“Risking the drinking water of our communities while harming thousands of fish is patently absurd” said Commissioner Colm Willis, Chair. “Since the Army Corps refused to listen to reasonable requests from the county, cities, and schools, this lawsuit is the strongest means we have to protect our downstream communities as well as recreation at Detroit Lake.”

“We welcome the City of Salem joining the County in fighting to protect the drinking water of our communities. Clean, reliable drinking water should never be thoughtlessly put at risk anywhere in the County.”

"OHA is making sweeping rule changes in a matter of weeks with little to no input from the people directly impacted," said Commissioner Danielle Bethell. "These rules will deeply affect the safety of staff working in difficult conditions and the residents they're trying to help."