Lopez Dam litigation costs keep climbing
Summary
Another $1.1 million was poured into defending the county against the SLO Coastkeeper lawsuit over Lopez Dam — Peschong voted yes 'under protest,' worrying ratepayers will ultimately foot the bill.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
$1.1 million this quarter on top of roughly $4.5 million spent overall, mostly passed to ratepayers.
Zone 3 water users ultimately, if the county prevails in defending dam operations.
Ratepayers in zones served by Lopez Lake water bear the pass-through litigation costs.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Supervisors - Aug 4, 2026
A $1.26 million project at Lopez Lake Recreation Area aims to help wildlife and visitors safely coexist, funded from the county's building replacement reserve.
Board of Supervisors - May 19, 2026
Another $1.1 million was poured into defending the county against the SLO Coastkeeper lawsuit over Lopez Dam — Peschong voted yes 'under protest,' worrying ratepayers will ultimately foot the bill.
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