Utah counties renew objections to Snake Valley water plan

Published: Tuesday, Oct. 30 2012 11:25 a.m. MDT

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Millard County is leading a renewed charge against a proposed Snake Valley water sharing agreement with Nevada, stoked by a Monday report that says while not perfect, the agreement is a "reasonable" alternative to a lawsuit between the states.

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Instereo

Eureka, UT

95% of the Snake Valley is in Utah. If Nevada drills in it's 5%, it will drain water from the Utah side. Las Vegas needs to find another source for its water, like maybe a pipeline to the ocean, but it shouldn't be allowed to take Utah More..

10:51 a.m. Oct. 31, 2012
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JCO

Midway, UT

Gov. Herbert's handling of this important situation has been disturbing. Whenever it makes headlines he responds that he will "thoroughly study" the concerns, and then when it fades from public awareness he moves toward accepting it. More..

2:05 p.m. Oct. 31, 2012
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Amy Joi O'Donoghue is the environmental reporter the Deseret News, specializing in coverage of issues that affect land, air, water and energy development. She has worked here since 1998 and has been an assistant city more ..

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