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OR Rev Stat § 496.228 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources|Chapter 496 - Application, Administration and Enforcement of Wildlife Laws|Section 496.228 - Access and Habitat Board; qualification of members; expenses; term; meetings.

(1) There is established within the State Department of Fish and Wildlife the Access and Habitat Board, consisting of seven members appointed by the State Fish and Wildlife Commission. (2) Three members shall be appointed to represent the broad spectrum of hunters. In making appointments pursuant to this subsection, the commission shall consider recommendations from the State Fish and Wildlife Director. (3) Three members of the board shall be appointed to represent the broad spectrum of agriculture and timber landowners. In making appointments pursuant to this subsection, the commission shall consider recommendations from the State Fish and Wildlife Director from a list of at least five persons submitted by the State Forester and the Director of Agriculture. (4) One member of the board shall be appointed to represent the public and shall serve as the board chairperson. (5) A member of the board shall receive no compensation for services as a member. However, subject to any applicable law regulating travel and other expenses of state officers and employees, a member shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of official duties from such moneys as are made available by ORS 497.104. (6) The term of office of a member of the board is four years. A member of the board is eligible for reappointment. (7) An official action of the board may be taken only upon the affirmative vote of at least four members. (8) The board shall select such officers for such terms and with such duties and powers as the board considers necessary for the performance of those offices. (9) The board shall meet at such times and at such places as may be determined by the chair or by the majority of the members of the board. [1993 c.659 §15; 2009 c.291 §3]
OR Rev Stat § 496.236 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources|Chapter 496 - Application, Administration and Enforcement of Wildlife Laws|Section 496.236 - Advisory councils to board; duties; no compensation or expenses for members.

(1) Individuals who reside in the various regions established for administration of the wildlife resources may form advisory councils, with membership in the same proportion as described for the board, to discuss and consider access and habitat programs and projects and to make recommendations thereon to the Access and Habitat Board. When the board considers proposals affecting a region, the board shall consult with the advisory council for that region if one exists. (2) Employees of the State Department of Fish and Wildlife or other professional biologists who are residents of the various regions may act in an advisory capacity to the various councils. (3) An individual who serves as a member of an advisory council shall receive no compensation or expenses for service as a member. [1993 c.659 §17]
OR Rev Stat § 496.242 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources|Chapter 496 - Application, Administration and Enforcement of Wildlife Laws|Section 496.242 - Access and habitat program funds.

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 496.300, all moneys received by the State Fish and Wildlife Commission pursuant to ORS 497.104 shall be deposited in the Access and Habitat Board Subaccount established in the Fish and Wildlife Account. Moneys in the subaccount may be expended only for the access and habitat programs recommended by the Access and Habitat Board for the benefit of the wildlife resources of this state. (2) The State Department of Fish and Wildlife shall credit the subaccount with a sum equal to 15 percent of the other fund budget for the green forage and Deer Enhancement and Restoration programs in each biennium. (3) The department shall not assess its personnel costs in the administration of ORS 496.169 and 496.228 to 496.242 against the subaccount referred to in this section without the prior approval of the Access and Habitat Board. [1993 c.659 §14; 2001 c.822 §1]
OR Rev Stat § 496.246 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources|Chapter 496 - Application, Administration and Enforcement of Wildlife Laws|Section 496.246 - Use of public lands for hunting; requirements regarding closure of access to public lands; exceptions.

