(Jan. 20, 2026) The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) is updating its 2026 Urban and Agricultural Water Management Plans, as required by the state. Because NID provides both drinking water and agricultural water, it prepares both plans.

The Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) outlines how NID will meet customer water needs over the next 20 years, including supply and demand projections, conservation programs, drought planning, and water shortage measures. The Agricultural Water Management Plan (AWMP) provides similar information for NID’s agricultural customers, covering water use, conservation, and management strategies.

Both plans are due to the state every five years, with the next Agricultural Management Plan due by April 30, 2026, while the Urban Water Management Plan is to be completed by July 31, 2026.

NID will host public meetings for each plan to gather input before Board consideration. A Draft Agricultural Management Plan is anticipated to be available for public review by mid-February with a Board Workshop on March 25, 2026. The Draft Urban Water Management Plan is anticipated to be released in mid-March with a Board Workshop anticipated on June 10, 2026.