Kanab Creek/Virgin River Watershed Council

Welcome to the Kanab Creek/Virgin River Watershed Council page!

The Kanab Creek/Virgin River Watershed Council is one of the 12 local watershed councils that will operate in Utah.

Current Status

The Kanab Creek/Virgin River Watershed Council was certified by the Utah Watersheds Council in accordance with the statutory requirements of the Utah Watershed Councils Act on January 18, 2024 and is currently active.

Purpose

Local watershed councils are created to encourage and facilitate discussion and collaboration or water-related issues and concerns among the stakeholders within the watershed. As feasible, the watershed council will facilitate communication and coordination among the following interests:

  • Agriculture
  • Industry
  • Utah tribal nations
  • Public water suppliers
  • Water planning and research institutions
  • Water quality
  • Fish and wildlife
  • Water dependent habitat and environments
  • Watershed management
  • Mutual irrigation companies
  • Local sponsors of reclamation projects

Each local watershed council will designate one representative to serve on the Utah Watersheds Council, where issues of concern can be brought to the attention of the Legislature and governor.

View of the Virgin River as it flows through Zion National Park. Photo by Todd Stonely.

Meeting Schedule & Minutes

All meetings will be held at the following address unless otherwise noted in the table below:

TBD

Date

Time

Location

Agenda | Minutes

November 1, 2023

2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Washington County Water Conservancy District

February 21, 2024

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Washington County Water Conservancy District

A | M

Members

Current members of the council are listed below:

Name

Title or Interest Represented

Elaine York

The Nature Conservancy

Zach Renstrom

Washington County Water Conservancy District

Mac Hall

Hurricane Canal Company

Steve Meismer

Virgin River Program

Mike Noel*

Kane County Water Conservancy District

Brock Belnap

Washington County water Conservancy District

Dave Jessop, Chair

Virgin River Commissioner

Ed Bowler

Santa Clara River Commission Board

Stacy Young

Southern Utah Home Builders Association

Jane Whalen

Conserve Southwest Utah

Scott Taylor, Vice Chair

St. George City Water Services Director

Brie Thompson

Washington County Water Conservancy District

Travis Duran

Shivwits Band of Paiutes

Leslie Fonger

Greater Zion

*This individual also represents the Kanab Creek/Virgin River Watershed on the Utah Watersheds Council.

Liaisons

Liaisons to the council are listed below:

Name

Title or Interest Represented

Jeff Bradybaugh

Zion National Park

Josh Rasmussen

Fish and Wildlife Service

Leila Ahmadi

Kanab Creek/Virgin River Area Planning Specialist, Utah Division of Water Resources

Mindy Mees

Administrative Assistance to the Council

Candace Schaible

Utah Division of Water Resources

Contact

If you would like to be informed about the Kanab Creek/Virgin River Watershed Council, or if you have any questions or ideas for the council, please contact us. We are here to serve you and help ensure that the council brings benefits to you and the state of Utah.