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Reading Resources: Water Rights Laws in Oregon

Water Rights in Oregon: An Introduction to Oregon's Water Laws (Published in 2018 by the Oregon Water Resources Department)

Read this 52-paged primer on water laws in the state of Oregon. This covers what and how the OR Water Resources Commission and Department works to protect one of our most precious resources, water, and more specifically, fresh water. Learn about how the body is administered, its goals and actions, and how laws impact you and your community.