Central Nevada Regional Water Authority

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What is the CNRWA?

The Central Nevada Regional Water Authority (CNRWA) is a 9 county unit of local government in the State of Nevada that collaboratively and proactively addresses water resource issues common to the 9 counties. The CNRWA exists under Nevada's Interlocal Cooperation Act and has delegated authority separate and apart from its member counties. The Authority has a 21-member board of directors appointed by the county commissions of the 9 counties. The CNRWA members are Churchill, Elko, Esmeralda, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Nye, Pershing and White Pine Counties. These counties cover approximately 65 percent of Nevada's land area.

Mission Statement

The Central Nevada Regional Water Authority’s Mission is to protect the water resources in member counties so these counties will not only have an economic future, but their valued quality of life and natural environment is maintained.

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