The Grand County Water Conservancy District is one of several entities included in full board meetings held by the Grand Water & Sewer Service Agency (GWSSA). According to a July 2026 website for the Spanish Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District, the GWSSA full board meets quarterly during the months of March, June, September, November, and December. Additionally, the GWSSA meets every third Thursday at 7 p.m.
As of a July 2026 website for the Spanish Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District, the board includes several individuals in specific roles. Gary Wilson was listed as Chair with a term ending in 2027. Mike Holyoak was listed as Vice Chair with a term ending in 2027. Ken Helfenbein was listed as a member with a term ending in 2027. Dale Weiss was listed as Treasurer with a term ending in 2029. Rick Thompson was listed as Clerk with a term ending in 2029. Ben Musselman was listed as GWSSA Manager and Secretary.
The district's relationship with water rights and diversion is part of the broader regional water management infrastructure. For example, a July 2026 record from the DVRTVIEW River Commissioner Records Viewer for the Mill Creek (Moab) system shows that the South Mesa Total Flow station is located downstream of Oowah Lake. This station, which has a record period spanning from 1983 to 2026, uses a 1-foot Parshall flume as its measuring device. Historical data from this station provides insight into how water has been distributed in the region over several decades.
In 1990, the DVRTVIEW River Commissioner Records Viewer notes that 150 acre-feet of the total water diverted was under contract with the Grand County Water Conservancy District, while the remainder was from the Moab Irrigation Company. A similar arrangement was recorded in 1991, where 150 acre-feet was under contract with the District and the remaining water came from the Irrigation Company. In 1992, the DVRTVVIEW records indicate that 110 acre-feet was under contract with the Grand County Water Conservancy District, with the remainder coming from the Irrigation Company.
The complexity of these water allocations is further illustrated by historical records from the mid-1990s. According to the DVRTVIEW River Commissioner Records Viewer, in 1994, the Moab Irrigation Company was charged for 491.01 acre-feet of a specific ditch. By 1995, the records show that the Moab Irrigation Company was charged for 132.46 acre-feet and Doug Farnsworth was charged for 457.33 acre-feet. These historical records demonstrate the long-standing nature of water contracts and management within the area served by the district.
Residents can engage with these local water governance structures through the various service districts that make up the larger agency. The Spanish Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District website provides access to agendas and minutes, as well as information regarding county bids and job openings. The district's office is located at 3025 E. Spanish Trail Road in Moab, Utah, 84532.
What this means for Moab
For Moab residents, the Grand County Water Conservancy District is a key component of regional water management. Through the GWSSA, the district participates in quarterly and monthly meetings to manage local water resources. Understanding these meeting schedules and historical water contract patterns helps residents track how local water rights and distribution have been managed over several decades.
