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Detailed Information for: District Temporary Water Right Transfers
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Updated: 8/24/2007
Description: Transfer application to temporarily change, for one irrigation season, the place of water use, the type of water use identified in a right to store water, the type of use from a primary right to a supplemental right, a point of diversion or appropriation, and a surface water point of diversion to a ground water appropriation.

Water related projects often require multiple permits. Please see Common Water Related Projects for information on other permits that may be required to accomplish your project.
Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: ORS 540
OAR 690-385
Duration: One irrigation season
Fees - application, exam, etc.:  Fees apply. See "Changes to Water Rights" Oregon Water Resources Fee Schedule for details.
Responsible Agency: Water Resources Department
Bonding Requirements: None
Insurance Requirements: None
Prerequisites: 1. A district temporary transfer is limited to changes to irrigation water rights located within district boundaries. The definition of "district boundaries" is found in OAR 690-385-0100(3).

2. A water right must be "a water use subject to transfer" to qualify. The definition of "water use subject to transfer" is found in OAR 690-385-0100(17).
Application Form: Application for Water Right Transfer (and mark on it
Service Links:  Water Right Transfers
 Transfer of Water Rights Forms
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  Agency Information
Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
Agency Name: Water Resources Department
E-mail Address: Kenneth.L.Smith@state.or.us
Phone: 503-986-0900
Mail Address: Oregon Water Resources Department
725 Summer St NE
Salem, OR 97301 - 1271
Website Information: http://www.wrd.state.or.us/

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