Oregon Water Resources Dept. seeks public input on rule changes for ‘critical groundwater areas’ – KTVZ

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — When groundwater ranges are low, the state of Oregon can declare essential groundwater areas to assist protect and defend water.

As soon as a CGWA is established, the state can limit groundwater withdrawals to stop long-term impacts of low water ranges on folks and ecosystems.

The principles used to ascertain CGWAs in Oregon are old-fashioned and inconsistent with present legal guidelines. The Oregon Water Assets Division has proposed adjustments to those guidelines, together with adjustments within the processes for establishing CGWAs, and is in search of public enter.

To be taught extra in regards to the guidelines and proposed adjustments, go to OWRD Division 10 Rulemaking and Updating OAR Chapter 690, Division 10.

The general public is inspired to supply written feedback in regards to the rulemaking by 5 p.m. on Monday, Might 22. These could be submitted by electronic mail to WRD_DL_rule-coordinator@water.oregon.gov or by mail:

Kelly Meinz, Oregon Water Assets Division
725 Summer time St. N.E. Suite A, Salem, OR 97301-1271

Public oral and written feedback are additionally inspired on the following rulemaking public hearings:

When: Monday, April 24 from 5 – 7 p.m.
The place: Blue Mountain Group Faculty, 311 N Columbia St., Milton-Freewater, OR 97682

When: Wednesday, April 26 from 5 – 7 p.m.
The place: Harney County Group Middle, 478 N Broadway Ave, Burns, OR 97720

When: Thursday, Might 4 from 5 – 7 p.m.
The place: Klamath County Occasion Middle, 3531 South sixth Road, Klamath Falls, OR 97603

When: Monday, Might 8 from 3 – 5 p.m.
The place: Oregon Division of State Lands, 775 Summer time ST NE #100, Salem, OR 97301
Or on-line through Zoom (please register earlier than if utilizing Zoom): https://bit.ly/owrd_Division10

The Oregon Water Assets Division is the state company charged with finding out, allocating, and distributing water in Oregon. Go to www.oregon.gov/owrd.