Gov. Spencer J. Cox declared a state of emergency due to the dire drought conditions affecting the entire state. This declaration activates the Drought Response Committee and triggers increased monitoring and reporting. It also allows drought-affected communities, agricultural producers and others to report unmet needs and work toward solutions.
To read the full text of the governor's executive order, click here.
The Utah Division of Water Rights has set a public meeting
to discuss the general adjudication of water rights in the Jordanelle area
in the Provo River Division of the Utah Lake/Jordan River
Drainage (Area 55, Book 13). The Jordanelle area boundaries are shown on
the map below. The following information is from the public meeting notice:
What: Public Meeting
Who: Water Users within the Jordanelle area
When: April 21, 2022, 6:00 to 7:00 pm
Where: Wasatch County Senior Center, 465 East 1200 South,
Heber City
Purpose: In accordance with Chapter 73-4, Utah Code
Annotated, and the Third Judicial District Court (Civil No. 365729852), 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 Jordanelle Subdivision, Provo River Division, of the Utah
Lake and Jordan River drainage in Wasatch County. Efforts are currently
underway and over the next few months, representatives of the Division of Water
Rights will be working in the Jordanelle 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
Jordanelle area, please contact the Division of Water Rights at
801-538-5282.
Agenda:
1. Introduction (Mike Drake - 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 regarding this meeting, click here.
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