water rights: Is Las Vegas Running Out of Water? Southern Nevada Water Authority's Water Problem - 05/27/10 12:13 PM
Is Las Vegas Running Out of Water? Southern Nevada Water Authority's Water Problem 
May 26, 2010 I attended the Southern Nevada Certified Commercial Investment Managers (CCIM) Chapter monthly meeting at the Rio in Las Vegas. I went for one reason, the title and speaker, 
"How You May Be Impacted by Nevada's Water Supply" presented by Pat Mulroy.
Mrs. Mulroy is the general manager of Southern Nevada Water Authority. 
As a long time real estate professional who specializes in agricultural land with water rights in Nevada, I talk with Nevada's farmers and ranchers' everyday; I was shocked by the introduction. 
The lady … (0 comments)

water rights: Nevada Farm and Ranch Land, Irrigated Nevada Land with Water Rights - 05/06/10 10:07 AM
Irrigated Land in Nevada with Water Rights. 
The issues of population growth,  the future world shortages of food and water are not going away just because much of the worlds population chooses to ignore the facts. They actually think their food comes from the grocery store.
Technology and genetics have and will continue to improve production. Technology is making huge contributions to irrigation efficiency, and will continue to improve. This aspect requires farmers to upgrade equipment. Expensive and for some farmers a nuisance, particularly if they are happy with what they are currently doing.
Seed genetics, plant and pest treatment technology has … (0 comments)

water rights: Food, Water and Real World Issues, Copenhagen’s Missing Ingredient - 12/02/09 02:52 PM
When the well runs dryLas Vegas depends on Lake Mead, the Colorado River for its water supply. So do the other six states that are parties to the Colorado River Pact of 1922.
California grows much of the produce you eat.
The Ogallala has been over drafted for the last 60 years and it will not last forever. From the North Plains District, The Ogallala Aquifer within the boundaries of the North Plains Groundwater Conservation District is declining at an average of 1.74 feet per year (1,082,631 acre ft). Could the well run dry and if so what next? Can they … (0 comments)

water rights: Ranch Land in Nevada - 11/21/09 09:59 AM
Nevada Ranches and Farms, in general own their water rights. These water rights are sold as an appurtenance to the land.
Land in Nevada without water can be desolate. Most every Nevada Ranch and Farm has water rights. For more information on Nevada water rights the Nevada State Engineers office is your best bet. The State Engineers office regulates and controls water rights in Nevada.
Water rights being sold with Nevada farms and ranches may be for irrigation, livestock watering, or domestic use. It may come from live springs, artesian wells or be pumped ground water. Regardless the use or source, they must have have water rights … (2 comments)

water rights: Water Rights Sale Inked - 10/31/09 09:02 AM
Recent water rights sale transactions in Nevadaincludes 35 shares of Virgin River surface water. There are about 10 acre feet per share under the Virgin River Share arrangement in the Mesquite and Bunkerville irrigation system. 
"In 1961 water shares in the valley were worth $14 per share and you were a damn fool to buy them" stated Cecil Leavitt, a Virgin Valley board director. He went on to say "Today they are worth more than the land". 
The final sale price for the 35 shares was $2,801,968 or about $80,056 per share. That translates to over $8000 per acre foot for … (0 comments)

water rights: Land and Water Rights in Nevada - 09/15/09 08:52 AM
Interested in the future of Real Estate development and agribusiness in Nevada? 
Look closely at the water supply. Look closely at the water rights for sale. 
Southern Nevada Water Authority is planning a 327 mile pipeline to bring more water to the Las Vegas Valley at a cost of 3.5 billion dollars. This fact alone should tell you something about the available supply.
Whether it is climate change, normal drought,  or increased demand, the future for water's value has only one way to go. One thing is certain, we can not live with out it. Water rights in Nevada and the Southwest in general … (1 comments)

water rights: Nevada Cloud Seeding Program Cut - 08/18/09 09:10 AM
The State of Nevada just got a little drier, which is tough news for many since it is already the most arid state in the nation. 
The $550,000 cloud seeding program that produces as much as 65,000 acre feet of additional precipitation annually has been cut from the state budget. That is about enough water to supply 130,000 households per year. 
The real pain will be felt by the rangelands, farmers, and wildlife who will suffer from less water. The Cattlemen's association, Nevada Farm Bureau, and Elko County Commission have urged law makers to save the program. 
On average Nevada receives … (0 comments)

