| Updated: |
3/20/2007 |
| Description: |
The Allocation of Conserved Water Program allows a water user who conserves water to use a portion of the conserved water on additional lands, lease or sell the water, or dedicate the water to instream use. Use of this program is voluntary and provides benefits to both water right holders and instream values. In the absence of Department approval of an allocation of conserved water, water users who make the necessary investments to improve their water use efficiency are not allowed to use the conserved water to meet new needs; instead any unused water remains in the stream where it is available for the next appropriator. In exchange for granting the user the right to "spread" a portion of the conserved water to new uses, the law requires allocation of a portion to the state for instream use. |
| Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: |
ORS 537.455 to .500
OAR 690-018
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| Duration: |
Permanent |
| Fees - application, exam, etc.: |
Fees apply. See "Allocation of Conserved Water" at Oregon Water Resources Fee Schedule for details. |
| Responsible Agency: |
Water Resources Department |
| Fee Exemptions: |
A portion of the application fee shall be waived pursuant to OAR 690-018-0040(25) |
| Bonding Requirements: |
None |
| Insurance Requirements: |
None |
| Prerequisites: |
Conserved water may be allocated only through a reduction in the use of an existing water right. |
| Application Form: |
Application for Allocation of Conserved Water |
| Service Links: |
 Water Rights Information System
 Water Rights Information Query
 Application for Allocation and Use of Conserved Water
Agency Contact Information
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| Required Documentation: |
Please see the "Please Include the Following Exhibits:" section of the application form |
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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/ |
