From the Las Vegas Sun:
“Opponents say a state ruling permitting nearly 84,000 acre-feet of water to be pumped from rural Nevada to Las Vegas will jeopardize ranching, farming, mining, recreational activities and even interfere with worship at burial and other sacred Indian sites.
Four counties, more than 300 individuals and numerous environmental groups filed district court lawsuits in Ely and Pioche, challenging the decision state Engineer Jason King made in March.
The suits were filed by Simeon Herskovits, a New Mexico attorney representing the many groups including the Great Basin Water Network, one of the lead opponents of the Southern Nevada Water Authority. … “
Continue reading from the Las Vegas Sun by clicking here.
MORE COVERAGE: Appeals filed over Southern Nevada Water Authority rural water permits, from the AP via The Republic
