The purpose of placing wetlands or portions of wetlands into the Protection Category is to protect important wetland resources in perpetuity except as specified in OAR 141-120-0020(7), and preserve them for the functions and values they provide for the people of Oregon.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 196.692

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 196.678 - 196.692, 215 & 227.350

History

LB 6-1994, f. & cert. ef. 10-20-94