Source: https://nrwrt1.nr.state.ut.us/miscinfo/currentIssues.asp
Timestamp: 2018-04-22 02:47:21
Document Index: 455356441

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 73', '§ 73', '§ 73', '§ 73', '§ 73', '§ 73']

04/18/2018 The State Engineer is authorized and ordered to conduct a general determination of the rights to the use of all water, both surface and underground, within the drainage area of the Moab North Subdivision, Moab Division of the Southeastern Colorado River General Adjudication.
04/17/2018 The State Engineer is authorized and ordered to conduct a general determination of the rights to the use of all water, both surface and underground, within the drainage area of the East Murray Subdivision, Salt Lake County East Division, of the Utah Lake and Jordan River drainage in Salt Lake County.
04/03/2018 The State Engineer has prepared the List of Unclaimed Rights in the Oakland Place Subdivision (Area 57, Book 12) in the Utah Lake and Jordan River General Adjudication (pursuant to Utah Code § 73-4-9.5).
04/03/2018 The State Engineer has prepared the List of Unclaimed Rights in the Foothill Village Subdivision (Area 57, Book 13) in the Utah Lake and Jordan River General Adjudication (pursuant to Utah Code § 73-4-9.5).
03/14/2018 The State Engineer is authorized and ordered to conduct a general determination of the rights to the use of all water, both surface and underground, within the drainage area of the West Murray Subdivision, Salt Lake County East Division, of the Utah Lake and Jordan River drainage in Salt Lake County.
03/06/2018 The purpose of the meeting is to allow Grand Water and Sewer Service Agency, acting as agent for Grand County Water Conservancy District, to present the results of its monitoring plan.
03/01/2018 The purpose of the meeting is to present a proposed update to the interim exchange policy for the Garff Ranch area, located approximately 2.5 miles west of Kamas City.
02/21/2018 The State Engineer is authorized and ordered to conduct a general determination of the rights to the use of all water, both surface and underground, within the drainage area of the West Big Cottonwood Creek Subdivision, Salt Lake County East Division, of the Utah Lake and Jordan River drainage in Salt Lake County.
02/07/2018 The State Engineer has completed a general determination of the rights to the use of all water, both surface and underground, within the drainage area of the West Mill Creek Subdivision
01/24/2018 The State Engineer is authorized and ordered to conduct a general determination of the rights to the use of all water, both surface and underground, within the drainage area of the Holladay Subdivision, Salt Lake County East Division, of the Utah Lake and Jordan River drainage in Salt Lake County.
01/10/2018 The purpose of the meeting is to present a proposed update to the interim groundwater appropriation policy for the Malad and Bear River Drainages within Box Elder County. Personnel from the Division of Water Rights will be available to answer all questions and receive comments provided by the general public and interested parties.
01/10/2018 The State Engineer has prepared the List of Unclaimed Rights for both the Dry Creek (Area 57, Book 10) and Liberty Park (Area 57, Book 11) subdivisions in the Utah Lake and Jordan River General Adjudication (pursuant to Utah Code § 73-4-9.5).
11/29/2017 The State Engineer is authorized and ordered to conduct a general determination of the rights to the use of all water, both surface and underground, within the drainage area of the Mill Creek Subdivision, Salt Lake County East Division, of the Utah Lake and Jordan River drainage in Salt Lake County.
11/16/2017 The Division of Water Rights will be hosting a training session on Understanding Supplemental Water Rights and Database Water Use Groups. The training will be held on Thursday, November 16, 2017 at the Department of Natural Resources Building in Salt Lake City (1594 West North Temple) in Room 1040 from 9:00 am to Noon. Please RSVP to Teresa Wilhelmsen at teresawilhelmsen@utah.gov if you would like to attend or for further information.
10/18/2017 The State Engineer is authorized and ordered to conduct a general determination of the rights to the use of all water, both surface and underground, within the drainage area of the Parleys Creek Subdivision, Salt Lake County East Division, of the Utah Lake and Jordan River drainage in Salt Lake County.
10/04/2017 The State Engineer is authorized and ordered to conduct a general determination of the rights to the use of all water, both surface and underground, within the drainage area of the Foothill Village Subdivision, Salt Lake County East Division, of the Utah Lake and Jordan River drainage in Salt Lake County.
09/13/2017 The State Engineer is authorized and ordered to conduct a general determination of the rights to the use of all water, both surface and underground, within the drainage area of the Oakland Place Subdivision, Salt Lake County East Division, of the Utah Lake and Jordan River drainage in Salt Lake County.
