Irrigation

Wyoming has seen an increase in water-hauling activities in the southeast part of the state, mostly because of increased natural gas and oil drilling, typically irrigation or other large-scale wells, according State Engineer Patrick Tyrrell. Most of Laramie County, where the uptick in water hauling is happening, is a designated groundwater control area, which requires additional restrictions and conditions. Most activities may be accommodated with a permit for the hauling or a temporary use agreement, both of which may be obtained from the State Engineer’s Office. For information call (307) 777-6163.

As it operates under a new oversight board and is looking for a permanent new general manager, the Imperial Irrigation District (IID), a public-sector powerhouse dealing water and electricity in the southeast corner of California, is still trying to recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina two years ago and subsequent hedging deals for natural gas supplies that went sour.

As it operates under a new oversight board and is looking for a permanent new general manager, the Imperial Irrigation District (IID), a public-sector powerhouse dealing water and electricity in the southeast corner of California, is still trying to recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina two years ago and subsequent hedging deals for natural gas supplies that went sour.