Public Meetings Regarding General Adjudication of Water Rights Within the Navajo Nation Subdivision

The Utah Division of Water Rights has set a series of public meetings regarding the General Adjudication of water rights within the Navajo Nation subdivision, San Juan Division of Southeastern Colorado River (Book 09-1). Information regarding the four public meetings is provided below, along with a map showing the boundaries of the adjudication area.

Public Meeting in Monticello
March 30, 2022, 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
The Hideout Community Center
648 South Hideout Way
Monticello, Utah

Public Meeting in Blanding
March 30, 2022, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
USU Blanding Arts & Events Center
715 West 200 South
Blanding, Utah

Public Meeting in Aneth
March 31, 2022, 10:00 am to 11:00 am
Aneth Chapter House
SR 162 and Riverside Ct
Aneth, Utah

Public Meeting in Monument Valley
March 31, 2022, 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
The Navajo Welcome Center 
SR 163 and Monument Valley Road
Oljeto-Monument Valley, Utah

In accordance with Chapter 73-4, Utah Code Annotated, and the Seventh Judicial District Court (Civil No. 810704477), 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 Navajo Nation Subdivision, San Juan River Division of the Southeastern Colorado River General Adjudication.

Efforts are currently underway and over the next few months, representatives of the Division of Water Rights will be working in the Navajo Nation 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 Navajo Nation area, please contact the Division of Water Rights at (801) 538-5282.

A recording of the public meeting will also be available on-line under the meetings tab on the Division's website.