26E DISTRICT 88646 Jan-24 67237 129 SOLIDUS RESOURCES, LLC UG WELL 1 PE 40 0.05525 MM 34 29N 34E 88647 Jan-24 67238 129 SOLIDUS RESOURCES, LLC UG WELL 2 PE 40 0.05525 MM 35 29N 34E 88648T Jan-25 59246 064 SANTA FE PACIFIC GOLD UG HU 100 0.13813 MM 07 32N 43E CORPORATION 88649T Jan-25 68398 108 ATLANTIC RICHFIELD COMPANY UG LY 44 0.18 IRR 01 12N 25E 88650T Jan-25 68400 108 ATLANTIC RICHFIELD COMPANY UG LY 44 0.14 IRR 01 12N 25E 88651 Jan-28 208 JENSEN, BRUCE A. AND PAMELA G. UG WINDMILL VANE WELL NY 11.2 0.1 STK 27 04N 61E
88652 Jan-28 65756 146 SON LAND AND WATER, LLC UG NY 80 0.3 MM 28 10S 46E 88653 Jan-29 62781 212 MORLEY, COREY UG CL 2 0.0028 QM 31 19S 60E 88654 Jan-29 86559 162 SMALES LAND AND PROPERTY, INC. UG NY 20 0.048 IRR 36 21S 53E 88655T Jan-31 80935 054 CORTEZ JOINT VENTURE UG DB-35 LA 2.27 0.0031 MMD 08 27N 47E 88656T Jan-31 80936 054 CORTEZ JOINT VENTURE UG AW-76 LA 62.77 0.0867 MMD 04 27N 47E 88657T Jan-31 80937 054 CORTEZ JOINT VENTURE UG AW-17 LA 245.66 0.3393 MMD 08 27N 47E 88658T Jan-31 80937 054 CORTEZ JOINT VENTURE UG AW-16 LA 513.86 0.7098 MMD 08 27N 47E
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Monthly Report - Highlighted Applications are in the Central Hydrographic Region
Monthly Report For The Month of: February 2019 Run Date: 2/28/2019 4:20:04 PM APP NO. DATE CHG BASIN OWNER NAME SRC DESCRIPTION CO DUTY DIV MOU POINT OF DIVERSION RATE SEC TWN RNG 88659 Feb-01 349DTR 091 DENVER STREET APARTMENTS, STR TRUCKEE RIVER WA 186.27 0 MUN 31 19N 18E
88660T Feb-01 676DTR 088 WILLEY LAND, LLC STR STEAMBOAT OR GALENA WA 6.721 0.0408 COM 05 17N 20E CREEK 88660T Feb-01 677DTR 088 WILLEY LAND, LLC STR STEAMBOAT OR GALENA WA 6.721 0.0408 COM 05 17N 20E CREEK 88661 Feb-01 81618 105 LANDINO, RICK AND EDITH STR EAST FORK CARSON RIVER DO 18 0 DEC 25 12N 20E 88662T Feb-04 81962 154 KG MINING (BALD MOUNTAIN) INC. UG WP 74 1.114 MM 19 24N 57E 88663 Feb-07 16997 107 2008 VLOT REVOCABLE TRUST UG LY 1880 6 IRR 27 12N 23E 88664T Feb-08 77179 054 CORTEZ JOINT VENTURE UG DW-12 LA 13233 18.2793 MMD 31 27N 48E 88665T Feb-08 77179 054 CORTEZ JOINT VENTURE UG DW-12 LA 15 0.0207 STK 31 27N 48E 88666T Feb-11 85698 051 NEWMONT GOLD COMPANY UG GQDW-10 EU 1100 1.52 IRR 35 34N 51E 88667T Feb-11 85698 051 NEWMONT GOLD COMPANY UG GQDW-10 EU 5500 7.597 MMD 35 34N 51E 88668T Feb-11 85698 051 NEWMONT GOLD COMPANY UG GQDW-10 EU 14000 19.338 MMD 35 34N 51E 88669T Feb-13 18222 230 MORRIS DELEE REVOCABLE TRUST UG NY 562.3 2.262 COM 30 16S 49E
88670T Feb-14 83348 066 SANTA FE PACIFIC GOLD UG GFW-1 HU 16000 22.1 MMD 32 39N 43E CORPORATION 88671T Feb-14 78186 179 ROBINSON NEVADA MINING UG WP 11300 16 DWR 23 16N 62E COMPANY 88672T Feb-14 78185 179 ROBINSON NEVADA MINING UG WP 18204 26 MM 23 16N 62E COMPANY 88673T Feb-15 73960 099 REDROCK VALLEY RANCH, LLC UG WA 360 2.236 IRR 12 23N 18E 88674T Feb-15 83348 066 SANTA FE PACIFIC GOLD UG GFW-1 HU 130 0.18 MMD 32 39N 43E CORPORATION 88675T Feb-15 711DTR 087 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION STR TRUCKEE RIVER WA 46.56 0 IRR 14 19N 19E COMMISSION OF WASHOE COUNTY 88675T Feb-15 712DTR 087 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION STR TRUCKEE RIVER WA 46.56 0 IRR 14 19N 19E COMMISSION OF WASHOE COUNTY
1 Monthly Report For The Month of: February 2019 Run Date: 2/28/2019 4:20:04 PM APP NO. DATE CHG BASIN OWNER NAME SRC DESCRIPTION CO DUTY DIV MOU POINT OF DIVERSION RATE SEC TWN RNG 88676T Feb-15 709DTR 087 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION STR TRUCKEE RIVER WA 53.56 0 IRR 14 19N 19E COMMISSION OF WASHOE COUNTY 88676T Feb-15 710DTR 087 REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION STR TRUCKEE RIVER WA 53.56 0 IRR 14 19N 19E COMMISSION OF WASHOE COUNTY 88677 Feb-15 68315 084 MORRILL, FRANK AND SHERIE L. UG WA 4 0 IRR 13 23N 20E 88678 Feb-19 63559 029 SYMBIOTIC ASSETS, LLC UG HU 9 