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TCID Water Allocations Increase, as do District Assessments!

TCID announced that water allocations in the District are being increased from 80% to 90%. The District made this decision after Lahontan Reservoir levels continued to rise. Water users can expect to see the adjustment reflected on their next water card. TCID also announced that due to amendments in A.B. 226, the District now has

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What would you do if you couldn’t use 2,4-D?

2,4-D is a herbicide commonly used to attack broad leafed plants, but it is less harmful to grasses. In agricultural applications, herbicide is applied to wheat, small grains, sorghum, corn, rice, sugar cane, low-till soybeans, orchards, rangeland, and pasture. Others mix it with other herbicides or pesticides for application onto non-producing lands such as roadsides,

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Bureau of Reclamation: Water for America River Basin Studies

The Bureau of Reclamation recently announced they are seeking letters of interest from non-Federal entities throughout the western states to conduct river basin or sub-basin studies.  The Bureau is conducting the studies as part of the Water for America initiative. The Basin studies are to be cost-shared on a 50/50 basis with state, tribal and local partners.

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Recreation Contracts: An opportunity for owners of water storage facilities

Throughout the arid West, water users, state agencies and federal agencies have constructed reservoirs and ponds of varying size and capacity to store water for a variety of uses. Many irrigation districts or other water delivery organizations have acquired sizable reservoirs that were initially constructed by the Bureau of Reclamation or another federal agency for the

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Wind Power; Is it Worth It for the Landowner?

One can’t help but notice the increasing amount of wind-generation farms that are being installed throughout Oregon, Washington and the U.S.  At first glance, wind energy seems like a great idea with many people looking to jump on the bandwagon.  It provides clean renewable energy and helps stabilize energy costs and our nation’s dependence on

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New Focus for Evaluating Extension Applications

By Lynn Steyaert  At the end of last year, the Nevada Division of Water Resources issued a bulletin to water right professionals notifying them that the Division will be refocusing its review of applications for extension of time for proof of completion of works or extensions of time for proof of beneficial use.  NRS 533.380(3) precludes

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Quagga Mussel Poses Threat to Western Water Systems

By Dominic Corollo The House Subcommittee on Water and Power held a hearing adressing concerns over the impacts of invasive quagga mussels on Tuesday, June 24, 2008. The hearing, entitled “The Silent Invasion: Finding Solutions to Minimize the Impacts of Invasive Quagga Mussels on Water Rates, Water Infrastructure and the Environment,” particularly focused on the threat

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TCID Flood Issues: Part 2

The Federal Court made its decision on the jurisdictional question by sending the case back to Lyon County District Court last week. See http://www.kesq.com/Global/story.asp?S=8229832 for more information. Interestingly, many farmers have still not received water that is due to them as insufficient flows continue in the Truckee-Carson Canal. Crops are being stressed and damaged. Many

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State or Federal Jurisdiction over TCID Flood Issues?

In the aftermath of the January 2008 flood after the Truckee-Carson Canal break, many lawsuits have been filed.  These suits have been filed in both state and federal courts in Nevada and present many questions as to which Court holds jurisdiction to hear these issues.  Proper jurisdiction depends on the parties to the lawsuit as

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