PUBLIC MEETING, IN MONTICELLO, CONCERNING THE PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF WATER RIGHTS WITHIN THE EASTLAND SUBDIVISION, SAN JUAN RIVER DIVISION OF SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO RIVER GENERAL ADJUDICATION; AREA NO. 09, BOOK 3

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Who:Water Users within the Eastland area
When:June 27, 2024, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where:San Juan County Commission Chambers
117 South Main
Monticello, Utah 84535

If facilities are adequate to host live-streaming, this meeting will be conducted electronically to provide expanded opportunity for parties to participate. Instructions on how to participate in the meeting via web-conference or telephone can be found at the following web address: https://waterrights.utah.gov/publicmeetings

Purpose:

In accordance with Chapter 73-4, Utah Code Annotated, and the Seventh Judicial District Court (Civil No. 810704477), 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 Eastland Subdivision, San Juan River Division of the Southeastern Colorado River General Adjudication.

Efforts are currently underway and over the next few months, representatives of the Division of Water Rights will be working in the Eastland area to investigate water user's claims. In light of this work, the public is invited to a Public Meeting. 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.

If individuals cannot attend, but have questions regarding the adjudication process or water rights within the Eastland area, please contact the Division of Water Rights at (801) 538-5282.

Information from the meeting will be posted on the Utah Division of Water Rights website at http://www.waterrights.utah.gov as a resource for those who are unable to attend the meeting or require additional information.

In accordance with the Americans with Disability Act, individuals needing special accommodations should notify Melissa Bowdren at (801) 538-7240 at least three (3) days prior to the meeting.

Agenda:1. Introduction
2. Adjudication Process Presentation
3. Public Comments & Questions
Materials:Printable Agenda