0.0124 STK 13 43N 30E 88679 Feb-19 029 SYMBIOTIC ASSETS, LLC UG WINDMILL WELL HU 9 0.0124 STK 20 43N 31E 88680 Feb-19 43374 049 CITY OF ELKO UG WELL #15 EL 2894.88 3.98 MUN 09 34N 55E 88680 Feb-19 43374 049 ELKO-CITY UG WELL #15 EL 2894.88 3.98 MUN 09 34N 55E 88681 Feb-20 025 ESTILL RANCHES, LLC SPR CLOVER CREEK SEEP WA 8.44 0.02 STK 20 38N 21E 88682 Feb-20 025 ESTILL RANCHES, LLC SPR CLOVER SPRING WA 8.44 0.02 STK 17 38N 21E 88683 Feb-20 025 ESTILL RANCHES, LLC SPR TALUS SPRING WA 8.44 0.02 STK 33 38N 21E 88684 Feb-20 025 ESTILL RANCHES, LLC SPR BIG ANTELOPE SPRING WA 8.44 0.02 STK 33 38N 21E 88685 Feb-20 DCTR-3 101 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FISH STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 698.17 0 DEC 33 19N 26E AND WILDLIFE SERVICE 88685 Feb-20 DCTR-3 101 U.S.-FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 698.17 0 DEC 33 19N 26E 88685 Feb-20 47894 101 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FISH STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 698.17 0 DEC 33 19N 26E AND WILDLIFE SERVICE 88685 Feb-20 47894 101 U.S.-FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 698.17 0 DEC 33 19N 26E 88685 Feb-20 58306A0 101 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FISH STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 698.17 0 DEC 33 19N 26E 1 AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
88685 Feb-20 58306A0 101 U.S.-FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE STR TRUCKEE & CARSON RIVERS CH 698.17 0 DEC 33 19N 26E 1 88686 Feb-22 61686 066 BARRICK TURQUOISE RIDGE, INC. UG DW 7 HU 0 0.891 MMD 27 39N 42E 88687T Feb-22 62497 039 NEVADA OIL AND MINING COMPANY UG EL 9.5736 0.0264 MM 16 46N 58E 88688 Feb-22 039 NEVADA OIL AND MINING COMPANY UG EL 50 0.1 MM 21 46N 58E 88689 Feb-22 039 NEVADA OIL AND MINING COMPANY UG EL 50 0.5 MM 16 46N 58E 88690 Feb-22 V02427 137B MCLEOD RANCH & FISHERY LLC UG ARTESIAN WELL NO. 1 NY 25 0.134 IRR 28 14N 43E 88691 Feb-22 V02428 137B MCLEOD RANCH & FISHERY LLC UG ARTESIAN WELL NO. 2 NY 102.35 0.25 IRR 28 14N 43E
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Monthly Report For The Month of: February 2019 Run Date: 2/28/2019 4:20:04 PM APP NO. DATE CHG BASIN OWNER NAME SRC DESCRIPTION CO DUTY DIV MOU POINT OF DIVERSION RATE SEC TWN RNG 88692 Feb-22 16847 137B MCLEOD RANCH & FISHERY LLC UG ARTESIAN WELL NO. 1 NY 5 0.134 IRR 28 14N 43E 88693 Feb-22 16848 137B MCLEOD RANCH & FISHERY LLC UG ARTESIAN WELL NO. 2 NY 81.88 0.134 IRR 28 14N 43E 88694 Feb-22 84184 137B MCLEOD RANCH & FISHERY LLC UG WELL NO. 2 NY 320 2.23 IRR 28 14N 43E 88695 Feb-22 85195 137B MCLEOD RANCH & FISHERY LLC UG WELL NO. 2 NY 342.4 2.23 IRR 28 14N 43E 88696 Feb-22 83147 137B MCLEOD RANCH & FISHERY LLC UG WELL NO. 1 NY 147.07 0.602 IRR 28 14N 43E 88697 Feb-22 40007 137B MCLEOD RANCH & FISHERY LLC UG WELL NO. 1 NY 179.07 0.738 IRR 28 14N 43E 88698 Feb-22 77329 009 NEVADA PRONGHORN II LLC UG WA 240 0.546 IRR 27 42N 19E 88699 Feb-22 77330 009 NEVADA PRONGHORN II LLC UG WA 640 1.454 IRR 27 42N 19E 88700 Feb-25 153 BECK PROPERTIES SPR RED ROCK SPRING EU 4.48 0.00625 STK 12 20N 54E 88701T Feb-26 DWR-41 108 NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE STR WALKER RIVER LY 0 7.95 ENV 02 13N 25E 88701T Feb-26 DWR-41 108 NEVADA-DEPARTMENT OF STR WALKER RIVER LY 0 7.95 ENV 02 13N 25E
88701T Feb-26 DWR-22 108 NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE STR WALKER RIVER LY 0 7.95 ENV 02 13N 25E 9 88701T Feb-26 DWR-22 108 NEVADA-DEPARTMENT OF STR WALKER RIVER LY 0 7.95 ENV 02 13N 25E 9 88702T Feb-26 26368 108 WALKER BASIN CONSERVANCY UG LY 52 0.229 IRR 17 14N 26E 88703T Feb-26 81838 108 WALKER BASIN CONSERVANCY UG LY 160 0.5 IRR 17 14N 26E 88704T Feb-26 81837 108 WALKER BASIN CONSERVANCY UG LY 4.2 0.013 IRR 17 14N 26E
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