Wyoming landowner rejects reservoir deal; $80 million project considers eminent domain for final land

Times of India - Oct 17, 2026

In Wyoming, the Alkali Creek Reservoir project encounters significant hurdles as landowners resist easement agreements. Local landowner Paul Hughes has rejected an offer of $3,600 per acre, leading to discussions about eminent domain. While the project seeks to supply irrigation water to families, concerns about equitable benefit sharing arise, with landowners feeling they will endure construction impacts without receiving direct advantages.

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