Public Comment
Public comment related to agenda items can be submitted via the online form below or in person at the meeting. Public comment can be submitted online and in person at the meeting. The comment period opens October 5 and closes at 1 p.m. on October 8. All comments relating to the meeting agenda received before the comment period closes will be read into the record at the meeting. Board members will have the opportunity to review comments prior to the meeting. Board agendas and folders that include project details for agenda items are posted on this page the Monday before the meeting.
For questions, email Shannon Clough at SClough@utah.gov or call 801-538-7233.
Public Notice WebsiteAGENDA
Utah Board of Water Resources
Board Meeting
October 8, 2026
Department of Natural Resources Auditorium
1594 W. North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84114
8:30 a.m. Board Briefing and Action Meeting: Watch Live
Note: the board briefing and actions have been combined into a single meeting.
OPENING ITEMS
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
Chair Mike Davis
NRCS SNOW REPORT
Jordan Clayton (online)
DISCUSSION OF BOARD PROJECTS
| PROJECT# | APPLICANT | COUNTY | PROJECT MANAGER |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPECIAL ITEMS: | |||
| RD9170 | Wolf Creek Irrigation Company (Defer Payment) | Weber | Ben Marett |
| RE0310 | Morgan Secondary Irrigation Company (Defer Payments) | Morgan | Marisa Egbert |
| RM029 | Syracuse City (Additional ARPA Funds) | Davis | Ann Baynard |
| RM035 | Centerfield City City (Additional ARPA Funds) | Sanpete | Ben Marett |
| RM046 | Kanab Irrigation Company (Additional ARPA Funds) | Kane | Brad Caldwell |
| RM068 | Springdale Consolidated Irrigation Co.(Additional ARPA Funds) | Washington | Brad Caldwell |
| RM117 | Lehi City (Additional ARPA Funds) | Utah | Ethan Stayner |
| NEW APPLICATIONS: | |||
| RE514 | Davis and Weber Counties Canal Company | Weber | Ann Baynard |
| RE515 | Dry Gulch Irrigation Company (Class B) | Duchesne | Marisa Egbert |
| RE516 | Dry Gulch Irrigation Company (Class C) | Duchesne | Marisa Egbert |
OTHER ITEMS
BRIEFING INFORMATION TO THE BOARD
- Status of funds
- Legislative update
- Attorney General update
- Other items (if needed)
BREAK
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
BOARD ACTIONS
(see project list above)
CLOUD SEEDING UPDATE
Jonathan Jennings
2027 BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Joel Williams
Closed session as needed to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation, Utah Code 52-4-205(1)(c)
ADJOURNMENT
Board Meeting Schedule & Application Deadline
Board Meeting Date | Location | Application Deadline |
January 29, 2026 | Salt Lake City | November 21, 2025 |
March 18, 2026 (Wed.) | St. George | January 9, 2026 |
May 14, 2026 | Salt Lake City | March 6, 2026 |
June 25, 2026 | Salt Lake City | April 17, 2026 |
August 20, 2026 | Salt Lake City | June 12, 2026 |
October 8, 2026 | TBD (Sevier River Basin) | July 24, 2026 |
December 8, 2026 (Tues.) | Salt Lake City | September 25, 2026 |