Director of Nevada's Regional Water Authorities gives some background & highlights some issues
Jeff Fontaine, Executive Director for both Central Nevada & Humboldt Basin Regional Water Authorities give some background and pressing issue concerning the two regions.
00:00 - Introduction of Jeff Fontaine
01:03 - Background on Central Nevada Water Authority
02:28 - Background on Humboldt Basin Water Authority
03:19 - What do the water authorities actually do?
04:58 - Issue: Drought's effect on water management
06:28 - Issue: Over pumping of groundwater basins
07:53 - Issue: The decision on the Diamond Valley groundwater management plan
08:44 - Issue: Getting the NDWR the tools and resources needed
10:00 - Issue: The supreme courts commissioned study on the handling of water law in Nevada
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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.