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OR Rev Stat § 541.910 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.910 - Voluntary local watershed councils.

(1) Local government groups are encouraged to form voluntary local watershed councils in accordance with the guidelines set forth in subsection (2) of this section. The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board may work cooperatively with any local watershed council that may be formed. Requests from local watershed councils for state assistance shall be evaluated on the basis of whether the requesting organization reflects the interests of the affected watershed and the potential to protect and enhance the quality of the watershed in question. (2) Local watershed councils formed under subsection (1) of this section shall consist of a majority of local residents, including local officials. A watershed council may be a new or existing organization as long as the council represents a balance of interested and affected persons within the watershed and assures a high level of citizen involvement in the development and implementation of a watershed action program. A local watershed council may include representatives of local government, representatives of nongovernment organizations and private citizens, including but not limited to: (a) Representatives of local and regional boards, commissions, districts and agencies; (b) Representatives of federally recognized Indian tribes; (c) Public interest group representatives; (d) Private landowners; (e) Industry representatives; (f) Members of academic, scientific and professional communities; and (g) Representatives of state and federal agencies. (3) Each watershed council shall periodically report the activities of the council to the county governing body. [Formerly 541.388; 2017 c.14 §4] Note: See note under 541.890.
OR Rev Stat § 541.912 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.912 - Duties of Natural Resources Division.

In addition to the duties conferred on the Natural Resources Division of the State Department of Agriculture under ORS 561.400 and 568.210 to 568.808 and 568.900 to 568.933, the division shall: (1) In cooperation with the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, provide appropriate personnel who, under the direction of the board, shall: (a) Serve as community advisors to cooperatively develop watershed enhancement projects with volunteers; and (b) Cooperatively evaluate watershed enhancement projects with those responsible for project implementation. (2) Provide technical assistance to individuals responsible for implementation of a watershed enhancement project. (3) Work with the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board to coordinate the implementation of enhancement projects with the activities of other agencies, including but not limited to, those state and federal agencies participating in coordinated resource management planning. [Formerly 541.390] Note: See note under 541.890.
OR Rev Stat § 541.916 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.916 - Responsibilities of state agency participating in Oregon Plan.

Any state agency participating in the programs and activities described in ORS 541.898 shall: (1) Upon request of any person who believes the person’s private property rights may be adversely affected by the Oregon Plan, provide the person with written information about the agency’s dispute resolution services available pursuant to ORS 183.502. (2) Report to the appropriate legislative committee any dispute resolution services requested under this section, and the outcome of such dispute resolution. [Formerly 541.411] Note: See note under 541.890.
OR Rev Stat § 541.918 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.918 - Implementation of grant programs.

In cooperation with other state, interstate and federal agencies, tribes, local governments, watershed councils, soil and water conservation districts, not-for-profit organizations and volunteer groups, the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board shall facilitate the implementation of the grant programs established under ORS 541.890 to 541.969. [Formerly 541.368] Note: See note under 541.890.
OR Rev Stat § 541.923 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.923 - Watershed management program; project funding; high priority watersheds.

(1) The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board shall initiate a watershed management program that relies on the establishment of voluntary local watershed councils comprised of residents, state and federal agency staff, members of federally recognized Indian tribes and other citizens interested in the management of watersheds and that provides for the development by these partnerships of local plans that may include but are not limited to the assessment of the watershed condition, the creation of a watershed action plan and a strategy for implementing the action plan. The program shall focus state resources on the achievement of sustainable watershed health, including funding major projects that contribute to the overall health of a watershed. In addition, the board shall fund smaller, voluntary projects for watershed enhancement and for restoration of riparian areas and associated uplands. (2) In carrying out the program under subsection (1) of this section, the board may designate high priority watersheds. However, the designation of high priority watersheds is intended only as a management tool for state agencies in allocating resources to support coordinated watershed management activities. Such designation is not intended to establish or confer any right, duty or authority, nor to have any legal significance beyond that described in this section, nor to discourage or prohibit the formation and function of voluntary local watershed councils in other watersheds. (3) The elected officials representing the appropriate local government groups containing or within a proposed watershed council area shall determine whether to participate in the voluntary formation of a local watershed council. When multiple local government groups are involved within an area that would be served by a watershed council, the affected local government groups shall together determine their respective roles and the appropriate method for appointing members to a local watershed council. [Formerly 541.384] Note: See note under 541.890.
OR Rev Stat § 541.934 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.934 - Grant recipient liability insurance.

The recipient of a grant issued by the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board must maintain an insurance policy providing liability protection for actions by, or on behalf of, the recipient in connection with the grant. The insurance must provide liability protection for the recipient and for all officers, employees and agents of the recipient acting within the scope of their employment or duties. The board may include the cost of liability insurance as part of, or in connection with, a grant award. The board, in consultation with the grant recipient, shall establish guidelines for the liability coverage. [2017 c.14 §1] Note: 541.934 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 541 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 541.935 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.935 - Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds Legal Fund; sources; uses.

