# Horse Heaven Hills

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-08-04**: Irrigators call for gubernatorial intervention — The Columbia–Snake River Irrigators Association publicly calls on Governor Bob Ferguson to force the Office of Columbia River to expedite the stalled permit, citing unreasonable delays.
- **2020**: Mercer Ranches applies for groundwater rights — Mercer Ranches submits an application to the Office of Columbia River for a groundwater permit to support farmworker housing on its 12,000-acre property.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 6-Year Permit Delay for 12,000-Acre Farm Sparks Legal Intervention Calls
2026-08-05 16:56:44 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The Columbia-Snake River Irrigators Association's plea to Governor Ferguson over a 6-year groundwater permit delay highlights administrative law challenges and the potential for judicial review of agency inaction.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/legal-wa-water-rights-dispute

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