Public Meeting Concerning the Proposed Determination of Water Rights Within the Gould Wash Division, Virgin River Drainage; Area No. 81, Book 4 -Division of Water Rights
Public Meeting Concerning the Proposed Determination of Water Rights Within the Gould Wash Division, Virgin River Drainage; Area No. 81, Book 4 -Division of Water Rights
Notice Tags
Public Meetings
Notice Type(s)
Meeting
Event Start Date & Time
April 24, 2025 06:00 PM
Event End Date & Time
April 24, 2025 07:00 PM
Description/Agenda
PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING THE PROPOSED DETERMINATION OF WATER RIGHTS WITHIN THE GOULD WASH DIVISION, VIRGIN RIVER DRAINAGE; AREA NO. 81, BOOK 4 - DIVISION OF WATER RIGHTS
What: Public Meeting
Who: Water Users within the Gould Wash area (i.e., Town of Apple Valley, Town of Hildale, Town of Rockville, Town of Springdale, and the Town of Virgin)
When: April 24, 2025, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Where: Harmony Building at the Legacy Park
5500 West 700 South
Hurricane, UT 84737
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
A recording of the meeting will also be available on-line under the meetings tab at the following address: http://www.waterrights.utah.gov/
Purpose: In accordance with Chapter 73-4, Utah Code Annotated, and the Fifth Judicial District Court (Civil No. 800507596), 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 Gould Wash Division of the Virgin River drainage area in Washington, Iron, and Kane Counties.
Starting in the next few months, representatives of the Division of Water Rights will be working in the Gould Wash 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 Gould Wash Division; please contact the Division of Water Rights at (801) 538-5282.
Agenda for April 24, 2025 Public Meeting
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1. Introduction
2. Adjudication Process Presentation
3. Public Comments & Questions
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.
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.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In accordance with the Americans with Disability Act, individuals needing special accommodations should notify Melissa Bowdren 801-538-7370 at least three (3) days prior to the meeting.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
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