09/06/2017 The State Engineer has prepared the List of Unclaimed Rights for the City Creek Subdivision (Area 57, Book 9) in the Utah Lake and Jordan River General Adjudication (pursuant to Utah Code § 73-4-9.5).
08/30/2017 The Division of Water Rights will be hosting a training session on ownership and conveyance of water rights. The training will be held on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at the Department of Natural Resources Building in Salt Lake City (1594 West North Temple) in Room 1040 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please RSVP to Chris York at cyork@utah.gov if you would like to attend or for further information.
08/29/2017 The State Engineer has completed a general determination of the rights to the use of all water, both surface and underground, within the drainage area of the Nibley Park Subdivision, Salt Lake County East Division, of the Utah Lake and Jordan River drainage in Salt Lake County.
08/02/2017 The State Engineer is authorized and ordered to conduct a general determination of the rights to the use of all water, both surface and underground, within the drainage area of the Liberty Park Subdivision, Salt Lake County East Division, of the Utah Lake and Jordan River drainage in Salt Lake County.
06/13/2017 The State Engineer has prepared the List of Unclaimed Rights for the Jordan Park Subdivision (Area 57, Book 8) in the Utah Lake and Jordan River General Adjudication (pursuant to Utah Code § 73-4-9.5).
05/24/2017 We will be hosting a training session for Engineers and Surveyors on how to prepare a Proof of Beneficial Use. The training will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at the Department of Natural Resources Building in Salt Lake City (1594 West North Temple Street) in Room 1040 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please RSVP to Chris York at cyork@utah.gov if you would like to attend or for any other information.
05/16/2017 The State Engineer is authorized and ordered to conduct a general determination of the rights to the use of all water, both surface and underground, within the drainage area of the Dry Creek Subdivision, Salt Lake County East Division, of the Utah Lake and Jordan River drainage in Salt Lake County.
05/03/2017 The State Engineer is authorized and ordered to conduct a general determination of the rights to the use of all water, both surface and underground, within the drainage area of the Harmony Park East Subdivision, Salt Lake County East Division, of the Utah Lake and Jordan River drainage in Salt Lake County.
04/28/2017 Third Judicial District Court - One of the primary purposes of the status conference will be to discuss the recommendations of the Objectors' Advisory Committee as set forth in the Second Report of the Objectors' Advisory Committee filed in the main case on April 10, 2017.
04/19/2017 The State Engineer has prepared the List of Unclaimed Rights for the Jordan Park Subdivision (Area 57, Book 7) in the Utah Lake and Jordan River General Adjudication (pursuant to Utah Code § 73-4-9.5).
03/15/2017 The State Engineer is authorized and ordered to conduct a general determination of the rights to the use of all water, both surface and underground, within the drainage area of the City Creek Subdivision, Salt Lake County East Division, of the Utah Lake and Jordan River drainage in Salt Lake County.
12/08/2016 The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the development of a groundwater management plan for Cedar Valley in Iron County. Personnel from the Division of Water Rights will be available to take all questions and comments provided by the general public and interested parties.
11/30/2016 The State Engineer is authorized and ordered to conduct a general determination of the rights to the use of all water, both surface and underground, within the drainage area of the Rose Park Subdivision, Salt Lake County East Division, of the Utah Lake and Jordan River drainage in Salt Lake County.
10/18/2016 The State Engineer is authorized and ordered to conduct a general determination of the rights to the use of all water, both surface and underground, within the drainage area of the Jordan Park Subdivision, Salt Lake County East Division, of the Utah Lake and Jordan River drainage in Salt Lake County.
07/12/2016 The State Engineer is authorized and ordered to conduct a general determination of the rights to the use of all water, both surface and underground, within the drainage area of the West Mill Creek Subdivision, Salt Lake County East Division, of the Utah Lake and Jordan River drainage in Salt Lake County.
06/30/2016 Notice of a Public Meeting concerning Water Rights from Farm Creek to be held in Vernal, UT.
06/28/2016 R,L. Knuth was appointed to serve as a Master in the Utah Lake and Jordan River General Adjudication
04/19/2016 Notice of Proposed Rule modification for Reports of Water Rights Conveyance. The Proposed Rule is available in PDF or HTML format. Comments may be submitted in writing to the Division until May 2nd and the Rule may become effective on May 9th.
01/12/2016 The State Engineer is authorized and ordered to conduct a general determination of the rights to the use of all water, both surface and underground, within the drainage area of the Nibley Park Subdivision, Salt Lake County East Division, of the Utah Lake and Jordan River drainage in Salt Lake County.
