Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 690 - WATER RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Division 518 - MID-COAST BASIN PROGRAM
Section 690-518-0030 - Minimum Perennial Streamflows

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 690-518-0030

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

(1) For the purpose of maintaining a minimum perennial streamflow sufficient to support aquatic life and recreation, no appropriations of water except for reservations in OAR 690-518-0020, human consumption, livestock con-sumption, or waters legally released from storage shall be granted for the waters of the following streams and their tributaries for flows below the amounts specified in Table 1.

(2)

(a) To support aquatic life and minimize pollution, in accordance with Section 3, Chapter 796, Oregon Laws 1983, no appropriation of water shall be granted for waters of the streams and tributaries listed in Table 2 when flows are below the specified levels. This limitation shall not apply to:
(A) Human and livestock consumption; and

(B) Water legally released from storage.

(b) Attainment of the specified flow levels during some portions of the year will require development of water storage or implementation of other measures to augment flows.

(3) The minimum perennial streamflows established by the July 12, 1966 Mid-Coast Basin Program shall remain in effect over appropriations issued from July 12, 1966 to March 26, 1974.

Tables referenced are available from the agency.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 536 & 537

Stats. Implemented:

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