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Lincoln County votes to oppose designation process for Lower White River Flow System and to participate in hearing
Summary
The Board authorized a county response and participation in the Nevada Division of Water Resources hearing to oppose designation of the entirety of the Lower White River Flow System and to participate in the management phase, instructing staff to 'hold to the letter of the law' and provide testimony in opposition.
Lincoln County commissioners on Feb. 17 approved sending a response and participating in the Nevada Division of Water Resources’ hearing process regarding a proposed designation of the entire Lower White River Flow System.
Commissioner Mike Reese moved that the county approve a formal response to the notice of hearing and participate in the management phase of any designation, explicitly stating the county will "hold to the letter of the law" and provide testimony opposing the proposed designation at the hearing. Commissioner Janine Woodworth seconded the motion and the Board approved it unanimously.
The action authorizes county staff and representatives to file the response and to present testimony at the administrative hearing. No legal arguments or specific testimony content were recorded in detail during the meeting; staff will prepare the formal response in accordance with the Board's direction.
The Board did not adopt substantive legal positions beyond directing staff to proceed to the hearing and to rely on statutory requirements in preparing the county’s testimony.
