Box Elder’s Water Master Plan will help guide local public policy, future homeownership needs, and infrastructure development. We need your voice today!
Why Water Planning Matters
Water isn’t just a utility, it’s the foundation for economic opportunity, strong communities, and a future where local families can thrive. Without thoughtful planning, water access can become a barrier to the needs of current and future Box Elder County residents.
The Brigham-Tremonton Board of REALTORS® is committed to being a responsible partner in shaping policy that protects our shared future. The Water Master Plan is one of those critical tools. With the right preparation, we can support growth that reflects our values, meets the needs of our communities, and preserves the rural character that defines us.
Preserve Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods
Meeting the housing and infrastructure needs of our community shouldn’t come at the expense of our agricultural foundation. Farms and ranches play a significant role in our local economy and feed our families. The Water Master Plan supports working lands while planning for the future, recognizing that a reliable water supply is essential to the long-term success of agriculture in Box Elder County.
Protect Water Rights and Responsible Water Use
Water is one of Box Elder County’s most valuable private property rights. The Water Master Plan helps protect individual water rights while promoting responsible water use that keeps supplies available for agricultural, residential, and industrial use. By planning ahead, we can preserve access to this critical resource for current property owners and future generations—without unnecessary mandates or restrictions.
Ensure Reliable Water for Homes and Neighborhoods
As Box Elder’s kids grow up, many hope to stay close to home—to raise families, build careers, and contribute to their communities. But without reliable water infrastructure, even modest housing growth becomes difficult. The Water Master Plan helps ensure we have the water supply, storage, and systems in place to support future homeownership—so the next generation can put down roots right here in Box Elder County.
Manage Smart & Sustainable Growth
Box Elder County is growing—but that doesn’t mean we have to lose what makes it special. Smart growth means planning ahead so that development happens in the right places, with reliable infrastructure, and without compromising our rural character, open space, or quality of life. The County Water Master Plan helps guide that balance, ensuring we’re prepared for the future without sacrificing the values that define our communities.
Current Water Planning Efforts
Box Elder County and its partners are developing a long-range Water Master Plan through the Growing Water Smart process. From August through September 2025, regional meetings will be held throughout the County where residents can preview draft strategies and offer feedback. These meetings are a key opportunity to ensure the County Water Master Plan Supports:
- Responsible infrastructure investment
- Long-term community resilience
- Agriculture needs
- Housing affordability
- Private Water Rights
If you’d like to learn more about the County’s efforts directly:
Box Elder County Water Master Plan - Open House
A public open house meeting will be held for residents to learn more about the County Water Plan and offer feedback.
Public Open House
Thursday, November 6th, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Utah State University – Brigham City Extension
989 S. Main St, Brigham City, 84302
County Public Meetings
Planning Commission Briefing: Thursday, November 20th – 7:00 pm
County Commission Consideration: Wednesday, December 3rd – 5:00 pm
Questions?
Contact: Josh King (jking@jub.com)
Review the Draft Water Master Plan*
*Note: This is a public review draft. Final edits may follow the Open House and Planning Commission feedback before County Commission consideration.
Make Your Voice Heard
The Water Master Plan is a critical opportunity for Box Elder residents to shape how water decisions are made — right here, at the local level. By engaging now, you can help ensure that this plan reflects the priorities of our communities.
Smart, locally driven planning will:
- Provide safe, reliable water for homes, farms, and businesses
- Help manage growth without placing unnecessary financial burdens on taxpayers
- Keep Box Elder’s water resources serving the communities that depend on them
- Protect local water rights through responsible, community-based decision-making
- Support thoughtful growth that allows Box Elder to expand while preserving its rural values
Why REALTORS® Care
The Brigham-Tremonton Board of REALTORS® is made up of real estate professionals who live and work in communities all across Box Elder County. Our members help families find homes, businesses find space to grow, and communities plan for a strong future.
We care deeply about the long-term health of our county — including access to water, housing options for future generations, and responsible growth that preserves what makes Box Elder special. That includes supporting the agricultural lands, working farms, and rural roots that are central to our economy and community identity. As REALTORS®, we see firsthand how water access, infrastructure, and affordability directly impact families, property owners, farmers, and the overall strength of our local economy.
This campaign reflects our commitment to being a responsible community partner. By facilitating engagement and voter education on important public policy issues like water, we’re working to ensure that Box Elder County remains a place where current and future generations can thrive.