(1)(a) As used in this section, "public lands" means any land, or improvements thereon, owned by the State of Oregon. (b) Public lands open to access and use for hunting shall remain open to access and use for hunting, except as limited by a state agency for reasons of public safety or wildlife management or for any other reason determined by a state agency to be in the public interest. However, a state agency is not required to give preference to hunting over other uses of public lands. (2) In implementing subsection (1) of this section, state agencies shall, to the greatest extent practicable, avoid making determinations that result in a net loss of access to hunting on public lands. (3)(a) Before a state agency restricts or closes access to public lands open to access and use for hunting, the state agency shall notify the State Department of Fish and Wildlife in a sufficient amount of time of the plans to restrict or close access to the public lands in order to allow the department to post notice pursuant to paragraph (b) of this subsection. (b) In order to give hunters notice that a state agency plans to restrict or close access to public lands open to access and use for hunting and before a state agency may restrict or close access to the public lands, the department shall post notice on the department’s website for 30 days after it receives notification under paragraph (a) of this subsection. (c) Paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection do not apply to restrictions or closures for: (A) Emergencies. (B) Fire prevention pursuant to the provisions of ORS 401.165 to 401.236 or 477.535 to 477.550. (C) Critical wildlife management activities. (4) On or before January 1 of each year, the State Fish and Wildlife Director shall submit a report to the Legislative Assembly that describes: (a) The amount, in acres, of public lands open to access and use for hunting that has been closed to hunting by state agencies in the previous calendar year and the reasons for each closure; and (b) The amount, in acres, of public lands that has been opened to access and use for hunting by state agencies in the previous calendar year. [2011 c.454 §2]
OR Rev Stat § 496.252 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources|Chapter 496 - Application, Administration and Enforcement of Wildlife Laws|Section 496.252 - Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund.

(1) The Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund shall be credited to the fund. (2) Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the State Department of Fish and Wildlife to carry out activities that serve to protect, maintain or enhance fish and wildlife resources in Oregon. The activities for which the department may expend fund moneys include, but are not limited to: (a) Promoting the health of Oregon’s ecosystems and fish and wildlife species by implementing conservation programs and strategies identified in the Oregon Conservation Strategy, as defined in ORS 541.890, including conservation programs and strategies for the nearshore identified in the marine component of the Oregon Conservation Strategy; (b) Improving engagement of the public in hunting and fishing opportunities and in other outdoor recreation opportunities related to and in support of healthy fish, wildlife and habitats; (c) Improving educational outreach and engagement of the public, including diverse and underserved communities, related to and in support of healthy fish, wildlife and habitats; (d) Engaging in, and providing funding for, joint projects of the department and the State Parks and Recreation Department or other state agencies as recommended by the Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee established under ORS 496.254; and (e) Other conservation, management, research, habitat improvement, enforcement, outdoor recreation or education activities. (3) The fund shall consist of: (a) Moneys appropriated to the State Department of Fish and Wildlife for deposit in the fund or otherwise transferred to the fund; and (b) Gifts, grants, contributions or other donations for use as described in subsection (2) of this section, that are received by the department from any public or private source and caused to be deposited and credited to the fund. [2019 c.531 §1] Note: 496.252 and 496.254 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 496 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 496.254 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources|Chapter 496 - Application, Administration and Enforcement of Wildlife Laws|Section 496.254 - Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee.

(1) The Oregon Conservation and Recreation Advisory Committee is established as an advisory committee to the State Fish and Wildlife Commission and the State Department of Fish and Wildlife for the purpose of carrying out the duties described in subsection (2) of this section. The commission shall determine the number of members of the committee and the geographical representation by the members. The Governor shall appoint the members of the committee. The Associate Director of Outdoor Recreation, or the associate director’s designee, shall serve as a nonvoting, ex officio member. (2) The committee shall review department policies regarding the use of Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund moneys and make recommendations to the commission and the department regarding the use of fund moneys for implementing and administering department activities. (3) Members of the committee may not receive compensation for service as members. However, subject to any applicable law regulating travel and other expenses of state officers and employees, a member may be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of official duties from moneys available to the department for the purpose of reimbursement of committee members. (4) The department and the committee jointly shall submit a biennial report to the Legislative Assembly as provided in ORS 293.640 regarding the expenditure of moneys deposited in the Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund established under ORS 496.252 and on the status of various activities funded by the moneys. [2019 c.531 §2; 2021 c.613 §1] Note: See note under 496.252.
OR Rev Stat § 496.264 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources|Chapter 496 - Application, Administration and Enforcement of Wildlife Laws|Section 496.264 - Findings.

