Welcome to the Sevier River Watershed Council page!
The Sevier River Watershed Council is one of the 12 local watershed councils that will operate in Utah.
Current Status
The Sevier 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.
Meeting Schedule & Minutes
Date | Time | Location | Agenda | Minutes | Recording |
January 4, 2024 | 9 - 11 a.m. | Richfield DNR Regional Complex | |
April 3, 2024 | 9 - 11 a.m. | Richfield DNR Regional Complex | |
August 26, 2024 | 9 - 11 a.m. | Tour of Lower Sevier. Meet at Sevier Bridge (Yuba). | A | M |
November 5, 2024 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Richfield DNR Regional Complex |
Members
Current members of the council are listed below:
Name | Title or Interest Represented |
Jody Gale | Utah State University |
Blaine Ipson | Sevier River Water Users Association/IPP |
Dustin Christensen, Vice Chair | Richfield Canal Company |
Brett Bunker | Delta City Council/Farm Bureau |
Andy Nickle*, Chair | Mellville Irrigation Company |
Corrina Bow | Paiute Tribe |
Mike Larson | Ephraim Irrigation Company/Sanpitch Board |
McKay Morgan | Circleville Irrigation Company |
Emery Polelonema | Hopi Tribe |
Trevor Barnson | Utah Farm Bureau Board of Directors |
Zack Sampson | Ducks Unlimited (Delta) |
Jared Smith | DMAD Reservoir |
Matthew Mills | Otter Creek Water Co. |
Keith Mogan | Richfield City Public Works Director |
Loni Hammond | Piute Irrigation |
Chad Anderson | Richfield Canal President |
Kelly Carter, Secretary | Delta City Council |
Mike Roberts | Sevier River Water Users Association |
*This individual also represents the Sevier River Watershed Council on the Utah Watersheds Council.
Liaisons
Liaisons to the council are listed below:
Name | Title or Represented Interest |
Rick Webster | Sevier River Area Planning Specialist, Utah Division of Water Resources |
Policies
TBD
Contact
If you would like to be informed about the Sevier 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.
- Andy Nickle, Chair, 435-864-7423 or nicklefarms@gmail.com
- Dustin Christensen, Vice Chair, 435-896-7445 or dcfarms1973@gmail.com
- Kelly Carter, Secretary, 435-406-1862 or kellycarterk@gmail.com
- Dan Adams, The Langdon Group, 801-520-4762 or dadams@langdongroupinc.com
- Hollee Wood, The Langdon Group, hwood@langdongroupinc.com
- Rick Webster, Sevier River Area Planning Specialist, Utah Division of Water Resources, 801-910-5206 or rickwebster@utah.gov
- Carly Payne, Administrative Support, Utah Division of Water Resources, 801-538-7235 or carlypayne@utah.gov