Western Regional Water Commission presents Cold Springs water balance analysis to planning board
September 26, 2025 | Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Agency, Other State Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Nevada
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A pivotal discussion on the Cold Springs water balance analysis took center stage at the Truckee Meadows Regional Planning Commission meeting on September 25, 2025. The presentation, led by Chris from the Western Regional Water Commission, highlighted the importance of this analysis in shaping future water resource management in the region.
The Cold Springs water balance analysis is a critical component of the comprehensive regional water management plan, which aims to address water supply and wastewater management in Northern Nevada. The analysis was prioritized by the Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission in October 2022, with funding approved by the Western Regional Water Commission for the fiscal year 2024. Washoe County has been designated to lead this effort, collaborating with Stantec, a professional services provider, to develop a detailed model for understanding the complex interactions between groundwater and surface water in the area.
During the meeting, Kim Riggen, the manager of the Western Regional Water Commission, emphasized the necessity of regional collaboration in water resource planning. "Water knows no jurisdictional boundaries," she stated, underscoring the need for coordinated efforts among various agencies to effectively manage water resources.
Director Duane Smith from Washoe County elaborated on the challenges posed by new developments in the region, stressing the importance of data-driven decisions to navigate these complexities. He noted that the Cold Springs analysis will provide essential tools for future infrastructure planning, ensuring that new developments are integrated responsibly with existing ones.
The commission also discussed the upcoming scheduling of the same item for the Regional Planning Governing Board's meeting on October 9, reinforcing the ongoing commitment to public infrastructure planning and water resource management in the Truckee Meadows area. As the analysis progresses, it is expected to play a significant role in shaping the region's water policies and infrastructure strategies moving forward.
The Cold Springs water balance analysis is a critical component of the comprehensive regional water management plan, which aims to address water supply and wastewater management in Northern Nevada. The analysis was prioritized by the Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission in October 2022, with funding approved by the Western Regional Water Commission for the fiscal year 2024. Washoe County has been designated to lead this effort, collaborating with Stantec, a professional services provider, to develop a detailed model for understanding the complex interactions between groundwater and surface water in the area.
During the meeting, Kim Riggen, the manager of the Western Regional Water Commission, emphasized the necessity of regional collaboration in water resource planning. "Water knows no jurisdictional boundaries," she stated, underscoring the need for coordinated efforts among various agencies to effectively manage water resources.
Director Duane Smith from Washoe County elaborated on the challenges posed by new developments in the region, stressing the importance of data-driven decisions to navigate these complexities. He noted that the Cold Springs analysis will provide essential tools for future infrastructure planning, ensuring that new developments are integrated responsibly with existing ones.
The commission also discussed the upcoming scheduling of the same item for the Regional Planning Governing Board's meeting on October 9, reinforcing the ongoing commitment to public infrastructure planning and water resource management in the Truckee Meadows area. As the analysis progresses, it is expected to play a significant role in shaping the region's water policies and infrastructure strategies moving forward.
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