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Broadbent – Managing Water Rights in Nevada – E&MJ.
August 14th, 2023

Some environmental matters are more challenging to address. One of note involves several groundwater basins that are interconnected by a deep carbonate aquifer known as the Lower White River Flow System. The aquifer feeds a spring system that supports the endangered Moapa dace, which is a native fish species found only in the Warm Springs area in Southern Nevada. Pumping from the aquifer has been found to affect spring flows. The State Engineer in coordination with local entities and the public are attempting to manage the aquifer, which has been found to be over-appropriated. Resolutions to the matter are pending.

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