Notice to Licensed Water Rights Surveyors: 2025 Map Guidelines Update
The Division has released the 2025 Water Right Map Guidelines to clarify map preparation requirements.
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The Nevada Division of Water Resources employs the best available science to guide responsible water management decisions, ensuring the protection of the state's most precious resource for the benefit of all Nevadans.
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The Division manages a number of programs to conserve, protect, manage and enhance the State’s water resources. Select a program to learn more.
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Water Rights
Although water belongs to the public, individuals or entities can obtain the right to use it by acquiring a water right.
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Extension of Time Small Business Impact Survey
The Division is seeking input from small businesses related to proposed regulation changes related to extension of time.
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All hearings are available on our Hearings page.
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