The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that: (1) Many small streams in eastern Oregon were historically inhabited by beaver populations and strongly influenced by beavers’ unique ability to modify their physical surroundings. Beaver dams had the effect of slowing the flow of water, allowing for natural overflow onto surrounding ancient floodplains and providing many positive benefits to stream ecosystems and to the hydrologic functioning of streams and adjacent water tables. (2) Due, in part, to the near eradication of the once prevalent beaver populations, many stream systems have become severely degraded during the past century, developing deeply eroded and incised stream channels that have lost connectivity with the natural ancient floodplain. These changes to the stream systems have resulted in adverse environmental and economic impacts. (3) The public policy of the State of Oregon is to encourage and support a program for voluntary stream restoration actions by landowners that can help restore both environmental and economic health to eastern Oregon through the construction of environmental restoration weirs, provided that the voluntary stream restoration actions do not have significant adverse consequences for the environment or existing water rights. (4) Environmental restoration weirs constructed pursuant to ORS 496.266 may provide benefits to stream restoration that include: (a) Improving habitat conditions; (b) Slowing stream runoff; (c) Decreasing the chance of catastrophic wildfire; (d) Improving carbon sequestration; and (e) Improving economic productivity of the adjacent ancient floodplain. [2021 c.63 §2] Note: 496.264 and 496.266 were added to and made a part of the wildlife laws by legislative action but were not added to ORS chapter 496 or any series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 496.270 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources|Chapter 496 - Application, Administration and Enforcement of Wildlife Laws|Section 496.270 - Immunity from liability for damages resulting from habitat or water quality improvement project; exceptions.

(1) The Legislative Assembly declares that it is the policy of the State of Oregon to encourage operators, timber owners and landowners to voluntarily improve fish and wildlife habitat. In order to carry out this policy, the Legislative Assembly encourages cooperation among operators, timber owners and landowners and other volunteers. (2) Consistent with the limitations of ORS 105.672 to 105.696, a landowner is not liable in contract or tort for any personal injury, death or property damage that arises out of the use of the land by: (a) A volunteer conducting a fish and wildlife habitat improvement project; or (b) A participant of a state-funded or federally funded watershed or stream restoration or enhancement program. (3) An operator, timber owner or landowner shall not be held liable for any damages resulting from: (a) A fish and wildlife habitat improvement project done in cooperation and consultation with the State Department of Fish and Wildlife or the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, or conducted as part of a forest management practice in accordance with ORS 527.610 to 527.770, 527.990 and 527.992; or (b) Leaving large woody debris within the waters of this state to protect, retain and recruit large woody debris for the purposes of fish habitat and water quality improvement. (4) The limitations to liability provided by subsections (2) and (3) of this section do not apply if the damages, injury or death was caused by willful, wanton or intentional conduct on the part of the operator, timber owner or landowner or by the gross negligence of the operator, timber owner or landowner. As used in this subsection "gross negligence" means negligence which is materially greater than the mere absence of reasonable care under the circumstances, and which is characterized by indifference to or reckless disregard of the rights of others. (5) The limitation on liability provided by subsection (3) of this section does not apply to claims for death or personal injuries. [1993 c.701 §2; 1997 c.207 §1; 1999 c.863 §3] Note: 496.270 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 496 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 496.272 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources|Chapter 496 - Application, Administration and Enforcement of Wildlife Laws|Section 496.272 - Wildlife Corridor Action Plan.

