The 2022 NWRA Annual Conference will be held Monday, January 31 – Thursday, February 3, 2022 in Las Vegas. Click here for details.
Adam Sullivan appointed Nevada State Engineer
The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR) announced that Adam Sullivan has been appointed to serve as Nevada’s 24th State Engineer and Administrator of the Department’s Division of Water Resources (NDWR). Click here to read more.
DWR sets deadline for written comments on proposed regulations
The Division of Water Resources held public workshops on June 16th and 18th to solicit comments from interested persons on proposed new regulations. DWR will accept written comments on the proposed new regulations relating to administrative hearings before the State Engineer (LCB File No. R125-20) and on the proposed new regulations pursuant to Assembly Bill 62 of the 2019 Nevada Legislative Session, relating to applications for extensions of time to file a proof of construction of works and proof of beneficial use (LCB File No. R169-20) until July 16th. Comments can be submitted via email to: ndwr-regscomment@water.nv.gov. DWR will also hold another workshop on the proposed regulations relating to applications for extensions of time to file a proof of construction of works and proof of beneficial use on July 27th.
NRCS streamflow forecast update for June 1 is now available
Streamflow forecasts in the Humboldt Basin suggest that April-July streamflow volumes this year could dip below previous minimums for some points. This is represented on the forecast charts where the red (period of record minimum line) overlaps the forecast spread (rainbow bar). In some cases, such as the Marys River, Lamoille Creek, and the Humboldt River near Carlin, the 50% exceedance forecast is equal to or less than the previous minimums. With dry conditions this spring its unlikely observed volumes will reach the 50% exceedance forecasts so these points are most likely to see record low flows this year. A water supply presentation provided May 14th by the NRCS to the Humboldt River Basin Water Authority may be of interest to Humboldt River water users.
Drought Impacts Increase Across California-Nevada and Concern for Wildfire Potential Grows
This Drought Status Update is issued in partnership between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the California-Nevada Applications Program, a NOAA RISA team, and the Western Regional Climate Center at the Desert Research Institute to communicate the current state of drought conditions in California-Nevada based on recent conditions and the upcoming forecast. NIDIS and its partners will issue future Drought Updates as conditions evolve.
Click here to access the full drought update.
Division of Water Resources to hold workshops on proposed regulations
The Division of Water Resources has announced that it will hold a public workshops on June 16th to solicit comments from interested persons on proposed new regulations new regulations relating to administrative hearings before the State Engineer and on June 18th on proposed new regulations relating to applications for extensions of time to file a proof of construction of works and proof of beneficial use.
Click here for the proposed regulations relating to administrative hearings before the State Engineer and how to participate in the June 16th hearing. Click here for the proposed regulations relating to applications for extensions of time to file a proof of construction of works and proof of beneficial use and how to participate in the June 18th hearing.
