County says Riderwood water easements signed, warns federal shutdown could delay permits
Oct 2, 2025
Cowlitz County staff reported signed easements and a pending property purchase for the Riderwood emergency water project and told commissioners federal agency closures could slow permits and funding obligations needed to keep the project on schedule.
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Cowlitz County engineers said the county has finalized property purchase documents and easements needed to site a reservoir and install pipeline for the Riderwood emergency water project, but warned that a U.S. federal government shutdown could slow required federal approvals and affect project timing.
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