NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Uintah Water Conservancy District (UWCD) will hold a
public hearing to discuss submitting an application to the Permanent Community Impact
Board (CIB) for funding of the proposed Jensen Unit Pumping Plant - Phase 1 project.
This project proposes to construct a pumping station that will pump water from Green
River for the irrigation of lands near Jensen and for municipal and industrial purposes by
exchange with water from Big Brush Creek. Phase 1 of this project would consist of preplanning
legal and engineering services; feasibility study and existing system evaluations;
environmental impact statement and associated work; preconstruction engineering and
survey; and water transfers, legal and funding administration. The CIB funding
application will be in the amount of $4,000,000.
UWCD will solicit comments concerning the size, scope, and nature of the funding request
for the above project. All interested persons shall be given an opportunity to be heard.
The public is encouraged to attend.
The hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 10:15 a.m. in the conference room
at the Uintah Water Conservancy District, 78 West 3300 North, Vernal, Utah.
In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special
accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this
meeting should notify Marie Cook, 435-789-1651, at least three (3) working days prior to
this meeting.
Shad Jackson, Chairman
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Marie Cook 435-789-1651.
Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
Electronic or telephone participation is NOT available.