(1) The State Department of Fish and Wildlife shall collect, analyze and develop the best available science and data regarding the connectivity of wildlife habitat areas. The State Department of Fish and Wildlife, in cooperation with the Department of Transportation, shall use the data to develop a plan, to be known as the Wildlife Corridor Action Plan, to preserve long-term habitat connectivity for wildlife as defined in ORS 496.004. The plan shall provide guidance for all state agencies to develop benchmarks for the designation and protection of wildlife corridors in Oregon. (2) The Wildlife Corridor Action Plan shall, at a minimum, include: (a) Identification of species of concern that are at risk from habitat fragmentation or barriers to species movement. (b) Identification of the known migration and dispersal corridors for species identified under paragraph (a) of this subsection. (c) A description of the potential effects of climate change on the movement of species identified under paragraph (a) of this subsection. (d) Identification of known and potential human-caused barriers in Oregon that negatively affect wildlife habitat connectivity. (e) A contemporary map showing existing and potential wildlife corridors and core high quality habitat areas. (f) A list of areas for which designation of wildlife corridors, land acquisition or other agency actions are of high priority to protect wildlife movement or habitat connectivity. The bases for identification of the high priority areas shall include but not be limited to a designation of a species by the federal government or the State Fish and Wildlife Commission as an endangered species or threatened species. (3) The State Department of Fish and Wildlife shall review and update the Wildlife Corridor Action Plan every five years. Prior to final adoption of the plan or of a plan update the department shall: (a) Post the plan or update on the department website and provide an opportunity for public comment; and (b) Deliver a copy of the plan or update to Senate and House interim or regular committees relating to natural resources. (4) Prior to final adoption of a proposed update, the State Department of Fish and Wildlife shall prepare a report on implementation of the update, including but not limited to information concerning changes in the number of high priority wildlife corridors established or planned. The State Department of Fish and Wildlife shall post the report on the department website and deliver the report to Senate and House interim or regular committees relating to natural resources. [2019 c.272 §1] Note: 496.272 and 496.273 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 496 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 496.273 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources|Chapter 496 - Application, Administration and Enforcement of Wildlife Laws|Section 496.273 - Agency assistance and advice regarding plan.

All agencies of state government, as defined in ORS 174.111, are directed to assist and advise the State Department of Fish and Wildlife in the development of the Wildlife Corridor Action Plan and in the five-year reviews of the plan required under ORS 496.272. [2019 c.272 §2] Note: See note under 496.272. Note: Section 3, chapter 272, Oregon Laws 2019, provides: Sec. 3. The State Department of Fish and Wildlife shall initiate work on the Wildlife Corridor Action Plan no later than January 1, 2020, and report department findings and recommendations regarding the designation and protection of wildlife corridors to interim or regular Senate and House committees relating to natural resources in the manner provided by ORS 192.245 no later than September 15, 2022. [2019 c.272 §3]
OR Rev Stat § 496.280 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources|Chapter 496 - Application, Administration and Enforcement of Wildlife Laws|Section 496.280 - Findings.

The Legislative Assembly finds, in the interest of all Oregonians, a necessity to improve Oregon’s fishery resource through the further involvement of its citizens and through support by additional financial revenues. [1989 c.512 §2] Note: 496.280 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 496 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 496.283 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources|Chapter 496 - Application, Administration and Enforcement of Wildlife Laws|Section 496.283 - Use of certain moneys; limitations on expenditures.

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 506.306, all moneys received by the State Fish and Wildlife Commission pursuant to ORS 497.126, 508.288 and 508.506 shall be deposited in a separate subaccount in the State Wildlife Fund. Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, moneys in the subaccount may be expended only for State Department of Fish and Wildlife fish restoration and enhancement programs for the benefit of the fish resources of this state. (2) Fees collected from salmon ranching permits authorized under ORS 508.700 to 508.745 may not be commingled with public fishery funds collected and deposited in the subaccount referred to in this section. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the department shall use moneys from salmon ranching permits authorized under ORS 508.700 to 508.745 to monitor the effect and impact of private salmon ranching on the fishery resources of Oregon. (3) The department: (a) May not divert budgeted funds to other projects as funds pursuant to ORS 497.126, 508.288 and 508.506 become available. (b) May use the subaccount moneys only for programs vital to the restoration of Oregon fisheries as required by Oregon Revised Statutes and administrative rules. (c) May not assess department personnel costs in the administration of activities benefiting fish restoration and enhancement programs against the subaccount referred to in this section without the prior approval of the Restoration and Enhancement Board. [1989 c.512 §10; 1991 c.184 §4; 2015 c.779 §42; 2019 c.458 §1]