Changes to Report of Conveyance Form

The Utah Division of Water Rights has made some changes to its Report of Conveyance form for a partial conveyance of a water right. The primary change is that the portion form now includes a cover page where you list the new owners name and contact information, fill out information regarding the portion being conveyed to the new owner, and fill out information regarding the portion being retained by the old owner(s).

The Report of Conveyance portion form can be filled out online by clicking here.

Public Meeting Concerning the General Adjudication in Provo Canyon Area

The Utah Division of Water Rights has set a public meeting to discuss the general adjudication of water rights in the Provo Canyon area in the Provo River Division of the Utah Lake/Jordan River Drainage (Area 55, Book 9). The Provo Canyon area generally includes the area in the Provo River drainage that is above the mouth of Provo Canyon and below Deer Creek Reservoir. The following information is from the public meeting notice:

What: Public Meeting

Who: Water Users within the Provo Canyon area

When: October 2, 2019, 6:00 to 7:00 pm

Where: Provo Recreation Center, 320 West 500 North, Provo

Purpose: In accordance with Chapter 73-4, Utah Code Annotated, and the Third Judicial District Court (Civil No. 365729848), 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 Provo Canyon Subdivision, Provo River Division, of the Utah Lake and Jordan River drainage in Utah County. Efforts are currently underway and over the next few months, representatives of the Division of Water Rights will be working in the Provo Canyon 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 Provo Canyon area, please contact the Division of Water Rights at 801-538-5282.
Agenda:
1.  Introduction (Blake Bingham, P.E. - Assistant State Engineer)
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.

New Online Tool for Preparing Affidavits of Beneficial Use

The Utah Division of Water Rights has debuted a new online tool to help water right owners prepare Affidavits of Beneficial Use.

Under Utah law, a water right owner is required to file Proof on certain water right applications, including Applications to Appropriate, Exchange Applications, and Change Applications. A Proof must be prepared by a licensed engineer or surveyor. For small applications, however, a water right owner can prepare and file an Affidavit of Beneficial Use instead of having to file Proof. A small application is defined as an application for less than 1 home, 0.25 acres of irrigation, and 10 head of livestock.

The new online tool will make it even easier for water right owners to prepare and file Affidavits of Beneficial Use, as well as the maps required to accompany the Affidavits. The new tool is available here.

Groundwater Management Plan and Policy Update for Cedar City Valley

The Utah Division of Water Rights has set a meeting to discuss a groundwater management plan and policy update for Cedar City Valley in Iron County. The following information is from the public meeting notice:

What: Public Meeting
Who: Cedar City Valley water users
When: October 15, 2019, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Where: Cedar High School Auditorium, 703 West 600 South, Cedar City
Purpose: The purpose of the meeting is to discuss a groundwater management plan and policy update for Cedar City Valley in Iron County.  Personnel from the Division of Water Rights will be available to take all questions and comments provided by the general public and interested parties.
If you are unable to attend the meeting, but would like to provide input, please send your written comments to:
Division of Water Rights
646 North Main St.
PO Box 506
Cedar City, UT 84721-0506

Agenda:
1. Welcome/Introduction
2. Groundwater Management Plan and Policy Update Discussion
3. Public Questions/Comments

For additional information regarding the meeting, click here.