GUILTY VERDICT: In Oregon, rainwater falling on your own land doesn’t actually belong to you.
Gary Harrington built 3 reservoirs on his 170-acre property to collect rainwater & snowmelt for fire protection.
The state demanded he drain every drop. “All water belongs to us.”
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— Not A Number (@myhiddenvalue) May 1, 2026