Federal Judge Allows Detroit Lake Drawdown to Move Forward, Marion County to File Appeal

Federal judge allows Detroit Lake drawdown to move forward, Marion County to file appeal

Local governments in Marion County said the drawdown, set for later this month, would damage water systems and kill fish.

Federal judge allows Army Corps to drain Oregon lake

Marion County said it will immediately appeal the decision, which it says threatens drinking water quality.

Judge Allows Detroit Lake Drawdown Despite Drinking Water Concerns for 220,000 Oregonians

MARION COUNTY, Ore. — A federal judge refused this week to block the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from lowering Detroit Lake this autumn, despite concerns that the operation could affect drinking water for approximately 220,000 people in the Salem area. Marion County has announced plans to appeal the decision to the Ninth Circuit Court […]

Judge says Detroit Lake drawdown can proceed

A federal judge denied a joint lawsuit filed by the city of Salem and Marion County asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to pause the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from moving forward with a planned drawdown of Detroit Lake in the fall. The denial means the Army Corps has authorization to move forward with the project, which city and county leaders said will threaten the water supply for hundreds of thousands. To comment on this…

Marion County Will Appeal Ruling On Draining Detroit Lake

Salem, OR — Marion County officials say they will immediately appeal to the Ninth U.S. Court of...