The final Waters of the U.S. rule will become effective 60 days after publication in the Federal Register, raising concerns by groundwater and farming groups about expanding federal jurisdiction.
Category: Water Rights and Legislation
Irrigation restrictions created with new western Arizona INA
An irrigation non-expansion area has been designated in western Arizona. The Hualapai Valley INA covers parts of Mohave County and will prohibit new irrigation uses.
Nevada commission recommends judicial training in water issues
Water law is complex, involving old laws governing increasingly limited resources. Aware that few judges are trained in this area, a Nevada commission is looking at judicial training, updates to the...
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 that passed the Senate this weekend provides significant funding for drought relief, earmarking $4 billion to the Bureau of Reclamation, the agency in charge of...
A new judicial rule creates the appointment of at least three water judges in Utah, who will be versed in the complexities of water law.
Groundwater management plan approved by Nevada Supreme Court
Citing over-appropriation, the Diamond Valley Groundwater Management Plan was upheld by the Nevada Supreme Court. Even senior right holders will see a reduction in the amount of groundwater they are...