Mohave County has formally objected to a significant decision made by the Mohave Valley Irrigation and Drainage District (MVIDD) concerning future water orders and conservation efforts. The objection, announced by Mohave County Board of Supervisors Chairman Travis Lingenfelter during last week's regularly scheduled meeting in Kingman, specifically targets MVIDD's plan to not order water in 2027 for amenity users within its district. Furthermore, the county also formally opposed MVIDD's broader proposal for engaging in state and federal intentionally created surplus conservation programs.
Chairman Lingenfelter highlighted the specifics of the Mohave Valley Irrigation and Drainage District’s proposal during the recent meeting. This proposal outlines a strategy to conserve a substantial 22,457 acre-feet of water annually. The conservation plan is slated to span two years, specifically during 2027 and 2028. A key component of this initiative involves the discontinuance of water deliveries to existing amenity users located within the MVIDD district. This aspect of the proposal forms a central point of contention for Mohave County, prompting its formal objection to the district’s intentions.
The county’s formal complaint underscores its disagreement with MVIDD's chosen approach to water management and conservation. The decision by MVIDD to cease ordering water for amenity users in 2027, as well as its outlined participation in conservation programs, has drawn direct opposition from Mohave County. This objection was made public through Chairman Lingenfelter, who conveyed the county's position regarding the potential impacts of these district-level decisions. The formal action taken by Mohave County indicates a clear stance against the proposed changes in water allocation and conservation strategies.
The conservation programs MVIDD proposes to participate in are described as "intentionally created surplus" initiatives at both state and federal levels. These programs, combined with the decision to discontinue water provisions for amenity users, represent a significant shift in water resource management for the Mohave Valley. The substantial amount of water targeted for annual conservation, 22,457 acre-feet, highlights the scale of the district’s plan for 2027 and 2028. Mohave County's official protest emphasizes the gravity with which it views MVIDD's plan to alter water access and conserve resources within its operational boundaries.
