Oregon Water Resources Department

OWRD Seeks Public Input For Harney Groundwater Rulemaking
OWRD Seeks Public Input For Harney Groundwater Rulemaking
OWRD Seeks Public Input For Harney Groundwater Rulemaking
Over the past couple of years, demand for water in the Harney Basin has increased while groundwater levels in the region have decreased.  Now the Oregon Water Resources Department is slated to begin rulemaking which intends to address those declining groundwater levels in the basin.   ...
OWRD: Emergency Permits Unlikely For Klamath County
OWRD: Emergency Permits Unlikely For Klamath County
OWRD: Emergency Permits Unlikely For Klamath County
If drought returns to Klamath County this year, farmers and growers shouldn’t expect assistance from the state.  The Oregon Water Resources Department recently announced if a drought emergency is declared, it is unlikely that Emergency Use Permits for groundwater will be issued.  Better known ...
Oregon Looks To Crack Down On Water Being Used By Illegal Marijuana Grows
Oregon Looks To Crack Down On Water Being Used By Illegal Marijuana Grows
Oregon Looks To Crack Down On Water Being Used By Illegal Marijuana Grows
In Oregon, a new state law took effect Friday June 3rd, in an effort to crack down on illegal marijuana and hemp grows using water intended for legitimate agricultural operations. Alyssa Rash, with Oregon’s Water Resources Department, said there are now requirements for water haulers and suppliers to track to whom the water is going. “ ...
OWRD Will Reopen Offices Monday
OWRD Will Reopen Offices Monday
OWRD Will Reopen Offices Monday
The Oregon Water Resources Department announced it will reopen public lobbies and offices to visitors and customers of the Department on Monday, May 2nd. Because of the pandemic, the physical offices have been closed to visitors since March 2020 ...
OWRD Hosting Well Examination
OWRD Hosting Well Examination
OWRD Hosting Well Examination
The Oregon Water Resources Department will host a well constructor licensing examination on October 11th, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Oregon Department of Water Resources offices in Salem. The exam is available for those wishing to secure a new well constructor license for monitoring and water wells or those needing to renew their license more than 12 months after their license has expired ... R
OWRD Looking For Oregonians Struggling With Their Well
OWRD Looking For Oregonians Struggling With Their Well
OWRD Looking For Oregonians Struggling With Their Well
Oregon farmers and ranchers dealing with dry or low producing wells are encouraged to report those problems to the state Water Resources Department. OWRD’s Bryn Hudson, says the department is trying to understand not only changes in aquifers across the state but also how the drought is impacting ground water supplies. "Additi ...