01/07/2016 The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the process for developing a groundwater management plan for Cedar Valley in Iron County. Personnel from the Division of Water Rights will be available to take all questions and comments provided by the general public and interested parties.
12/07/2015 The following action has been filed: IN THE MATTER OF THE GENERAL DETERMINATION OF RIGHTS TO THE USE OF WATER, BOTH SURFACE AND UNDERGROUND, WITHIN THE DRAINAGE AREA OF THE UTAH LAKE AND JORDAN RIVER IN UTAH, SALT LAKE, DAVIS, SUMMIT, WASATCH, SANPETE, AND JUAB COUNTIES IN UTAH. This action is pending in the Third Judicial District Court in Salt Lake County, State of Utah. Civil No. 360057298. The Division of Water Rights will begin the survey of the water source and the ditches, canals, wells, tunnels, or other works diverting water within the Nibley Park Subdivision of the Salt Lake County East Division, Area 57, Book 5. Generally, the Nibley Park Subdivision extends from 2700 South to 3300 South between Main Street and 700 East in Salt Lake County. For more information please contact the Utah Division of Water Rights at 801­-538­-7240.
10/15/2015 A public meeting concerning the adoption of a Protection Zone around Arches National Park as policy for Water Right Area 01 will be held on October 15, 2015, 4:00 PM at the Moab City Center, 217 E Center St, Moab, UT
09/16/2015 A public meeting concerning the Proposed Determination of Water Rights within the Harmony Park East Subdivision, Salt Lake County East Division of Utah Lake / Jordan River Drainage; (Area 57, book 4) will be held on September 16, 2015, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Granite Connection High School Auditorium, 501 East 3900 South Salt Lake City, UT 84107
08/13/2015 55-262: Provo River Water Users Association and US Bureau of Reclamation request a review and adoption of a new method for determining the amount of the Provo River Project’s contribution of import water to the Utah Lake Provo River System which they intend to recapture through this appropriation of water in exchange for return flow credits. A full copy of the technical proposal is available at the following web link: http://waterrights.utah.gov/ReturnFlow/
07/13/2015 A motion to appoint a master pursuant to Utah Rule of Civil Procedure 53 has been filed: IN THE MATTER OF THE GENERAL DETERMINATION OF RIGHTS TO THE USE OF WATER, BOTH SURFACE AND UNDERGROUND, WITHIN THE DRAINAGE AREA OF THE UTAH LAKE AND JORDAN RIVER IN UTAH, SALT LAKE, DAVIS, SUMMIT, WASATCH, SANPETE, AND JUAB COUNTIES IN UTAH. This action is pending in the Third Judicial District in and for Salt Lake County, State of Utah, Civil No. 360057298.
02/04/2015 A public meeting concerning the Proposed Determination of Water Rights within the Red Butte Creek Subdivision, Salt Lake County East Division of Utah Lake / Jordan River drainage; (Area 57, book 3) will be held on February 4, 2015, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Department of Natural Resources Building at 1594 W. North Temple, Room 1060 Salt Lake City, UT 84116
02/04/2015 We will be hosting a training session for Engineers and Surveyors on how to prepare a Proof of Beneficial Use. The training will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at the Sevier County Administration Building Auditorium at 250 North Main Street, Richfield, UT.
12/02/2014 The meeting is to discuss groundwater appropriation policies in Goshen Valley located in southwestern Utah County (part of Water Right Area 53) and to present a proposal for a hydrogeologic study of the area. Personnel from the Division of Water Rights will be available to take all questions and comments provided by the general public and interested parties.
12/02/2014 We will be hosting a training for Engineers and Surveyors on how to prepare a Proof of Beneficial Use. The training will be held on Tuesday, December 2nd, 2014 at the Iron County Visitors Center at 581 North Main Street Cedar City, UT
11/18/2014 A public meeting concerning the Proposed Determination of Water Rights within the Taylor Flat subdivision of the Southeastern Colorado River drainage will be held on November 18th from 3:30 to 4:30 at the Moab City Center at 217 East Center Street Moab, Utah 84532
07/15/2014 A public meeting concerning a priority call on the Virgin River will be held on July 15, 2014, 6:00 p.m. at the Washington County Water Conservancy District Offices on 533 Waterworks Drive St. George, UT
07/01/2014 A public meeting concerning the Proposed Determination of Water Rights within the Ash Creek Division of the Virgin River drainage will be held on July 1, 2014, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Hurricane Valley Library 36 South 300 West Hurricane, UT
05/13/2014 A public meeting concerning the Proposed Determination of Water Rights within the Orem Subdivision, Provo River Division Of Utah Lake / Jordan River Drainage will be held on May 13, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Central Utah Water Conservancy District at 355 W. University Parkway Orem, UT 84058
04/16/2014 The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the process for developing a groundwater management plan for Moab / Spanish Valley. Personnel from the Division of Water Rights will be available to take all questions and comments provided by the general public and interested parties.
