Adam Sullivan, Nevada’s state engineer and water chief, is no longer serving in the position after more than four years in the role.

In his place, the acting administrator of the Nevada Division of Water Resources is now Chris Thorson, who was previously deputy administrator, spokesperson Jenny Jackson said on Friday.

“DCNR is very appreciative of Adam’s service and wishes him well in his future endeavors,” Jackson said in a statement. “The Department is now focused on strengthening Nevada’s water management and ensuring a smooth leadership transition.”

As the head water regulator for the driest state in the nation, Sullivan was tasked with managing the state’s 256 hydrographic basins, making tough decisions about how much and when water could be used. The state engineer is a trusted vo

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