ORS 536.595
Department discussions with Corps of Engineers over operation of Detroit Lake


In discussions held with the United States Army Corps of Engineers over seasonal operations of impoundments within the Willamette Basin reservoir system, including Detroit Lake, the Water Resources Department shall:

(1)

Specify that the State of Oregon has determined that Detroit Lake is an important recreational resource to the citizens of Oregon.

(2)

Encourage the United States Army Corps of Engineers to place Detroit Lake as the highest priority recreational use lake in the Willamette Basin reservoir system.

(3)

If the United States Army Corps of Engineers indicates that recreational use of Detroit Lake will not receive the highest priority, notify communities that may be detrimentally affected by such a decision and hold public meetings within the affected communities. [2001 c.837 §1]
Note: 536.595 (Department discussions with Corps of Engineers over operation of Detroit Lake) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 536 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
Note: Sections 1 and 2, chapter 608, Oregon Laws 2021, provide:
Sec. 1. Water level assessment and budgeting. The Water Resources Department shall:

(1)

Enter into a cost-matching agreement with the United States Geological Survey to develop and publish ground water budgets for all major hydrologic basins in this state.

(2)

Contract for a person to produce a peer-reviewed report on statewide consumptive water use that summarizes historical irrigation consumptive water use for all irrigated fields and estimates open water evaporation from all major reservoirs in this state between 1984 and 2020.

(3)

Expand a comprehensive ground water level monitoring network to improve estimates of changes in ground water storage.

(4)

Measure progress in estimating and monitoring ground water levels, ground water recharge and consumptive ground water use by:

(a)

Publishing one or more reports that quantify ground water recharge for all major hydrologic basins in this state;

(b)

Producing statewide maps and datasets that quantify open water evaporation from all major reservoirs in this state;

(c)

Collecting and processing data concerning baseline ground water levels and use;

(d)

Assessing the time and cost of conducting ground water basin studies; and

(e)

Prioritizing hydrologic basins in this state for study.

(5)

Ensure that department staff members serve as community engagement coordinators to help communities provide the data described in this section and use the data collected by the department pursuant to this section. [2021 c.608 §1]
Sec. 2. Sunset. Section 1 of this 2021 Act is repealed on January 2, 2032. [2021 c.608 §2]
Note: Section 3, chapter 633, Oregon Laws 2021, provides:
Sec. 3. Facilitated meetings related to transfers of stored water. For the purpose of finding agreement among stakeholders on a path forward for transfers of stored water and development of related legislative proposals, the Water Resources Commission shall:

(1)

Engage professional facilitation services.

(2)

Seek a facilitator with national renown and subject matter expertise.

(3)

Retain, if possible, a senior lead facilitator and a junior support facilitator.

(4)

Hold six to 12 meetings, in person if practicable, with at least 20 diverse stakeholders, including from federal and state agencies, between the effective date of this 2021 Act [January 1, 2022] and June 30, 2023.

(5)

Design a process for the meetings and conduct stakeholder interviews and research before the meetings. [2021 c.633 §3]

Source: Section 536.595 — Department discussions with Corps of Engineers over operation of Detroit Lake, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors536.­html.

536.007
Definitions
536.009
Water Resources Department Water Right Operating Fund
536.015
Water Resources Department Hydroelectric Fund
536.017
Records of expenditures from Water Resources Department Hydroelectric Fund
536.021
Water Measurement Cost Share Program Revolving Fund
536.022
Water Resources Commission
536.025
Duty of commission
536.026
Powers of Water Resources Commission
536.027
Rules and standards
536.028
Rules pertaining to human or livestock consumption uses within or above scenic waterway
536.031
Applicability of rules to completed application for permit
536.032
Water Resources Director
536.037
Functions of director
536.039
Water Resources Department
536.040
Public records
536.045
Sending or receipt of documents in electronic form
536.050
Fees
536.055
Agreements to expedite processing and review of applications, permits and other administrative matters
536.075
Judicial review of final order of commission or department
536.080
Effect of records of former State Water Board and State Water Superintendent
536.090
Ground water advisory committee
536.220
Policy on water resources generally
536.231
Commission to devise plans and programs for development of water resources
536.235
Policy on minimum streamflows
536.238
Policy on water storage facilities
536.241
Policy on water supply
536.295
Conditions for consideration of application for use not classified in basin program
536.300
Formulation of state water resources program
536.310
Purposes and policies to be considered in formulating state water resources program
536.315
Designation of exact land areas included within auxiliary lands
536.320
Limitation of powers of commission
536.330
Water Resources Act as supplemental to and including existing statutes
536.340
Classification of water as to highest and best use and quantity of use
536.350
Delivery of water resources statement to certain public bodies
536.360
State agencies and public corporations to conform to statement of state water resources policy
536.370
Exercise of power in conflict with state water resources policy not effective until approved by commission
536.380
Notification to commission of proposed exercise of power involving water resources required
536.390
Approval without filing notification
536.400
Application to court to compel compliance with state water resources policy
536.410
Withdrawal of unappropriated waters from appropriation by commission order
536.420
Representation of state in carrying out compacts and agreements with other governmental agencies regarding water resources
536.440
Investigations and studies
536.450
Assistance by commission to other persons and agencies
536.460
Preparation and submission of information or recommendations to other persons or agencies
536.470
Coordination of local, state, interstate and federal programs
536.480
Making available information concerning water resources
536.490
Attendance at conferences and meetings
536.500
Acceptance and expenditure of moneys from public and private sources
536.520
State agencies and public corporations furnishing information and services to commission
536.540
Approval of voucher claims
536.570
Moneys and securities of irrigation districts in possession of Water Resources Commission
536.580
Rights acquired prior to August 3, 1955, not affected
536.590
Rights acquired prior to January 1, 1956, not affected
536.595
Department discussions with Corps of Engineers over operation of Detroit Lake
536.700
“Drainage basin” defined
536.710
Policy
536.720
Declaration of state authority
536.730
Effect of emergency powers on vested water rights
536.740
Governor’s authority to declare drought
536.750
Powers of commission after declaration of drought
536.760
Cessation of actions taken under ORS 536.750
536.770
Purchase of option or agreement for use of water permit or right during declared drought
536.780
Water conservation or curtailment plan
536.900
Civil penalties
536.905
Notice
536.910
Amount of penalty
536.915
Remission or reduction of penalty
536.920
Factors to be considered in imposition of penalty
536.930
Consequence of failure to follow order
536.935
Disposition of penalties
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