04/10/2014 The Utah Division of Water Rights and the Rural Water Association of Utah will be conducting a new certification program, tailored for water professionals, focused on the intricacies of Utah’s water right’s laws and regulations.
04/08/2014 A groundwater management plan for Cedar Valley and Northern Utah Valley has been adopted. Follow the link for additional information.
04/01/2014 The State Engineer has updated the groundwater appropriation policies for Pine Valley (Water Right Area 14), Wah Wah Valley, and the Sevier Lake Area (Water Right Area 69).
02/04/2014 The purpose of the meeting is to present a summary of a hydrogeologic study currently being completed by the USGS and to present an update to the groundwater appropriation polices for Pine Valley (WR Area 14), Wah Wah Valley, and the Sevier Lake area (WR Area 69). Personnel from the Division of Water Rights will be available to take all questions and comments provided by the general public and interested parties.
01/28/2014 A groundwater management plan for Cedar Valley and Northern Utah Valley has been proposed for adoption. The groundwater management plan will be adopted 60 days from the date of notice. Follow the link for additional information.
01/15/2014 The purpose of the meeting is to present a proposal to modify the groundwater management plans for Cedar Valley and Northern Utah Valley. Personnel from the Division of Water Rights will be available to take all questions and comments provided by the general public and interested parties.
11/12/2013 Proof of Beneficial Use of Water Training For Licensed Engineers and Surveyors. Click the following link to register:
10/29/2013 Public Meerting regarding the Utah State Engineer’s operation of a December 20, 1938 power contract between the United States, Provo River Water Users’ Association, Weber River Water Users’ Association, Utah Power & Light Company and Utah Light and Traction Company
07/10/2013 A draft of a proposed groundwater management plan for Cedar Valley and Northern Utah Valley is available for public comment until August 9, 2013
07/09/2013 The purpose of the meeting is to present a proposal to modify the groundwater management plans for Cedar Valley and Northern Utah Valley. Personnel from the Division of Water Rights will be available to take all questions and comments provided by the general public and interested parties.
06/25/2013 To meet our growing water needs, Governor Herbert is seeking innovative solutions from the public that don’t break the bank or dry up our streams - ideas that are a win-win for all Utahns.
04/02/2013 A public meeting to present a summary of a hydrogeologic study of the Parowan Valley to be completed by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and to discuss the water right policies in the area.
03/07/2013 A public meeting to present a summary of a hydrogeologic study of the Cedar Valley completed by the Utah Geological Survey (UGS) and to discuss the water right policies in the area.
12/21/2012 A groundwater manamegment plan was adopted for the Beryl Enterprise area on December 21, 2012. The objectives of this groundwater management plan are to limit the groundwater withdrawals to safe yield, protect the physical integrity of the aquifer, and protect water quality.
10/04/2012 A public meeting to discuss a groundwater management plan for the Beryl/Enterprise area was held on October 4, 2012, 7:00 p.m. at the Enterprise High School Auditorium, 565 South 200 East Enterprise
07/31/2012 A public meeting concerning the Proposed Determination of Water Rights within the Harmony Park Subdivision (S36 T1S R1W) in Salt Lake County will be held on July 31, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Department of Natural Resources Building, 1594 West North Temple, in Salt Lake City
05/29/2012 Representatives of the Division of Water Rights will be working in the Birdseye area to survey existing water use, contact water users, and review the water rights of record. In prepareationof this work, the public is invited to an Open House. Representatives from the Division of Water Rights will be available during this time to discuss the adjudication process, review water rights within the area and answer questions - May 29, 2012, 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm LDS Chapel 17016 S. Hwy 89, Birdsey, UT
05/17/2012 Representatives of the Division of Water Rights have worked in the Taylor Flat Area to survey existing water use, contact water users, and review the water rights of record. In light of this work, the public is invited to an Open House. Representatives from the Division will be available during this time to discuss the adjudication process, review water rights within the area, and answer questions. - May 17, 2012, 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Moab City Center, 217 East Center Street Moab, Utah
04/23/2012 The state engineer held a public meeting 4/23/12 in Brigham City to discuss guidelines for the Division of Water Rights to follow when considering applications in the Malad River and Bear River Drainages in Water Right area 29.
