| Updated: |
6/7/2007 |
| Description: |
Under Oregon law, all water is publicly owned. With some exceptions, cities, farmers, factory owners, and other water users must obtain a permit or water right from the Water Resources Department to use water from any source, whether it is from underground, lakes, or streams. The following water use permits are those most commonly involved with water related projects.District Permanent or Temporary Water Right Transfers
Hydroelectric Water Right Amendment
Hydroelectric Water Right, New Major or Minor Public
Hydroelectric Water Right, New Major or Minor Private
State Hydroelectric Water Right, Reauthorize (Federal or none Federal License)
Store Water (Standard or Alternate), Permit to
Appropriate Ground or Surface Water, Permit to
Water Use/Limited License
Water Right Permit Amendment
Water Right Permits Issued for Municipal and Quasi-municipal use, Extension of time permit
Water Right Substitution
Water Right Transfer Time Extension
Water Right Transfers, Temporary Transfers, Time Limited Transfers Here is access to all the water use permits information pages. |
| Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: |
ORS 537
ORS 540
OAR 690
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| Duration: |
Varies |
| Fees - application, exam, etc.: |
Varies, please see specific water right information page. |
| Responsible Agency: |
Water Resources Department |
| Service Links: |
Agency Contact Information
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| Additional Information: |
An Introduction to Oregon's Water Laws |
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Agency Information
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Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
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| Agency Name: |
Water Resources Department |
| E-mail Address: |
Kenneth.L.Smith@state.or.us
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| Phone: |
503-986-0900
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| Mail Address: |
Oregon Water Resources Department
725 Summer St NE
Salem, OR 97301
- 1271
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| Website Information: |
http://www.wrd.state.or.us/ |
