The California-Nevada Drought Early Warning System (CA-NV DEWS) November 2021 Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar is part of a series of regular drought and climate outlook webinars designed to provide stakeholders and other interested parties in the region with timely information on current drought status and impacts, as well as a preview of current and developing climatic events (i.e. El Niño and La Niña). Click here to read the summary/play the webinar.
NDEP TO HOST BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE BILL (BIB) LISTENING SESSION
BIB is a once-in-a-generation investment in infrastructure for our communities. Funds that will benefit water or wastewater systems will flow through the State Revolving Fund programs. The Office of Financial Assistance (OFA) is working closely with EPA to understand amounts available, program requirements, and funding timelines. To stay current as the discussion changes, please subscribe to the email list at the bottom of this announcement.
The Office of Financial Assistance (OFA) will be conducting a listening session virtually on Thursday, December 9, 2021 from 1:30pm – 3:00pm PT. This will be an opportunity to hear what OFA knows about today and what you can do to be ready to receive funding.
How to access the listening session:
Join the meeting:https://call.lifesizecloud.com/4155018
Join the Lifesize meeting using Skype for Business:https://skype.lifesizecloud.com/4155018
Click to call from Mobile (audio only)United States: +1 (877) 422-8614,, 4155018#Call in by Phone (audio only)United States: +1 (877) 422-8614Meeting extension: 4155018#
Additional phone numbers:https://call.lifesize.com/numbers
Other ways to call:https://call.lifesize.com/otherways/4155018
Presenter: Jason B. Cooper, Administrative Services Officer of the Office of Financial Assistance
Cost: Complimentary.
Who Should Attend: water utility managers, wastewater utility manager, storm water managers, municipal board members, government finance officers, elected officials, consulting engineers, fiscal advisors and others interested in clean and safe water for their communities!
For more information contact the Office of Financial Assistance at:
https://ndep.nv.gov/water/financing-infrastructure
(775) 687-9436
Airplane to Make Low-Level Flights Over Western and Northern Nevada and Part of Eastern California
Residents and visitors may witness a low-flying aircraft over western Nevada and part of eastern California starting around November 1, 2021 and continuing into the summer of 2022. The airplane, operated under contract to the U.S. Geological Survey to study the geology of the Great Basin, will be making low-level flights over western and northern Nevada and part of eastern California. Click here to see the USGS press release and map.
Nevadans encouraged to share input, shape the future of water management across the state
Nevada Division of Water Resources releases online public survey providing all Nevadans with the opportunity to share their input and perspectives to help inform the next State Water Plan.
Nov. 9, 2021. Today, the Nevada Division of Water Resources released a survey to gather input from the public on all aspects of water management in Nevada to help guide development of an updated State Water Plan. The survey is available online at https://tinyurl.com/298wbedznow through December 15, 2021.
The new State Water Plan will serve as a high-level policy and planning guide focused on addressing Nevada’s many complex water challenges, including the increasing demand for limited water resources, floods, prolonged drought, dam safety, and sustainment of our wetlands and freshwater ecosystems – all within the over-arching context of Nevada’s rapidly growing population and the accelerating impacts of climate change occurring in all corners of the state.
“Nevada is in a critical time of water management,” said Adam Sullivan, State Engineer/Nevada Division of Water Resources Administrator. “As the driest and one of the fastest-growing states in the nation, the demands on our limited water resources make thoughtful and strategic water management in Nevada more important than ever. We look forward to engaging with Nevada’s communities and gaining key insights through the State Water Plan public survey to support a sustainable, vibrant water future in the years ahead.”
For more information or to complete the public survey, visit https://tinyurl.com/298wbedz.
NDEP issues renewed water pollution control permit to Marigold Mining Company
The Administrator of the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (the Division) has decided to issue renewed Water Pollution Control Permit NEV0095112 to Marigold Mining Company. This Permit authorizes the construction, operation, and closure of approved mining facilities in Humboldt and Lander Counties, Nevada. The Division has been provided with sufficient information, in accordance with Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) 445A.350 through 445A.447, to assure that the waters of the State will not be degraded by this operation, and that public safety and health will be protected. Click here to read NDEP’s notice, permit and fact sheet.
NDEP Issues renewed water pollution control permit to Nevada Gold Mines for pipeline infiltration project
The Administrator of the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (the Division) has decided to issue renewed Water Pollution Control Permit NEV0095111 to Nevada Gold Mines LLC. This Permit authorizes the construction, operation, and closure of approved mining facilities in Eureka and Lander Counties, Nevada. The Division has been provided with sufficient information, in accordance with Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) 445A.350 through 445A.447, to assure that the waters of the State will not be degraded by this operation, and that public safety and health will be protected. Click here to see the Division’s notice, permit and fact sheet.