02/28/2012 Green River Nuclear Power Plant Reconsideration Requests are denied. The state engineer has denied two requests for reconsideration of his decisions approving two water right change applications to use water from the Green River for a proposed nuclear power plant.
02/12/2012 Kent Jones, State Engineer released an article about Senate Bill 187, which required that a person who applies for a permanent or temporary change to a water right meet certain qualifications and allows the state engineer, upon receiving a change application, to determine the quantity of water that is currently being beneficially used and limit approval of the change application based on that determination.
01/20/2012 Two water right change applications for a proposed nuclear power plant near Green River, Utah have been approved by Kent Jones, State Engineer with the Utah Division of Water Rights.
10/27/2011 A draft of the groundwater management plan for the Beryl Enterprise Area is available for review. On Wednesday November 9th, 2011 a public will be held at the Enterprise High School auditorium to discuss the draft plan.
07/20/2011 On Wednesday, July 20th, 2011 at 6:00 PM, the Division of Water Rights held a public meeting in the Morgan, Utah. Personnel from the Division of Water Rights, WBWCD, and the UGS presented a summary of the hydrogeologic study (Hydrogeology of Morgan Valley, Morgan County, Utah) completed by the Utah Geological Survey (UGS) and discussed the water right policies in the area. A comment period on the policies discussed is open until August 20, 2011.
10/28/2010 Governor Gary Herbert signs the Reserved Water Right Agreement for Natural Bridges National Monument along with other state and federal officials.
09/30/2010 The Division of Water Rights held a Public Meeting on the Northern Utah County Groundwater Management Plan at Highland City Council Chambers on November 3, 2010. The purpose of this meeting was to present an update on the status of conditions relative to the Northern Utah County Groundwater Management Plan and invite public input on modifications to the plan which may be necessary in light of the current information. The Water Right Priority list highlighted in the meeting is available here.
08/10/2010 Assistant State Engineer John Mann and Title Specialist Randy Tarantino will hold a public training session on Water Right Title, Wednesday August 18, 2010 at 10:30 AM in our Richfield Office, 130 North Main Street.
05/20/2010 The DNR Executive Water Task Force will meet on September 14, 2010 at 1:30 PM in the Department of Natural Resources Room 2010, 1594 West North Temple, Salt Lake City Utah. See link for details
04/07/2010 Rule R655-16 Declaring Beneficial Use in Water Use Groups is enacted. The purpose of this rule is to allow water right holders to determine and declare the amount of beneficial use that each water right contributes to the total beneficial use of a water use group. To accomplish this, a Declaration of Beneficial Use Amounts form may be completed and submitted to the State Engineer. To complete the form, the water right holders must quantify, by agreement, the amount of beneficial use that some/all of the supplemental water rights contribute to the water use group.
01/25/2010 2/8/10 Public Meeting - Declaring Beneficial Use Limits for Supplemental Rights. The meeting will discuss the comments that were received and the additional changes that are proposed for Rule R655-16. Administrative Procedures for Declaring Beneficial Use Limitations for Supplemental Water Rights. 3:00 pm, Monday, February 8, 2010 Department of Natural Resources Room 1040
01/06/2010 The final Proposed Utah/Nevada Snake Valley Ground Water Management Agreement was released to the public January 6, 2010. Also released was a joint Utah/Nevada response to comments on the draft agreement.
12/07/2009 Hearing Scheduled Emery County: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 9:00 AM - in the auditorium of the John Wesley Powell Museum located at 1765 East Main, Green River, Utah. Applications considered; The Kane and Garfield County Water Conservancy Districts
12/06/2009 The Executive Water Rights Task Force Meeting December 7, 2009 1:30 PM, Room 2000 DNR. Items include Canal Safety, Deed Rider Update and Water Banking.
11/29/2009 Utah Water Coalition Meeting Tuesday December 1 2009 @2 PM - Topic: R655-16 Declaring Beneficial Use in Water Use Groups. See Lee Sim or Kaelyn Anfinsen for details.
11/16/2009 A public meeting for the Administrative Rules on Declaring Beneficial Use Limitations for Supplemental Water Rights (R655-16), will be held on Nov. 17, at 10:00am.
11/16/2009 Tooele County: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 11:00 AM in the Goshute Tribal Headquarters located at 195 Tribal Center Road, Ibapah, Utah. Application considered;The Confederate Tribes of the Goshute Reservation
09/30/2009 The Management staff toured the Navajo reservation to discuss water issues and future solutions and settlements. Out hosts were John Leeper and Teresa Showa.
