Planned Public Meetings

The Division of Water Rights presents information to the public through public meetings when changes in policy or other important events occur which will affect water users. This page is provided to help advertise those meetings and provide a summary of the information presented.

Past meeting materials are available here.


PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING THE PROPOSED GREAT SALT LAKE DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT PLAN

Who:Water Users, Stakeholders, and Interested Parties
When:October 24, 2024, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where:Department of Natural Resources Office
1594 West North Temple St
Salt Lake City, Utah 84116
(801) 538-7200
Online:Remote participation and live stream broadcast of the public meeting will also be available on-line at the following links:
Remote Participation: https://meet.google.com/nos-xckr-xei
Live Stream: https://youtube.com/live/iAV5aBQjGGY
Purpose:

In accordance with Chapter 73-3-33, Utah Code Annotated, the State Engineer has been directed to "regulate the measurement, appropriation, apportionment, and distribution of water within the Great Salt Lake meander line" through the creation and adoption of a Distribution Management Plan for the Great Salt Lake

The public is invited to attend a public meeting wherein the Great Salt Lake Distribution Management Plan process will be explained and the public will have an opportunity to ask questions or provide comments. Seating may be limited, consequently online/virtual participation is encouraged.

Information from the meeting will be posted on the Utah Division of Water Rights website at http://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 Nick Stokes at (385) 321-9323 at least three (3) days prior to the meeting.

Agenda:1. Introduction: Teresa Wilhelmsen, P.E. - State Engineer
2. Great Salt Lake Distribution Management Plan presentation: Blake Bingham, P.E. - Deputy State Engineer
3. Public Comments & Questions
Materials:Printable Agenda


PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A GROUNDWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR PAHVANT VALLEY

Who:Pahvant Valley Water Users
When:November 13, 2024, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:Millard County Courthouse
50 South Main
Fillmore, UT 84631
Phone: (435)-743-5719
Online:Remote participation of the public meeting will also be available online: https://waterrights.utah.gov/publicmeetings/
Purpose:

The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the development of a groundwater management plan for Pahvant 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.

Agenda:1. Introduction
2. Summary of Groundwater Hydrology Study by UGS Staff
3. Groundwater Management Plan Discussion
4. Policy, Current Work, and Next Steps
5. Public Questions/Comments
Materials:Printable Agenda

If you are unable to attend the meeting, but would like to provide input, please send your written comments to:
Address:Division of Water Rights
1594 West North Temple Suite 220
PO Box 146300
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300

Email:waterrights@utah.gov
Subject:Public Comment Regarding Pahvant GWMP


PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING THE GROUNDWATER RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATION POLICY FOR EMERY/JOHNS VALLEY

Who:Emery/Johns Valley Water Users
When:November 14, 2024, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where:Garfield County Courthouse
55 South Main
Panguitch, UT 84759
Phone: (435) 676-1100
Online:Remote participation of the public meeting will also be available online: https://waterrights.utah.gov/publicmeetings/
Purpose:

The purpose of the meeting is to present the results of a recently published groundwater hydrology study performed by the Utah Geological Survey and to present updates to the groundwater appropriation policies in the 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.

Agenda:1. Welcome/Introduction
2. Summary of Groundwater Hydrology Study by UGS Staff
3. Groundwater Appropriate Policy Discussion
4. Public Comments/Questions
Materials:Printable Agenda

If you are unable to attend the meeting, but would like to provide input, please send your written comments to:
Address:Division of Water Rights
1594 West North Temple Suite 220
PO Box 146300
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300

Email:waterrights@utah.gov
Subject:Public Comment Regarding Emery/Johns Valley Public Meeting