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Legislative Water Development Commission - August 20, 2026

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Recording 1 Chair Peterson called the meeting to order at 8:06 a.m. Commission Business Rep. Chew moved to approve the minutes of the May 21, 2026, meeting. Rep. Albrecht recognized Steve Clyde. Rep. Albrecht moved to support a citation in recognition of Steve Clyde. The commission observed a moment of silence. New commission member introductions were heard from: Michelle McConkie, Director, Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration; Jeff Humphrey, General Manager, Pine View Water Systems; and Jody Williams, Federal Commissioner and Chair, Bear River Commission. State Water Resources and Planning 3 - State Water Resources and Planning Presentation (Department of Natural Resources) Joel Williams, Director, Division of Water Resources, presented information on the current and future outlook for Utah's water resources and answered questions from the commission. Department of Natural Resources Studies 2 - Studies Presentation (Department of Natural Resources) Joel Williams presented potential study areas and answered questions from the commission. Colorado River Briefing Gene Shawcroft presented an update on the recent federal updates affecting Colorado River Management and answered questions from the commission. Water Rights Prioritization Rep. Rex Shipp presented a conceptual proposal regarding the prioritization of water rights. Teresa Wilhelmsen, State Engineer and Director, Division of Water Rights, presented background on the process of water right prioritization and answered questions from the commission. Public comment was heard from Scott Stubbs, resident, Parowan. The commission discussed the conceptual proposal. Teresa Wilhelmsen answered questions from the commission. Colorado River Authority of Utah Membership Rep. Chew presented a conceptual proposal to expand membership of the Colorado River Authority of Utah and answered questions from the commission. Teresa Wilhelmsen answered questions from the commission. Public comment was heard from: Tracy Killian, Commissioner, Duchesne County; and Willis LeFevre, Commissioner, Uintah County. Rep. Chew moved to support the sponsor's continued efforts to expand representation on the Colorado River Authority of Utah. Utah Watersheds Council Annual Report 6 - Annual Report Presentation (Utah Watersheds Council) Scott Paxman, Laura Briefer, Chair, Jordan River Watersheds Council, and Warren Peterson presented the annual report on the Utah Watersheds Council's activities. Support for Local Watershed Councils 7 - Support for Local Watershed Councils Presentation (Utah Watersheds Council) Scott Paxman, Laura Briefer, and Warren Peterson presented a proposal to fund support staff for the local watershed councils and answered questions from the commission. The commission discussed the proposal. Private Sector Initiatives Supporting the Great Salt Lake 9 - Private Sector Initiatives Presentation (Great Salt Lake Alliance) Lindsie Smith, Executive Director, Great Salt Lake Alliance (GSLA), and David Cumming, Co-Chair, Board of Directors, GSLA, presented information on GSLA's efforts toward supporting the Great Salt Lake. 9 - Private Sector Initiatives Presentation (Utah Water Ways) Tage Flint, Executive Director, Utah Water Ways, presented Utah Water Ways' efforts toward supporting the Great Salt Lake. Adjourn Rep. Chew moved to adjourn. Chair Peterson adjourned the meeting at 10:57 a.m.

• Commission Business
• Department of Natural Resources Studies
• State Water Resources and Planning
• Water Rights Prioritization
• Colorado River Authority of Utah Membership
• Utah Watersheds Council Annual Report
• Support for Local Watershed Councils
• Colorado River Briefing
• Private Sector Initiatives Supporting the Great Salt Lake
• Adjourn

• NOTICE NOTICE
• AGENDA AGENDA
• MINUTES MINUTES
• 6 - Annual Report Handout (Utah Watersheds Council) 6 - Annual Report Handout (Utah Watersheds Council)
• 9 - Private Sector Initiatives Presentation (Utah Water Ways) 9 - Private Sector Initiatives Presentation (Utah Water Ways)
• 9 - Private Sector Initiatives Presentation (Great Salt Lake Alliance) 9 - Private Sector Initiatives Presentation (Great Salt Lake Alliance)
• 2 - Studies Presentation (Department of Natural Resources) 2 - Studies Presentation (Department of Natural Resources)
• 3 - State Water Resources and Planning Presentation (Department of Natural Resources) 3 - State Water Resources and Planning Presentation (Department of Natural Resources)
• 6 - Annual Report Presentation (Utah Watersheds Council) 6 - Annual Report Presentation (Utah Watersheds Council)
• 7 - Support for Local Watershed Councils Presentation (Utah Watersheds Council) 7 - Support for Local Watershed Councils Presentation (Utah Watersheds Council)

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