09/29/2009 Executive Water Rights Task Force Meeting September 29, 2009 1-4 PM. See Boyd Clayton for details
09/14/2009 The 2009 Annual Ground Water Conditions Report is now available from the USGS website link included here. This is the 46th in a series of annual reports published cooperatively with the DNR Divisions of Water Rights and Water Resources and the DEQ Division of Water Quality that provide data to enable interested parties to maintain awareness of changing ground water conditions.
08/27/2009 Public Informational meetings will be held in Price, Green River and Moab September 29, and 30 to present and discuss a wide variety of Water Right issues ranging from Colorado river and tributary policy to recent Utah legislation.
08/20/2009 Proposed Water Rights Policy Amendment on the Green River between Flaming Gorge Dam and the Duchesne River. There was a public meeting to solicit comments on this policy, August 20, 2009, 2:00 PM, Western Park Convention Center, 302 East 200 South, Vernal Utah
08/13/2009 After 4 years of study and negotiation, Utah and Nevada have released a draft agreement on the management of the Snake Valley groundwater system. The plan divides an estimated sustainable yield of 132,000 ac-ft evenly between the 2 states in 3 categories; allocated, unallocated and reserved. There is also a monitoring, mitigation and environmental component to the agreement. Public meetings are planned in August in Utah and Nevada. The goal is to protect current rights and allow development.
07/24/2009 James Greer has been moved from his position in Technical Services to lead the revamped Adjudication team. He will replace Teresa Willhelmsen who has taken over the Utah Lake/Jorden River office. Mike Handy and Vance Twitchell will also join James and the current Adjudication staff. Sue Glenn has moved to assist with the Title program, Dana Dredge has joined Technical Services.
07/15/2009 Tamara Keene has been promoted to the Public Inquiry Section in SLC. Tamara started with the Division of Water Rights last October and will now move from Adjudication to Public Inquiry.
07/14/2009 Next meeting of the Executive Water Task Force is scheduled for July 14, 1:00 pm in room 3710 of the Natural Resources Complex.
07/01/2009 Water Right Fees increased due to new legislation, starting July 1, 2009 and new fees have been instituted for Protests and Stream Alterations. Several other small changes in the Water Right process, including Proofs, Livestock Certificates, Segregations and Public Notice, go into effect July 1, 2009. See the new brochures link for more information or contact your local Water Rights office.
06/22/2009 Most State offices, including Water Rights, will remain open for a normal Monday - Thursday schedule for the two holiday weeks in July this year becuse these holidays fall on the weekend. State employees will be asked to stagger their holiday leave to accomadate this schedule and provide office coverage and full service to the public for the July 4th and 24th hiolidays.
06/02/2009 The Salt Lake City Offices of the Division of Water Rights are undergoing renovation and will be displaced until July 1 2009. Currently, work is going on in the north half of the office, and those employees have moved to temporary space in the first floor conference rooms. All services will be maintained but please call before visiting for an appointment and special directions. Thanks
05/27/2009 Randy Tarantino, of the Public Inquiry Section, has accepted the position of Title Specialist in the Applications and Records Section. She begins Monday June 1 2009 with her new assignment and she replaces Vanessa Giby.
05/21/2009 A list of items for future study was developed at the meeting today and will be sent out to attendees to prioritize. The next two meetings were scheduled for June 16, 1:00pm and July 14, 1:00pm. At the next meeting proposals will be presented to modify the adjudication statute, address nonuse in change applications, state engineer bond, dam application review fee, and a different stream alteration permit fee structure.
05/19/2009 Teresa Wilhelmsen has accepted a re-assignment as an Engineering Manager I from Adjudication Manager to Regional Engineer of the Utah Lake/Jordan River Area. She replaces John Mann who was appointed Assistant State Engineer - Applications and Records.
05/14/2009 The first meeting of the Water Issues Task Force is scheduled for May 21, 2009, 1:00 PM, in room 2000 of the natural resources complex.
05/12/2009 As of May 12, 2009, applicants have the option of submitting an Affidavit of Beneficial Use for a small amount of water instead of hiring a professional. Information and examples of how to complete this process can be found on our website at Programs > Water Rights > Proof of Beneficial Use. Also the changes to the Utah Code 73-3-31 (Water Right for watering livestock on public land) mandated an online form to allow electronic submitting of a Livestock water use Certificate application.See Link
04/29/2009 The Salt Lake City Offices of the Division of Water Rights are undergoing renovation and will be displaced until July 1 2009. The south half of the office will be moved to temporary offices on the first floor of the new DNR building in May and the north half will be displaced in June. All services will be maintained but please call before visiting for an appointment and special directions. Thanks
04/27/2009 The Nevada State Engineer has granted a 2 year postponement of the Snake Valley water hearings. This project intends to gather ground water from the Utah - Nevada border valleys and pipe it down to Las Vegas.
