Tracking Nevada Snowpack A Forecast for the Next Water Year Whether their interests lie on the ski slopes, in agricultural fields, or both, Nevadans “in the know” closely watch the snow forecast over the winter. Tracking Nevada snowpack in the various mountain ranges is not only indicative of the quality of winter recreation. It provides […]
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Lake Tahoe Community College welcomes community members to get a tree permit from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and participate in the holiday tradition of cutting your own holiday tree. This event not only lets you bring home a festive tree but also supports the restoration of Trout Creek meadow by removing pine trees that
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Have You Heard of Nevada Water? Nevada Water, through the University of Nevada at Reno, is a network comprised of many organizations statewide. They have the common goal of bringing water education to everyone from students to leaders. Nevada is the driest state in the country. The population is growing fast so that changes in
Nevada Passes Two New Bills Combatting Water Scarcity Throughout the State In June, 2025, Nevada’s Governor, Joe Lombardo, signed two new bills creating a voluntary Water Rights retirement Program. These are Assembly Bill 104 (A.B. 104) and Senate Bill 36 (S.B. 36). As a result, the Nevada Voluntary Water Rights Retirement Program was officially established.
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The Nevada Division of Water Resources is hosting public presentations to provide information and receive comment for issues within the Humboldt River region. If you have concerns or are interested in learning how NDWR is looking to conjunctive management in these regions, you should attend! More information can be found at https://water.nv.gov/posts and then following the link
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The 2025 Nevada Legislative Session has begun. It’s looking like a busy session for water bills. Four bills caught my attention and we thought we should share them with you! Assembly Bill 134 AB 134 proposes to amend NRS Chapter 533 to allow owners of a perfected water rights to submit water conservation plans to
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Is Specialized Training for Nevada Water Judges Working? Most agree that the Nevada Supreme Court’s initiative to provide specialized training for Nevada water judges was a significant step towards improving the adjudication of water law cases in the state. However, the jury is still out when it comes to determining the overall success of the
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On Thursday March 7th, attorney Caitlin Skulan will provide continuing education on “Water Rights 101” at the Nevada Rural Water Association (NvWRA) conference. Visit this nonprofit organization’s website at Nevada Rural Water Association – Org Name (nvrwa.org).
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April 22nd, 2023, is the 53rd annual Earth Day celebration. The sustainable and efficient use of water leads all that we do at Schroeder Law Offices.
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Associate attorney Caitlin Skulan shares what it’s like to work for Schroeder Law Offices and what she finds so fascinating about water law.
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Water is a scarce resource, and its allocation and management is a complex legal issue. This complexity is particularly evident in Nevada, a state with a desert climate and a history of water disputes due to competing demands from various sectors. Such sectors include agriculture, mining, and urban development. A Nevada water attorney plays a
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In 2022, NDWR released the results of their 2021 Water Resource Public Survey.
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Therese Stix has been appointed by its Board of Directors as Vice President of the United States Committee on Irrigation and Drainage. USCID’s mission is to promote progressive irrigation, drainage, and flood control practices in support of food and fiber production and public safety, recognizing that sustainability embodies economic, social, and environmental goals.
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As farmers and ranchers, Schroeder Law Offices attorneys understand the practical inconveniences of rural homeownership firsthand.
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The current moment presents a number of unique challenges for water sustainability, including for farmers. When farmers do not have enough water to meet the population’s need for food and goods, the results can be devastating to certain population groups. In his article There Has Never Been a More Important Time to Protect American Food
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In the first year back since COVID-19, the Nevada State Bar, Environmental & Natural Resources Section held its Annual Meet & Greet event on November 3, 2022. A social, after work event, honorees included Adam Sullivan (Nevada State Engineer), Micheline Fairbank (Nevada Deputy Administrator for Nevada Division of Water Resources), David Bobzien (Nevada’s Office of
Schroeder Law Offices’ Shareholder Therese Stix will be organizing and assisting with the Nevada State Bar Environmental and Natural Resource Section Meet & Greet on November 3rd, 2022.
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In our earlier blog, Schroeder Law Offices announced the Nevada Division of Environmental Protections’ (NDEP) workshop on Legislative Counsel Bureau (LCB) Draft R113-22. LCB R113-22 proposed changes to Nevada’s water quality regulations for Nevada surface waters. Now NDEP proposes to adopt additional regulations under the following LCB Numbers: R114-22, R115-22, and R116-22 amending
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As fall rains shower Northern Nevada and the first snow fall for Lake Tahoe is on the books for September 19, 2022, it is easy to forget that Nevada remains in a long-standing drought. However, it is important that Nevada continue to take measures to prepare and stay informed about these long-term conditions, even as
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The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) is proposing new regulations on water quality. NDEP announced an official regulation workshop on August 31, 2022 to solicit public comment and input on Legislative Counsel Bureau (LCB) Draft of Proposed Regulation R113-22. R113-22 sets forth a process for the State Environmental Commission to classify a surface water
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