Public Meeting Concerning the General Adjudication in Upper Provo River Area

The Utah Division of Water Rights has set a public meeting to discuss the general adjudication of water rights in the Upper Provo River area in the Provo River Division of the Utah Lake/Jordan River Drainage (Area 55, Book 15). The Upper Provo River 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 Upper Provo River area
When: January 26, 2023, 6:00 to 7:00 pm
Where: Francis Community Center, 2319 South Spring Hollow Road, Francis, Utah

Purpose: In accordance with Chapter 73-4, Utah Code Annotated, and the Third Judicial District Court (Civil No. 365729854), 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 Upper Provo River 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 Upper Provo River 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 Upper Provo River area, please contact the Division of Water Rights at 801-538-5282.

Agenda:
1.  Introduction
2.  Adjudication Process Presentation
3.  Public Comments and Questions

For more information regarding this meeting, click here.

Public Meeting Concerning the General Adjudication in Francis / Woodland Area

The Utah Division of Water Rights has set a public meeting to discuss the general adjudication of water rights in the Francis/Woodland area in the Provo River Division of the Utah Lake/Jordan River Drainage (Area 55, Book 14). The Francis/Woodland 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 Francis/Woodland area
When: January 26, 2023, 6:00 to 7:00 pm
Where: Francis Community Center, 2319 South Spring Hollow Road, Francis, Utah

Purpose: In accordance with Chapter 73-4, Utah Code Annotated, and the Third Judicial District Court (Civil No. 365729853), 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 Francis/Woodland 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 Francis/Woodland 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 Francis/Woodland area, please contact the Division of Water Rights at 801-538-5282.

Agenda:
1.  Introduction
2.  Adjudication Process Presentation
3.  Public Comments and Questions

For more information regarding this meeting, click here.

Public Meeting Regarding Appropriation Policy for Bear River Basin

The Utah Division of Water Rights has set a public meeting to discuss the appropriation policy for the Bear River Basin in Box Elder County (Area 29). The policy change is being driven in part by Governor Cox's recent proclamation to close the Great Salt Lake drainage to new water appropriations. The following information is from the public meeting notice:

What: Public Meeting
Who: Bear River Basin Water Users
When: February 6, 2023, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Where: Multi-Purpose Room at USU Brigham City, 989 South Main, Brigham City
Purpose: The purpose of the meeting is to present a proposed update to the appropriation policy in the Bear River Basin area of Box Elder 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.

Agenda:
1. Welcome/Introduction
2. Summary of Current Appropriation Policy and the Governor's Proclamation
3. Update to Appropriation Policy
4. Public Questions/Comments

The meeting will also be broadcast via Internet at https://waterrights.utah.gov/publicmeetings.

If you are unable to attend the meeting, you can provide written comments to the Division of Water Rights at PO Box 146300, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6300.

For more information about the meeting, click here.

For current water right policies in Area 29, click here.

Public Meeting Concerning the Groundwater Management Plan for Goshen Valley

The Utah Division of Water Rights has set a public meeting to discuss the groundwater resources, appropriation policy, and groundwater management plan for Goshen Valley. The following information is from the public meeting notice:

What: Public Meeting
Who: Goshen Valley Water Users
When: January 24, 2023, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Where: Goshen Elementary School, 60 North Center Street, Goshen, UT 84633
Purpose: The purpose of the meeting is to present the results of a recently published hydrology study performed by the Utah Geological Survey and to discuss the groundwater appropriation policies and groundwater management plan in the valley. Personnel from the Division of Water Rights will be available to take all questions and comments provided by the general public and interested parties.

Agenda:
1. Welcome/Introduction
2. Summary of Groundwater Hydrology Study by UGS Staff
3. Appropriation Policy and Groundwater Management Plan Discussion
4. Public Questions/Comments

The meeting will also be broadcast via Internet at https://waterrights.utah.gov/publicmeetings.

If you have groundwater rights in the Goshen Valley area, you may want to attend the public meeting, as the policies and plans that will be discussed could have a significant impact on your water rights.

For more information about the meeting, click here.

For current water right policies in Goshen Valley area, click here.

Water Judges

The Utah Judicial Council previously approved a rule allowing for water judges to serve at the district court level. The rule went into effect on November 1, 2022, and the Council has approved nine judges to serve as water judges. These judges are:

• First District Court – Judge Angela Fonnesbeck

• Second District Court – Judge Jennifer Valencia

• Third District Court – Judge Laura Scott, Judge Patrick Corum, and Judge Kent Holmberg (possibly short-term)

• Fourth District Court – Judge Kraig Powell

• Fifth District Court – Judge Ann Marie McIff Allen and Judge Michael Westfall (possibly short-term)

• Eighth District Court – Judge Greg Lamb