County staff: state engineer not pursuing curtailment; water‑plan draft sections coming for review

May 18, 2026

County staff reported the state engineer said curtailment is not being pursued, DRI will supply additional water‑plan draft sections soon, and county is engaging technical assistance (NPSRTCA grant) for outdoor space planning.

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County staff updated commissioners on water‑plan and open‑space planning work and on recent engagement with state water officials. Staff said the state engineer told a recent Public Lands Legislative Committee meeting that curtailment is not being pursued at this time. The county expects DRI to deliver two additional sections of the draft water plan in the coming weeks for local review.

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