Court hears plan for community‑based water implementation amid state drought declaration
Jun 17, 2026
Harney County Court discussed an implementation collaborative to put community‑based water planning into action, the relationship to Oregon Division 512 curtailment rules, and the governor's drought declaration; court emphasized voluntary local measures, requests for state resources and the need for county‑level commitments.
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Harney County Court spent a large portion of its June 17 session on water planning: how a community‑based implementation collaborative might support irrigation efficiencies and voluntary agreements, and how those voluntary actions intersect with state Division 512 curtailment rules and a recent drought designation.
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