Oregon Revised Statutes
In order that the natural resources of Oregon in land, water and power may be utilized to the highest advantage of the people, complete cooperation between the state and federal authorities in controlling, investigating and developing these resources in the interest of the people of the state is essential. Therefore, the Water Resources Commission may, on be…
The intent of ORS 542.010 to 542.050, as outlined in ORS 542.010, is to have on file ready and available, such detailed surveys and information as will not only permit, but will tend to induce, the beneficial use of water by private persons, irrigation districts, corporations, or possibly by the state or national government.
As soon as practicable after the completion of the surveys and investigations, the Water Resources Commission shall prepare or have prepared a report setting forth the plans, specifications and estimated cost of construction, maintenance and operation of the projects, together with any other information tending to show their feasibility, and may in the discr…
The Water Resources Commission, on behalf of the state, shall withdraw and withhold from appropriation any unappropriated water which may be required for any project under investigation or to be investigated under the provisions of ORS 542.010 to 542.050. If the project is found to be feasible, the commission shall withhold the same from appropriation until …
As the purposes of ORS 542.010 to 542.050 are to secure the most immediate, as well as the most beneficial, ultimate use of the available waters for any certain project, the Water Resources Commission, as occasion may require, may grant permits and arrange the details so that minor portions of the project may be segregated and constructed at any time. Howeve…
The Water Resources Commission shall establish gauging stations at suitable points on the various streams of the state to determine the daily and seasonal fluctuations in the flow of the water; shall make surveys and profiles to determine the fall of stream suitable for power development; and shall prepare topographic maps of the territory adjacent to the pr…
In order to carry out the purpose of ORS 542.060 all persons employed under that section may enter and cross all lands within the state; provided, that in so doing, no unnecessary damage is done to private property.
The Water Resources Commission, with the approval of the Governor, may identify proposed or existing water projects which offer significant public benefit, and recommend to the Legislative Assembly funding of those projects in proportion to the public benefits offered by an existing project, or expected to be obtained from a proposed project. In order to be…
On behalf of this state, the Water Resources Commission may cooperate with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the United States Geological Survey, the United States Reclamation Service, or any other federal agency or commission engaged in similar work, and may enter into contracts or agreements whenever it appears desirable or advantageous to the stat…
Any moneys arising from power licenses under the Federal Waterpower Act, approved June 10, 1920, and paid over to the state, shall be credited by the State Treasurer to the General Fund.
The Water Resources Commission may accept and expend moneys from any public or private source, including the federal government, made available for the purpose of conducting hydrologic investigations of Oregon water resources and to assist in carrying out the commission’s functions as provided by law. All moneys received by the commission under this section …
It hereby is declared that public interest, welfare, convenience and necessity require the construction of a system of works in accordance with the general comprehensive plan for flood control, navigation and other purposes in the Willamette River Basin, as set forth in House Document 544, Seventy-fifth Congress, third session, and the Act of the Seventy-fif…
ROGUE RIVER WATERSHED PROJECT
In order to further necessary investigations and studies for the maximum development of the Rogue River basin and watershed and to conserve established and potential uses thereof, and to facilitate full consideration of various projects to accomplish a coordinated and comprehensive development of the basin and watershed, the United States and its authorized …
OREGON-CALIFORNIA GOOSE LAKE INTERSTATE COMPACT
The Legislative Assembly of the State of Oregon hereby ratifies the Oregon-California Goose Lake Interstate Compact as set out in ORS 542.520. The provisions of the compact are declared to be the laws of this state at such time as the compact becomes effective as provided in subsection (2) of this section. The compact becomes effective when it has been rati…
The provisions of the Oregon-California Goose Lake Interstate Compact are as follows: ______________________________________________________________________________ ARTICLE I PURPOSES The major purposes of this compact are: A. To facilitate and promote the orderly, integrated and comprehensive development, use, conservation and control of the water reso…
A compact, in form as in this section fully set forth, shall be in effect when the States of Idaho, Montana and Washington become parties thereto, and the consent of Congress has been granted as required by section 10, Article I of the United States Constitution. ______________________________________________________________________________ The contracting…
The Legislative Assembly of the State of Oregon hereby ratifies the Klamath River Basin Compact set forth in ORS 542.620, and the provisions of such compact hereby are declared to be the law of this state upon such compact becoming effective as provided in subsection (2) of this section. The compact shall become effective when it has been ratified by the le…
The provisions of the Klamath River Basin Compact are as follows: ______________________________________________________________________________ ARTICLE I PURPOSES The major purposes of this compact are, with respect to the water resources of the Klamath River Basin: A. To facilitate and promote the orderly, integrated and comprehensive development, use…
The Water Resources Director shall be the only representative of this state in administering the Klamath River Basin Compact set forth in ORS 542.620. The director shall receive no additional compensation for services as such representative, but, subject to any other applicable law regulating mileage and traveling and other expenses for state officers, shall…
WATERSHED PROTECTION AND FLOOD PREVENTION PROJECTS
The Water Resources Commission may make surveys and investigations and prepare plans, specifications, estimates and other data, as in the commission’s judgment can accomplish the purposes of the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act. As soon as practicable after completion the commission shall prepare, or have prepared, a report setting forth the res…