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Aug 20, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Southern Nevada Water Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting
The Board approved several key business items, including professional engineering services agreements with Hazen and Sawyer and Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. for civil, electrical, and mechanical projects. They also authorized an amendment to the Non-Exclusive Access and License Agreement for water facilities in Garnet Valley and approved a Second Amended and Restated Water Operation and Management Agreement with the Muddy Valley Irrigation Company. Additionally, the Board ratified a System Conservation Implementation Agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation, authorized contract extensions with water-rights holders on the Virgin and Muddy rivers, and received an informational update regarding drought conditions and water resource management.
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Southern Nevada Water Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting
The board meeting agenda included the appointment of the Chair and Vice Chair for the upcoming fiscal year, the appointment of directors to the Colorado River Commission, and a presentation by the Youth Conservation Council. The board discussed the ratification of an interlocal agreement with the Nevada Department of Wildlife for raw water delivery. Additional business items involved the approval of system conservation implementation agreements with the Bureau of Reclamation, cooperative funding agreements for precipitation enhancement, and water rights assignment agreements with industrial partners. The board also reviewed professional staffing service agreements and received updates regarding Colorado River Basin water resources, drought conditions, and conservation initiatives.
May 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Southern Nevada Water Authority Regular Meeting
The board discussed multiple action items including the ratification of cooperative agreements for the Las Vegas Wash Restoration Activities and the Warm Springs Natural Area, approval of a change order for potable water tank rehabilitation, and authorization for design engineering and construction support for the Water Quality Laboratory Expansion. Additionally, the board considered agreements regarding water rights and transfers, the issuance of Water Revenue Refunding Bonds, an augmentation to the fiscal year capital budget, and conducted a public hearing on the tentative budget. Staff also provided updates on water resources, drought conditions, and conservation programs.
Apr 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Southern Nevada Water Authority Board Of Directors Regular Meeting Minutes
The Board of Directors approved a resolution to seek funding from the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for a wildfire mitigation project at the Warm Springs Natural Area. Additionally, the Board authorized an agreement with Green Chips, dba ImpactNV, to support shade tree plantings with funding not to exceed $500,000. Staff provided updates on water resource conditions, including drought status, Colorado River Basin activities, and conservation efforts. Furthermore, the Board received an overview and discussed the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Tentative Budget, covering operating and capital expenditure plans, capital improvement projects, and conservation benchmarks.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
