Public Meeting Concerning the General Adjudication in Fort Union Area

The Utah Division of Water Rights has set a public meeting to discuss the general adjudication of water rights in the Fort Union area in Salt Lake County East Division of the Utah Lake/Jordan River Drainage (Area 57, Book 22). The Fort Union area generally includes the area between I-215 on the north, 8600 South on the south, 700 East on the west, and Highland Drive on the east (see map below). The following information is from the public meeting notice:

What: Public Meeting

Who: Water Users within the Fort Union area

When: June 20, 2018, 6:00 to 7:00 pm

Where: Department of Natural Resources, Room 1040, 1594 W. North Temple, Salt Lake City

Purpose: In accordance with Chapter 73-4, Utah Code Annotated, and the Third Judicial District Court (Civil No. 365729839), 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 Fort Union Subdivision, Salt Lake County East Division, of the Utah Lake and Jordan River drainage in Salt Lake County. Efforts are currently underway and over the next few months, representatives of the Division of Water Rights will be working in the Fort Union area to survey existing water rights and 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 Fort Union area, please contact the Division of Water Rights at 801-538-5282.
Agenda:
1.  Introduction (Gary Brimley, P.E. - Adjudication Program Manager)
2.  Adjudication Process Presentation
3.  Public Comments and Questions

A live stream broadcast of the public meeting will also be available online at this link.

For more information about this meeting, click here.