Schroeder Law Offices is joining forces with the Nevada Farm Bureau to provide an informational presentation on water issues in the Walker River Basin. Join us on November 7, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Casino West, in Yerington Nevada, as we discuss the Settlement with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and Walker River Irrigation District, the Willing Seller Program, and the Walker River Federal Court Litigation.
NFWF Settlement with WRID:
We will be providing a status update regarding the settlement between NFWF and WRID. This discussion will include consideration of the settlement on pending protests and next steps in the process.
Willing Seller Program (aka Water Rights Acquisition Program):
The presentation will include a program overview, and will discuss the status of Purchase and Sale Agreements.
Walker River Federal Court Litigation:
We will be providing to the public a case overview, including Mineral County’s request for water rights with a Nevada statehood priority date, USA and Walker River Paiute Tribe’s request for water rights for tribal lands. We will consider how the requests for water will affect agricultural water users. Finally we will review the litigation service efforts on ALL surface and ground water holders, as well as your ability to participate in the litigation.
For more information on attending this Informational Presentation, please call Schroeder Law Offices at (775) 786-8800 or the Nevada Farm Bureau at (775) 674-4000.
