Order 1338 - Amargosa Desert Hydrographic Basin (230)
Establishing Procedures for Review of Applications to Appropriate or Change Existing Rights for Groundwater
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Order 1286
Order 1286 ordering all users of the Humboldt Decree to install and maintain headgates and measuring devices
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Read ArticleJune 11, 2025: Public Outreach on Humboldt River Water Management (Lovelock)
The Division is hosting a public presentation in Lovelock to discuss critical topics related to the Humboldt River region.
Read ArticleJune 11, 2025: Public Outreach on Humboldt River Water Management (Winnemucca)
The Division is hosting a public presentation in Winnemucca to discuss critical topics related to the Humboldt River region.
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