1. (1) The Department shall coordinate with WRD on establishing priorities for monitoring of flows of instream water rights: The Department shall coordinate with WRD watermasters to develop monitoring plans for instream water rights. The location and method of instream flow measurement shall be selected to ensure that the instream water right is adequately monitored throughout the entire reach. Monitoring plans may include:

   1. (a) Use of volunteers and Department personnel to conduct monitoring;
   2. (b) The frequency of monitoring;
   3. (c) A system for reporting and enforcing violations of instream water rights.
2. (2) In cases where it is known that the request for flows is higher than the estimated average natural flow, as defined by WRD, the Department shall provide in the application justification for additional flow or identify the intended source of water in accordance with OAR 690-077-0045(3)(e) (WRD).

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 183.335(7), 183.341 & 537.332 - 537.360

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 537.338

History

PR 5-1991, f. & cert. ef. 5-17-91