Nevada Division of Water Resources (NDWR)

Main Address:
901 South Stewart St. Suite 2002
Carson City, NV 89701
Main Phone: 775-684-2800
Fax: 775-684-2811
Web Address: Link to NDWR Website
Email: waterwebmaster@water.nv.gov
Affiliations: Nevada Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, Nevada Division of Environmental Protection

The mission of the Nevada Division of Water Resources (NDWR) is to conserve, protect, manage and enhance the State's water resources for Nevada's citizens through the appropriation and reallocation of the public waters. In addition, the Division is responsible for quantifying existing water rights; monitoring water use; distributing water in accordance with court decrees; reviewing water availability for new subdivisions and condominiums; reviewing the construction and operation of dams; appropriating geothermal water; licensing and regulating well drillers and water rights surveyors; reviewing flood control projects; monitoring water resource data and records; and providing technical assistance to the public and governmental agencies.