Carson city will acquire the quantity of stream water rights no more than 694.35-acre-feet-annually necessary to sustain beneficial use of the 148.48 acres of wetland and wet meadow habitat on…

The City of Carson City, Nevada will receive $1,933,875 under a five-year cooperative agreement from the Bureau of Land Management through the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act program to acquire up to 694.35 acre-feet of stream water rights annually. This funding will support the city's acquisition of water rights necessary to sustain 148.48 acres of existing wetland and wet meadow habitat on Buzzy's Ranch property located along the Carson River. Securing a permanent water source for the natural area will enhance the wetland and wet meadow habitat and preserve the aesthetic value and scenic viewsheds of the property for recreational and public use. No non-federal cost share is required. Performance will take place in Nevada from November 2022 through November 2027.

Carson city will acquire the quantity of stream water rights no more than 694.35-acre-feet-annually necessary to sustain beneficial use of the 148.48 acres of wetland and wet meadow habitat on carson city s property buzzy s ranch located adjacent to the carson river in carson city, nevada. Acquisition of the water rights will enhance an existing natural area wetland and wet meadow on the property by providing a permanent and dedicated water source to sustain the habitat and preserve the aesthetic value of the property through scenic viewsheds for recreational and public enjoyment. Duplication of effort statement there is no duplication of effort, this project does not overlap with another federal agency. Nicra statement carson city has never had a nicra, however, we would like to use 10 as our DE minimus rate