Or. Admin. R. 635-500-0800

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 8, August 1, 2024

Section 635-500-0800 - Habitat Objectives

(1) The following operating principles apply to the Willamette River Basin:

(a) The Department shall actively pursue and promote habitat protection and improvement necessary to achieve the objectives for management of the subbasins' fish resources;

(b) The Department shall coordinate with and advise agencies that manage the land and water resources of Willamette subbasins;

(c) Habitat protection shall be emphasized over habitat rehabilitation and enhancement;

(d) Potential losses of fish production from habitat alteration shall be prevented or reduced to the extent possible.

(2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to:

(a) Maintain or improve upstream and downstream passage for fish at dams, water diversions, other manmade obstacles, and existing passage facilities;

(b) Provide necessary in-stream flows for fish production;

(c) Maintain high water quality;

(d) Protect fish habitat from degradation associated with timber harvest, road construction, and related activities on forested lands;

(e) Protect existing stream habitat in lowland areas from degradation associated with agricultural, residential and commercial development, and other human activities;

(f) Reduce the impacts of reservoir construction and water management on fish production;

(g) Expand public informational and educational programs dealing with habitat protection;

(h) Inventory stream and watershed characteristics that affect fish production.

Or. Admin. R. 635-500-0800

FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720

Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720