Issues facing Nevada's ranchers: appropriations exceeding demand and the water rights for livestock.
Adam Sullivan, State Engineer, Nevada Division of Water Resources talks about two pressing issues for ranchers. Appropriations exceeding demand and the water rights for livestock.
00:00 - Introduction of Adam Sullivan
03:34 - Allocation of water to meet all commitments
06:21 - Nevada's water laws: pros & cons
07:20 - Water rights for livestock
09:11 - If you are a water rights holder...
09:58 - If you hold claims of vested water rights...
11:13 - Provisions for emergency livestock water
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Jeff Fontaine, Executive Director, Central Nevada Regional Water Authority • Director of Nevada's Regional Water Author...
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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.