🚨GUILTY VERDICT: In Oregon, rainwater falling on your own land doesn’t actually belong to you.
— Valerie Anne Smith (@ValerieAnne1970) September 19, 2026
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.”… pic.twitter.com/8Jd9xtzkiH
Saturday, September 19, 2026
In Oregon, rainwater falling on your own land doesn’t actually belong to you.