04/16/2009 John Mann, PE has been selected to be the new Assistant State Engineer - Applications and Records by State Engineer Kent Jones and his selection committtee. John has worked for the Division of Water Rights for 23 years and has been the Regional Engineer for the Weber and Utah Lake/Jorden River Offices.
04/14/2009 In accordance with Chapter 73-4, Utah Code Annotated and the Order of the Third Judicial District Court dated October 16, 2007, the Utah State Engineer has released his Proposed Determination and Recommendation of the Rights to the Use of Return Flow from Water Imported from the Uinta Basin to Utah Valley by the Strawberry Valley Project.
04/02/2009 The new version of the Water RIghts Home Web page was released today including fly down menus, a tracking bar, search function, prominent links, FAQ, Current Issues and informational items accessible with just one mouse click. The Division Inner Web page, called the Flow, was also released with a bullitin board, message board and recent history section along with announcements and links that employees use most. The goal is to make our web pages more intuitive and user freindly for our users.
03/23/2009 Most Water Right fees will be increasing, starting July 1, 2009. Also note that new fees will be initiated for filing a Stream Alteration Application and for submitting a Protest on any Water Right Application. These fees will help to offset the processing costs of these applications.
03/10/2009 Utah Water Users Workshop held in Saint George Utah, March 9-11, 2009, at the Dixie Center.
03/03/2009 The Old DNR Building is undergoing a renovation to its HVAC and data systems that will continue for the next few months. The DIvision of Water Rights will be effected directly in April and May. Please excuse our dust.
02/26/2009 "A Recent History of the Division of Water Rights", compiled by intern employee Kevin Arthofer, is released in-house for review. This draft document is an objective summation of the major issues encountered in the Division of Water Rights over the last 8 years. It is available now, in draft form, upon request.
02/17/2009 Two new Water Rights Brochures published: Administering a Utah Water Right & Owning a Utah Water Right. These publications are available on our Web Site Home Page - waterrights.utah.gov. MCL
02/04/2009 Kent L. Jones, P.E., appointment as the nineteenth State Engineer is approved by the Utah State Senate. MCL
01/30/2009 Three-Dimensional Numerical Model of Ground-Water Flow in Northern Utah Valley, Utah County, Utah released by the USGS. A three-dimensional, finite-difference, numerical model was developed to simulate ground-water flow in northern Utah Valley, Utah. The model includes expanded areal boundaries as compared to a previous ground-water flow model of the valley and incorporates more than 20 years of additional hydrologic data. The model was calibrated to steady- and transient-state conditions. MCL
01/29/2009 Hydrology of Northern Utah Valley, Utah County, 1975 - 2005. USGS Co - Op Report released . The ground-water resources of northern Utah Valley, Utah, were assessed during 2003-05 to describe and quantify components of the hydrologic system, determine a hydrologic budget for the basin-fill aquifer, and evaluate changes to the system relative to previous studies. Sources of water to the basin-fill aquifers were estimated to average 153,000 (+/- 31,500) acre-feet annually during 1975-2004 with subsurface inflow and infiltration of streamflow being the predominant sources. Ground-water discharge from the basin-fill aquifers during 1975-2004 was estimated to average 166,700 (+/- 25,900) acre-feet/year where discharge to wells for consumptive use and discharge to waterways, drains, ditches, and springs were the principal sources. Water levels in 110 wells covering all aquifers droped an average of 22 feet and well water age ranged from 2 to 50 years. MCL
01/12/2009 Kent L. Jones, P.E., is appointed as State Engineer by Governor Jon Huntsman, pending Utah Senate approval. MCL
12/15/2008 Jerry D. Olds, P.E. retires as State Engineer after 37 years of State service. Boyd P. Clayton, P.E. is appointed as Interim State Engineer. MCL
12/10/2008 Jerry Olds, PE, State Engineer, approves a Policy change in the 97 drainage to remove restrictions around the Escalante City limits. The policy governing new appropriations in the entire Escalante River, 97-Area will be based on the State Engineer’s Escalante River Policy adopted April 2, 2002. MCL
11/01/2008 Curlew Valley Groundwater Hydrogeologic Framework report released. This is a cooperative study that was conducted by the Utah Geological Survey in cooperation with the Division of Water Rights. The study finds that a substantial increase in ground-water pumping for agriculture over the past 40 years, combined with lower-than-average precipitation during the past 10 years, are the most likely causes of the declining discharge at Locomotive Springs. MCL
08/27/2008 The Division of Water Rights enters into and agreement with Roosevelt City and the Ute Indian tribe to study the surface water effects of pumping existing wells in the Neola area. MCL
07/01/2008 The Division of Water Rights enters into a cooperative agreement with the Division of Water Resources and Dr. Robert Hill of Utah State University to study the Statewide Crop Consumptive Use and Open Water Surface Evaporation for Utah. MCL
06/12/2008 The DIvision of Water Rights enters into a coperative agreement with the Utah Geological Survey on a 3 year study of the hydrogeology of the Rush and Tooele Valley to study groundwater flow and develop a water budget of the area. MCL
05/30/2008 The Executive Water Issues Task Force was authorized by the 2008 Legislature and is meeting regularly to discuss water right issues and provide community input for proposed legislation.
