Water Court
October 28, 2009--Vegas water agency vows fight for groundwater plan (Denver Post)
Southern Nevada water administrators plan to challenge a judge's ruling that blocks a multibillion-dollar plan to tap groundwater from a vast swath of eastern Nevada and pipe it to Las Vegas, an authority official said Wednesday. "It is our intention to appeal," Southern Nevada Water Authority spokesman Scott Huntley said.
September 22, 2009--Ag rules near court; farmers unhappy (Pueblo Chieftain)
While the state expects to file irrigation consumption rules in
Division 2 Water Court by Sept. 30, farmers are still not happy with
the results. “You do not have consensus on filing these rules
the way they are,” said Dan Henrichs, speaking for the Arkansas Valley
Ditch Association. “We fully recognize that,” replied State
Engineer Dick Wolfe.
July 12, 2009--City wants seat on A-LP board (Durango Herald)
As the city of Durango becomes increasingly involved in matters concerning the Animas-La Plata Project, its leaders say they want their voice heard in decisionmaking.
July 9, 2009--County to hire lawyer to review water aug plan (Westcliffe Wet Mountain Tribune)
The county commissioners are hiring a water attorney to review the proposed water augmentation plan the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District filed in court late last month.
June 18, 2009--Despite concerns, Upper Ark moves ahead with water aug filing (Westcliffe Wet Mountain Tribune)
The Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District is moving forward with its plan to submit a proposed Custer County water augmentation
June 9, 2009--Donala wants ag water for homes (Pueblo Chieftain)
Donala Water District in El Paso County has filed an application in Division 2 Water Court that would allow it to use agricultural water it purchased in Lake County.
June 4, 2009--Upper Ark water officials lay out augmentation plans (Westcliffe Wet Mountain Tribune)
Since 2003, the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District has been working to bring a blanket water augmentation plan to Custer County.
April 20, 2009--Colorado court: Coal bed methane producers need water permits (Environmental News Service)
The Colorado Supreme Court today ruled that coal bed methane producers must adhere to the same water rules and regulations as other state water users. Today's ruling in Vance v.
April 1, 2009--Water wars leave northern Colorado farmers dry (U.S. Water news)
Many farmers in this northern Colorado plains region are struggling to keep their crops irrigated and stay afloat as they find themselves on the wrong side of state water rules dating back to the 19th cent
March 20, 2009--Irrigation rules expected by next year (Pueblo Chieftain)
Rules protecting Colorado from future issues over the Arkansas River Compact as farmers install more sprinklers fed by ponds are expected to be filed in Division 2 Water Court in June and could become
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