Several growers in Northeast Oregon are accusing the Westland Irrigation District of cheating them out of water to benefit larger farms.
A federal complaint claims the district unconstitutionally deprived the plaintiffs of water and seeks $2.9 million in damages as well as an injunction requiring the Westland Irrigation District to enforce the plaintiff’s water rights and properly deliver water.
Plaintiffs include ELH LLC, Oregon Hereford Ranch LLC, Paul Gelissen, Maurice and Lucy Ziemer, Frank Mueller, Craig and Cynthia Parks and Richard and Kristine Carpenter.
Mike Wick, the district’s general manager, said it would premature for him to discuss the lawsuit.
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