Applications must be submitted on the most current form prescribed by the Board. In accordance with Section 4(b)(2)(d) of Article XV of the Oregon Constitution and ORS 541.956(4), funds used for outreach activities are required to be necessary for carrying out eligible restoration or acquisition projects. These are described in OAR 695-010 and 695-045. Engagement applications must include the following:

1. (1) The eligible project type, or program that leads to development of eligible project types, that the Engagement Project intends to develop. Eligible project types include:

   1. (a) Acquiring, from willing owners, interests in land or water that will protect or restore native fish or wildlife habitats;
   2. (b) Projects to protect or restore native fish or wildlife habitat;
   3. (c) Projects to protect or restore natural watershed or ecosystem functions in order to improve water quality or streamflow; or
   4. (d) Resource assessment or planning for the above project types.
2. (2) A description of the direct connection the Engagement Project has with future restoration or acquisition projects or programs.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 541.906

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 541.956

History

OWEB 2-2025, amend filed 01/30/2025, effective 01/30/2025
OWEB 2-2017, f. & cert. ef. 7-31-17