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08/13/2017Norton Wes & Cynthia We share water rights with the Bouchers and Pratts, we are suppose to share ditch maintenance with these parties , however only the Pratts share in the maintenance of the ditch, opening in the spring, closing off in the fall and monitoring of winter water run off , to avoid blow outs. Building a road for access and cleaning out debris and working with the landowners to maintain good relations. Splitting the water would only cause more hardship and problems with the water rights , which have yet to be adjudicated, until the water has actually been adjudicated the applicants have no idea of what water they will have to split. We feel at this time the transfer of water rights would be premature and ill advised. The issues need to be addressed by all three parties as to the ditch maintenance, shared times and enforcement of stealing water , and being good neighbors . When adjudication has been completed, we can revisit this application, with full understanding of the exact water amounts that will be allocated for all parties involved. Thank You Wes & Cynthia Norton
07/31/2017Tod Davies Existing water rights are obviously an important mainstay of our neighborhood. The community is best served by protecting the rights as they stand, particularly in relation to rights existing for small family ranches and farms. To change the rights upstream from two family operations would have a negative effect on the community. For this reason, I support keeping the water rights as they presently stand, making no changes. Thank you.
07/31/2017Alexander Cox The Fujas' application is insufficient and does not make sense. They writre "Neighbor has agreed to let us transfer some water right to our property so we can have some irrigation." The Fujas already have a considerable amount of irrigation water. Why do they need more? What are they growing, why do they want to grow it in even greater quantities, and do their activities conform to Oregon Law? The Fujas' application should be rejected as, no matter what their their activities are, they already impact the water use of much smaller family farms and ranches downstream of their big operation. Any change will only cause those families further harm.