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County outlines interim Springwood management, approves targeted repairs and hay-barn lease solicitations
Summary
Kittitas County staff described interim management of Springwood ranchland, sought direction to solicit hay-barn leases, proposed prioritized irrigation and pivot repairs and said partners will be asked about removing a weathered sign visible from the freeway; staff recommended advancing two of three irrigation/repair options.
Arden (Water Resources Manager) presented a multi-part update on Springwood ranch management and said the county is in an interim management period while the property is co-owned by four entities and subject to existing grazing leases through early 2027.
Staff said the interim period is intended to provide continuity of operations and time for partners to plan uses for the land consistent with the proviso legislation that governed the transfer. Arden said the county budgeted for operations…
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