Water panel answer questions generated during University of Nevada, Reno - 2023 Cattlemen's Update
The water panel consisted of Nevada Assemblyman Howard Watts, State Engineer, Nevada Division of Water Resources State Engineer, Adam Sullivan, and Executive Director of both the Central Nevada & Humboldt Basin Regional Water Authority answer question raised during the Cattlemen's Update 2023 webinar.
00:00 - Panel introductions
01:57 - Are there plans to assist the ag community in improving water infrastructure?
07:47 - How can we measure groundwater and perennial recharge?
13:36 - Is stock water a good management plan for wildlife and should counties include these plans?
15:26 - Is there any progress in reducing reservoir evaporation in Nevada?
21:23 - Does the removal of non-functional turf create heat islands?
24:17 - Should the State seek a partnership with the Feds to improve stock water infrastructure to satisfy the State's multi-use requirements?
27:01 - Closing comments by Howard Watts
28:44 - Closing comments by Jeff Fontaine
Water Panel Speakers
Howard Watts, Assemblyman, Chair of Natural Resources Committee, Nevada Legislature, • Current water issues from a Nevada St...
Adam Sullivan, State Engineer, Nevada Division of Water Resources, https://youtu.be/idOaaKn3fKkhttps://y...
Jeff Fontaine, Executive Director, Central Nevada Regional Water Authority • Director of Nevada's Regional Water A...
This video was recorded during the University of Nevada, Reno's annual Cattlemen’s Update. For more than 40 years, the University holds sessions to provide ranchers with current research-based information about issues that may affect the efficiency, productivity, profitability and sustainability of their businesses and Nevada’s cattle industry.