Flood‑mitigation contractor meeting delayed; county seeks burn‑area data for modeling

Aug 19, 2026

A scheduled Kleinschmidt flood‑mitigation meeting was moved to mid–late September because of recent fires and the county fair; staff said contractor interviews and modeling continue and asked partners (BLM, Forest Service, watershed groups) to share post‑fire watershed data to inform how the burn footprint could change runoff and flood risk.

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Harney County staff told the court the Kleinschmidt flood‑mitigation stakeholder meeting originally planned for August will likely be pushed to mid–late September because regional fire activity and county fair schedules have constrained participation.

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