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CWSD Timeline
 1959
– CWSD was formed to contract with local ranchers and
farmers to guarantee pay back to the Bureau of Reclamation
for the construction of Watasheamu Dam and Reservoir.
Early 1980’s - The Federal Department of the Interior
withdrew all support for the continuation of the dam
project.
1985 - The Nevada Legislature appointed a special
subcommittee to review the need for flood control storage
and water supply in the upper Carson River above Lahontan
Reservoir. The subcommittee asked the CWSD to complete a
comprehensive water resource plan including the potential
for a dam at a new site.
1989 - The Nevada Legislature passed legislation that
recreated the CWSD pursuant to chapter 541 of
the Nevada Revised Statue. A nine member board of
directors was established consisting of five members from
Douglas County of which two members must represent the
agricultural interests of the region, two members from
Carson City, and two members from Lyon County. The Nevada
Legislature gave the CWSD responsibility for management
and development of the water resources in the Carson River
above Lahontan Dam to alleviate reductions or loss of
water supply, fragmented responsibilities for conservation
and supply of water, and protection against threats to the
health, safety and welfare of the people of the Carson
River Basin. The CWSD was directed by the Nevada
Legislature to accomplish the legislative directives with
the cooperation of the involved counties.
 1998
– The Carson River Conference was held in Carson City.
Stakeholders from throughout the watershed discussed the
need for better watershed management. The CWSD was asked
to serve as the lead agency for watershed planning and
management for the Carson River Basin. Carson River
Coalition (CRC) was formed to serve as the steering
committee for watershed planning efforts.
1999 - The Nevada Legislature amended the legislation to
allow Churchill County to become a member of the CWSD,
expanding the board from nine to eleven members, and
including the watershed below Lahontan Reservior.
2001 - Joint Powers Agreement between CWSD and Alpine
County, California is made and entered into pursuant to
the Joint Exercise of Powers Act (California Government
Code § 6500 et seq.) and the Interlocal Cooperation Act
(Nevada Revised Statutes § 277.080-277.180). CWSD Board of
Directors is expanded to 13 members representing all
regions of the watershed.
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