The purpose of placing wetlands or portions of wetlands into the Protection Category is to protect important wetland resources in perpetuity except as specified in OAR 141-120-0020(7), and preserve them for the functions and values they provide for the people of Oregon.
Or. Admin. Code § 141-120-0050
Stat. Auth.: ORS 196.692
Stats. Implemented: ORS 196.678 - ORS 196.692, ORS 215 & ORS 227.350