water rights: Adams Peak Ranch - 03/22/09 10:56 AM
Irrigated Nevada ranch land with water rights. Roughly 1600 acres of flat irrigated farm land with ten wells, all tied together in a quality system of wheel lines and pivots. Good dirt, no rocks, potatoes have been raised here before, currently in mostly hay and some grain for seed.
Located at 4550 elevation in the Red House Flat area of Humboldt County, Nevada below Adams Peak in the Osgood Mountains. Rural farm life set in a beautiful valley surrounded by snow capped peaks.
 Irrigated Nevada Ranch Land
This farm operation is as clean as any you will find. Improvements include 3200 square … (0 comments)

water rights: Water Rights, Nevada Land, and Food - 12/08/08 12:44 PM
The twentieth century was one of the wettest going back several centuries. 
University of Arizona scientist Connie Woodhouse said tree rings in the Colorado River basin indicate that the amount of moisture has fluctuated widely over hundreds of years, but has tended to be drier than was seen in the last 100 years. 
California ranks No. 1 in population with 37 million people and No. 1 in agricultural output at $ 36.6 billion in 2007. At the present time there is not enough water to supply both those demands. California is facing the most significant water crisis in its history. June … (0 comments)

water rights: Nevada Land For Sale - 11/20/08 06:20 AM
Nevada land for sale today offers far more than over priced Las Vegas lots and barren desert. Many small ranch properties and beautiful vacant parcels exist from a couple of acres to thousands of acres are available. While the State of Nevada also has more public lands than any other of the lower 48 states.

Much of the Nevada land is yet undiscovered by retirees, that is changing. Life style along with affordability are the main reasons for the new interest. Domestic wells are allowed and for many new owners that is all the water they will ever need. Others wishing … (0 comments)

water rights: Irrigated Farm Land with Water Rights in Nevada - 08/09/08 06:42 PM
Eden Valley Farm
Humboldt County, Nevada

  4.5 sections with 18 quarter section circle irrigation pivots and 17 wells. The water rights allow for a total diversion of 39.84 cfs or 9,070.4 acre feet per year. The priority dates are primarily from August 1976. This parcel has 2,294.4 acres of water rights from 18 different certificates. Typically the property has three cuttings per year, yielding 11,000 tons of alfalfa. Water is near 110 feet, pumping from approximately 280 feet. The land is located at 5200 feet in elevation, north of the historic Humboldt River Valley. Wall Street is now referring to … (0 comments)

water rights: Flatnose Ranch Water Rights For Sale - 07/21/08 03:47 AM
FLATNOSE RANCH WITH WATER RIGHTS FOR SALE, LOCATED IN DRY VALLEY
APPROXIMATELY 20 MILES EAST OF PIOCHE, NEVADA IN LINCOLN COUNTY. 

This ranch consists of approximately 1,200 acres of deeded land running up Dry Valley to Echo Dam State Park, then East up a beautiful valley headed by Flatnose Spring. The spring water is currently being used as "Gravity Flow Irrigation Water." These surface rights are owned along with approximately 2600 to 2900 acre feet of ground water rights and will convey with the ranch. The water rights are currently being used primarily for irrigation with some domestic use. There are eight … (0 comments)

water rights: Water Rights For Sale in Nevada - 05/07/08 10:24 AM
 
Opportunities to invest in Water rights "For Sale" in Nevada are available, however moving them around, and/or changing points of diversion or use can become a complicated drawn out process. Opinions from hydrologist and engineers vary from 2600 to 3000 acre feet of water to convey with Flatnose Ranch, located in Lincoln County, Nevada. To move this water would require approval through the State Engineers office and would likely involve hearings and studies. Future releases of public lands around Panaca, Pioche, and Caliente through the authority of the Lincoln County Land Act are likely, just like the Toqoup lands north of Mesquite were sold in … (0 comments)

water rights: Water Rights For Sale Lincoln County Nevada - 02/26/08 06:21 AM
Looking for Land for sale with Water Rights?  The U. S. Census Bureau projects that Nevada will lead the way in population growth over the next 25 years, including Lincoln County, to more than double its population - 114 %.  Lucrative tax incentives and a robust economy continue to attract new residents to cities throughout the state.  Nevada is one of a handful of States that does not have State Income tax making Nevada more popular than some other states. 
Lincoln County Nevada is an Old Western wonderland.  Since less than three percent of the land is privately owned and ninety seven percent … (0 comments)

 
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