There is hereby established in the State Treasury the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds Legal Fund for the purpose of funding the activities of the Department of Justice in providing legal advice to or appearing on behalf of a state agency that takes, funds or authorizes actions when those actions are challenged under the federal Endangered Species Act (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), as amended, or the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (P.L. 92-500), as amended, to the limits of the fund. The fund created by this section shall consist of all moneys received on behalf of the fund by gift, grant or appropriation, from whatever source. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of Justice for the uses described in this section. Such uses may include, but need not be limited to, participation in a legal proceeding involving an action taken by a citizen or political subdivision of this state, where that action is authorized or funded by this state, and where: (1) The state agency that authorizes or funds the action: (a) Determines that the action is consistent with the Oregon Plan and is in compliance with applicable state laws; and (b) Recommends to the Attorney General that the state participate in such legal challenge; and (2) The Attorney General, after consulting with the Governor, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, determines that such participation is in the best strategic interest of the state. [Formerly 541.415] Note: See note under 541.890.
OR Rev Stat § 541.937 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.937 - Flexible Incentives Account; sources; uses.

(1) There is created a Flexible Incentives Account in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the account shall be credited to the account. The moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board for the purposes specified in this section. (2) The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board shall use the Flexible Incentives Account to assist landowners in the implementation of strategies intended to protect and restore native species of fish, wildlife and plants and to maintain long-term ecological health, diversity and productivity in a manner consistent with statewide, regional or local conservation plans. The board shall seek to fund those strategies that offer the greatest public benefit at the lowest cost. The account may also be used to fund activities to achieve the purposes of stewardship agreements entered into under ORS 541.973 between a landowner, or a representative of the landowner, and the State Department of Agriculture or the State Board of Forestry. (3) The account shall consist of moneys appropriated to it by the Legislative Assembly and moneys provided to the board by federal, state, regional or local governments for the purposes specified in this section. The board may accept private moneys in the form of gifts, grants and bequests for deposit into the account. [Formerly 541.381] Note: See note under 541.890.
OR Rev Stat § 541.940 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.940 - Parks and Natural Resources Fund.

(1) There is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund, the Parks and Natural Resources Fund to be administered by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. All moneys transferred from the State Lottery Fund and all other moneys authorized to be transferred to the Parks and Natural Resources Fund from whatever source are appropriated continuously for the public purposes of restoring and protecting Oregon’s parks, beaches, watersheds and native fish and wildlife habitats. Fifteen percent of the net proceeds from the Oregon State Lottery shall be deposited in the Parks and Natural Resources Fund created under this subsection. (2) The Legislative Assembly may not limit expenditures from the Parks and Natural Resources Fund. The Legislative Assembly may appropriate other moneys or revenues to the Parks and Natural Resources Fund. [Formerly 541.377] Note: See note under 541.890.
OR Rev Stat § 541.945 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.945 - Watershed Conservation Operating Fund; purposes.

(1) The Watershed Conservation Operating Fund is established in the State Treasury separate and distinct from the General Fund. The Watershed Conservation Operating Fund shall consist of all moneys placed in the fund as provided by law. The purpose of the fund is to carry out activities that support all of the purposes described in ORS 541.942. Moneys in the Watershed Conservation Operating Fund shall be used for each of the following: (a) To develop, implement or update state conservation strategies or plans to protect or restore native fish or wildlife habitats or to protect or restore natural watershed or ecosystem functions to improve water quality or stream flows; (b) To develop, implement or update regional or local strategies or plans that are consistent with state strategies or plans described in paragraph (a) of this subsection; (c) To develop, implement or update state strategies or plans to prevent, detect, control or eradicate invasive species that threaten native fish or wildlife habitats or that impair water quality; (d) To support local delivery, including but not limited to delivery by watershed councils, soil and water conservation districts and other community-based organizations, of watershed education activities and other programs or projects that protect or restore native fish or wildlife habitats, watersheds or ecosystems; (e) To pay the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board costs of administering the Watershed Conservation Grant Fund; (f) To enforce fish and wildlife laws and regulations and fish and wildlife habitat protection laws and regulations; and (g) To reimburse the Secretary of State as described in ORS 297.230 for the costs of audits performed by the Secretary of State under section 4c, Article XV of the Oregon Constitution. (2) Interest accruing to the Watershed Conservation Operating Fund shall be credited to the fund. Watershed Conservation Operating Fund moneys appropriated and not expended by the completion of a biennium shall remain in the Watershed Conservation Operating Fund. (3) Any public or private source may make gifts or grants to the Watershed Conservation Operating Fund. [2011 c.643 §16] Note: 541.945 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 541 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 541.947 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.947 - Watershed Conservation Grant Fund.