05/09/2008 The Utah Division of Water Rights has scheduled training sessions for professionals who prepare Proofs of Beneficial Use. The training session will be presented in each region to help ensure that anyone interested has the opportunity to attend.
05/01/2008 Aquatic Invasive Species Presentation by Larry Dalton
04/23/2008 Executive Water Task Force Bullets
04/10/2008 Inquiries concerning Hook Canyon Project
04/07/2008 Proof Professionals Survey A survey for professional engineers and land surveyors who prepare Proofs of Beneficial Use.
03/26/2008 The DIvision of Water Rights enters into a coperative agreement with the Utah Geological Survey and the Weber Basin WCD on a 1.5 year study of the hydrogeology of the Morgan Valley to study groundwater flow and develop a water budget of the area. The study is due in late 2010.
02/04/2008 Draft Administrative Procedures for Statement of Sole Supply Forms are drafted and submitted for approval. MCL/BS
10/01/2007 Water Right Issues in Utah CLE Presentation by Jerry Olds
08/20/2007 Administrative rules for Distribution Systems and Water Commissioners (R655-15). Draft Date 07/25/2007
08/01/2007 Revised administrative rules for Geothermal Energy Wells (R655-1) and Administrative Proceedings on Water Rights Commenced Prior to January 1988 (R655-2) have been published for comment in Vol. 2007, No. 15.
07/01/2007 The Division of Water Rights will no longer accept any Report of Water Right Conveyance that propose title update on more than one water right number. A complete Report of Water Right Conveyance, including all supporting documentation, must be submitted for EVERY water right number requiring title update.
06/30/2007 The US Forest Service is taking comment on a proposal to designate river segments in Utah as wild and scenic. Click to view a map of the The Wild & Scenic Rivers Suitability Study.
06/01/2007 Snake Valley - Nevada SNWA project Developments - Southern Nevada Water Authority is pursuing a project to export groundwater from Eastern Nevada to the Las Vegas area. Some of the groundwater basins targeted by the project are connected to Utah groundwater basins. A ground-water study called BARCASS of the area was released June 1, 2007. Utah and Nevada pursuant to Federal legislation are in the process of developing an agreement which divides ground-water resources of the basin between the two states.
04/18/2007 Nonuse of water and other Municipal Water Rights Issues - Jerry Olds, State Engineer made a presentation to the Natural Resources Interim Committee inviting them to investigate issues related to nonuse of water (forfeiture) and other Municipal Water Right issues with the expectation that legislation be developed which would provide the State Engineer additional guidance in these areas.
03/19/2007 The Utah State Engineer has started the process to create a groundwater management plan for the Beryl / Enterprise area. The first public meeting was held soliciting public interacting in the process. Data and notice of any other public meetings will be posted on the Beryl / Enterprise Groundwater Management Plan website.
09/14/2006 The United States Congressional Budget Office has released the report How Federal Policies Affect the Allocation of Water. The Utah Division of Water Rights does not endorse the views set forth in the report. A reference is provided here for public information and to stimulate dialog on the subject.
03/01/2006 During February 2006 the Division modified it’s data structure and presentation of water right uses. Notable in the process is a centeralized ability to group all water rights which share a use and assign a sole supply to each right for the use. This structural change corrects a long standing shortcoming in the automated records system which allowed "rights in common" and now called supplemental rights to be described on each water right independently resulting in redundant data entry and inconsistencies. All of the existing data was processed into the new system. In some cases the processing was unable to detect inconsistencies and has produced redundant conflicting records. The Division is currently reviewing rights with multiple supplemental groups in an effort to correct this issue. For the time being we are providing an alternative view from the old uses listing for comparision. You access the alternative view from the pulldown menu at the top of each water right.