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Resident says water releases and nearby ag operations have saturated and devalued his property
Summary
Mike Kuchler told commissioners that water dumping by water users and nearby agricultural operations have saturated his land, preventing use and causing tens of thousands in costs; he was asked to send details to staff for follow-up.
Mike Kuchler, who provided an address for the record, told the board that agricultural operations and water releases from Uncompahgre Valley Water Users have saturated land behind his property, preventing him from using the land and forcing him to move equipment at significant cost. He described property devaluation tied to neighboring uses and said other landowners face similar damage from solar farms and other operations.
The chair asked Kuchler to provide written details so staff could investigate and determine which agencies or departments to engage. A commissioner asked Kuchler to email specifics and the board signaled a willingness to consider follow-up once staff has the documented evidence needed to assess remedies.
