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Garfield County commissioners back probing lost water rights, consider state appropriation for studies
Summary
County commissioners agreed to pursue records and potential funding after an irrigation group asked the commission to help locate historic Sevier River storage rights and to explore repairs or new storage capacity; staff and commissioners agreed to consult the state engineer before spending local funds.
Garfield County commissioners agreed to help an irrigation company search for long‑lost water rights and to explore state funding for engineering and legal work to restore storage capacity on the Sevier River.
At the meeting, irrigation representatives told the commission they need assistance to determine where historic storage credits went after earlier reservoir changes. The group asked the county to consider an initial appropriation to hire counsel and consultants to research records and, if necessary, pursue rights. An irrigation representative said an…
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