The purpose of these rules is to simplify the process by which agricultural landowners may maintain channels used for agricultural drainage while ensuring that any maintenance is conducted in a manner that protects, maintains or improves ecological functions of the channels and upholds state objectives for fish recovery, and protects wetlands, waterways and fish and wildlife habitats. Maintenance of channels used for agricultural drainage is critical to the operational and economic viability of Oregon’s farm and ranch lands.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 196.816

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 196.600 to 196.905

History

DOA 91-2026, minor correction filed 02/26/2026, effective 02/26/2026
DOA 17-2020, adopt filed 09/08/2020, effective 09/08/2020