NRCS Releases Draft EIS for 6,000-Acre-Foot Reservoir in Utah
What happened
The Natural Resources Conservation Service released a draft environmental impact statement for the Cove-East Fork Virgin River Watershed Project on September 24, 2026. This project proposes a 6,000-acre-foot reservoir in Kane County, located southwest of Orderville. The reservoir would serve water users in both Kane County and Washington County, with water also being released downstream for agricultural, municipal, and industrial uses in Washington County.
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Why it matters
Washington County officials state the project would provide increased water security and drought protection. They noted that the reservoir would enhance capacity to meet future demand and contribute to economic stability in the region.
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Who's involved
- Natural Resources Conservation ServiceReleased the draft environmental impact statement for the project.
- Kane CountyIs the location for the proposed 6,000-acre-foot reservoir.
- Washington CountyIs a county that would receive water released downstream from the reservoir.
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The entities involved
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Washington County
county in Indiana, United States
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Kane County
county in southern Utah, United States
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Natural Resources Conservation Service
agency of the US Department of Agriculture