(1) The Watershed Conservation Grant Fund is established separate and distinct from the General Fund. The Watershed Conservation Grant Fund shall consist of all moneys placed in the fund as provided by law. All moneys in the Watershed Conservation Grant Fund are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board for grants to fund projects described in ORS 541.958 that use grant moneys as provided under ORS 541.956. Interest accruing to the Watershed Conservation Grant Fund shall be credited to the fund. Watershed Conservation Grant Fund moneys appropriated and not expended by the completion of a biennium shall remain in the Watershed Conservation Grant Fund. (2) The board also may accept gifts and grants from any public or private source for the purpose of providing the grants described in this section. [2011 c.643 §12] Note: See note under 541.890.
OR Rev Stat § 541.949 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.949 - Authority of board to accept moneys; disposition.

(1) The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board may accept moneys from any public or private source, including the federal government, made available for the purpose of encouraging, promoting and securing watershed enhancement or to facilitate and assist in carrying out the functions of the board, including administrative expenses, as provided by law. (2) All moneys received by the board under this section shall be deposited in the State Treasury and kept in separate accounts in the General Fund designated according to the purposes for which moneys were made available. (3) Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 291.238, all moneys received under this section are continuously appropriated to the board for the purpose for which they were made available and shall be expended in accordance with the terms and conditions upon which they were made available. [Formerly 541.372] Note: See note under 541.890.
OR Rev Stat § 541.950 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.950 - Authority of Governor to accept moneys; disposition.

(1) The Governor may receive gifts, grants, bequests, endowments and donations of moneys from public and private sources, including the federal government, for the purpose of implementing the Oregon Plan, as described in ORS 541.898, and the Oregon Conservation Strategy. (2) If requested by the source, the Governor shall deposit moneys received under this section into the Watershed Conservation Grant Fund for use as provided under ORS 541.956. The Governor shall deposit all other moneys received under this section in the State Treasury to the credit of the Watershed Conservation Operating Fund established under ORS 541.945. [Formerly 541.373] Note: See note under 541.890.
OR Rev Stat § 541.956 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.956 - Watershed Conservation Grant Fund purposes.

The purpose of the Watershed Conservation Grant Fund is to provide funding for grants to achieve the purposes and uses described in ORS 541.942 and to implement the mission of the Oregon Plan, including but not limited to grants to further the Oregon Conservation Strategy and the watershed health and native fish recovery programs of this state. Moneys appropriated to the fund shall be used only for the following activities: (1) Acquiring from willing owners interests in land or water that will protect or restore native fish or wildlife habitats. The interests may include, but need not be limited to, fee interests, conservation easements or leases. (2) Projects to protect or restore native fish habitat or wildlife habitat. (3) Projects to protect or restore natural watershed or ecosystem functions in order to improve water quality or stream flows. (4) Resource assessment, planning, design and engineering, technical assistance, monitoring and outreach activities necessary for carrying out subsections (1) to (3) of this section. [2011 c.643 §13] Note: See note under 541.890.
OR Rev Stat § 541.958 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.958 - Criteria for project receiving moneys from Watershed Conservation Grant Fund.

The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board may award funds from the Watershed Conservation Grant Fund only for activities described in ORS 541.956. Any project that the board approves for funding shall comply with the following criteria: (1) There is a matching contribution from other program funds, in-kind services or other investment in the project; (2) The project to be funded is reviewed and approved by a technical committee established in accordance with ORS 541.926; and (3) The project provides a public benefit by supporting improved: (a) Water quality; (b) Native fish or wildlife habitat; or (c) Watershed or ecosystem function. [Formerly 541.401] Note: See note under 541.890.
OR Rev Stat § 541.960 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.960 - Title restrictions on land purchased through grant agreement; rules.

(1) Land purchased through a grant agreement with the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board shall be subject to title restrictions that are consistent with the conservation purposes of the grant and give the board the authority to approve, approve with conditions or deny the sale or transfer of the land. The board may require conditions on the sale or transfer to: (a) Ensure consistency with the intent of the original grant; (b) Ensure the ability of the party receiving the land through the sale or transfer to carry out the obligations under the grant agreement; and (c) Address the disposition of proceeds from the sale or transfer, including any provisions for repayment, with interest, of any grant funds. (2) The board may not allow a sale or transfer that results in any profit to any person. (3) The board shall, by rule, define "profit" for the purpose of not allowing sales or transfers and shall specify the process and criteria that the board will use in considering whether to approve, approve with conditions or deny a sale or transfer. [Formerly 541.376] Note: See note under 541.890.
OR Rev Stat § 541.963 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 15 - Water Resources, Agriculture and Food|Chapter 541 - Water Distributors; Water Releases; Conservation and Storage; Water Development Projects; Watershed Management and Enhancement|Section 541.963 - Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board report to Legislative Assembly.

The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board shall report biennially to the Legislative Assembly on the implementation of the management program under ORS 541.923 and grants awarded under ORS 541.956. The report shall include but need not be limited to: (1) An explanation of the effectiveness and workability of the partnership process described in ORS 541.923; (2) A description of any modifications to the process that have been instituted; and (3) Recommendations concerning the need for future legislative action. [Formerly 541.392] Note: See note under 541.890.