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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.

Advanced Water Rights in Nevada

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

Nevada Water Law

Well Design, Construction & Rehab

• Well Regulatory Issues & Permitting, by Hamilton Reed, NV State Engineers Office
• Drilling Techniques, by David Bardsley, WDC Exploration & Wells
• Drilling Fluids, by Ron Peterson, Baroid Industrial Drilling Products
• Casing & Filter Pack Selection, by Kevin McGillicuddy, Roscoe Moss
• Well Rehabilitation, by Neil Mansuy, Subsurface Technologies Inc.
• Well Development Techniques, by Kevin McGillicuddy, Roscoe Moss
• Aquifer Testing & Pump Selection, by Jay Dixon, Converse Consultants
• Case Study on Well Installation, by Michael Johnson, Virgin Valley Water District