Or. Admin. Code § 635-500-2020

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 635-500-2020 - Habitat Management

Policies and objectives for habitat management in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin.

(1) Policies for habitat management throughout the lower Deschutes River Subbasin are: Habitat protection and restoration shall be given priority over supplementation to reach natural fish production goals.

(2) The objectives for habitat improvement in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin are:

(a) Improve the quality and quantity of aquatic and riparian habitat;

(b) Establish and maintain instream water rights on all streams in the lower Deschutes River Subbasin which exhibit fish and wildlife values;

(c) Maintain or improve upland watershed conditions to sustain the long-term production of high quality water;

(d) Maintain or improve water quality in the lower Deschutes River and tributaries;

(e) Improve fish passage at manmade barriers within the lower Deschutes River Subbasin.

Or. Admin. Code § 635-500-2020

FWC 47-1996, f. 8-28-96, cert. ef. 9-1-96

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119

Stats. Implemented: ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129