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Nevada State Engineer's Medallion

February 16, 2003 marked 100 years of the Nevada State Engineer's Office. The State Engineer's office was created February 16, 1903 under the direction of Senator Newlands and the U.S. Geological Survey. Nevada Water Law was initiated stating that water belongs to the public, and water rights issued by the State Engineer belong to the owner of record. Since 1905, legislation, Federal and State Decrees, and many court cases have initiated and established water law to make it what it is today. The State Engineer's office provides an integral system that allows water managers to provide sufficient supply to growing populations while protecting the public's entitlement to water.

Nevada Water Law Book

by James H. Davenport, Division Chief, Water, Colorado River Commission

The Colorado River Commission has generously donated the publication to the Nevada Water Resources Association for sale and distribution to our members and to all others who are interested in Nevada's water resources. All proceeds of the Nevada Water Law publication will go towards the support costs of advertising and distributing the publication, costs associated to update the publication, and to an educational venue that pertains to water law and the management and utilization of Nevada's water resources. It is imperative that we find balance in sustaining our precious water supply as the demands for this resource are continually increasing due to growth and other environmental factors. The Nevada Water Law publication is meant to be a valuable asset to all those who want to help maintain this balance. It should answer questions that are crucial to understanding the laws associated with this increased

Water Rights in Nevada

by Michael D. Buschelman, Michael D. Buschelman Consulting, Inc.

Michael D. Buschelman, P.L.S., W.R.S., is President of Michael D. Buschelman Consulting, Inc., he was with Summit Engineering of Reno, Elko and Las Vegas for 13 1/2 years, and was the Chief Water Rights and Water Planning Specialist, as well as the Manager of the Water Rights Department. He has continuously worked in the area of water rights in Nevada for nearly twenty-four years after graduating from the University of Nevada, Reno. He has instructed in the area of water rights for 17 years and is a Registered Land Surveyor and Nevada Water Rights Surveyor.

• A detailed explanation of NRS (Nevada Revised Statutes) under Title 48-Water. 
• Knowledge about water rights issues as they relate to the purchasing and selling of real estate in Nevada. 
• A review of regulations established for water resource administration in Nevada. 
• Information on court cases, which have initiated water law. 
• Examples of scenarios and circumstances frequently encountered with regarding water rights. 
• Information and procedures regarding disclosure forms.

Domestic Well Owner's Handbook and CD

Get your copy of the handbook and CD that raises understanding of technical issues associated with owning a domestic well. This handbook and CD will provide the following to Nevada residents who own a domestic well:

• Basic groundwater hydrology and domestic wells – Dr. Michael Strobel, Deputy Director, U.S. Geological Survey, Nevada Division
• Well drilling dynamics and domestics wells – Dean Alford, Principal Hydrogeologist and Phoenix Managing Officer, Converse Consultants
• Water rights issues as they pertain to domestic wells – Tracy Taylor, Deputy State Engineer, Nevada Division of Water Resources