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Navigability Studies
Study Requests
The following table shows the current status of the eight navigability study requests submitted to the Department since the legislation requiring such studies was passed in 1995.
 
 
Segment
Study Requested
Status
Sandy River
RM 0 to 37.5 (near Brightwood) in Multnomah and Clackamas Counties
November 1996 by Sandy River Chapter Association Northwest Steelheaders
Study completed. On February 5, 2002, the State Land Board adopted the conclusions of the Sandy River Navigability Study, asserting a state claim of ownership to the bed and banks of the lower 37.5 miles of the river.
John Day River
RM 10 to 184 (near Kimberly) in Sherman, Gilliam, Wasco, Wheeler and Jefferson Counties
July 1997 by John Day  Chapter Association Northwest Steelheaders
Study Completed. On June 14, 2005 the State Land Board adopted the findings and conclusions of the John Day Navigability Report, declaring that the State of Oregon has owned a 174-mile segment of the John Day River since statehood in 1859.
North Santiam River
RM 27 to 43 (Lyons/Mehama to Minto Dam) in Linn and Marion Counties
April 1997 by Salem Chapter Association Northwest Steelheaders
Land Board advised of receipt of complete study requests; adjacent riparian landowners advised; public comment requested.
South Umpqua River
RM 25 (Winston-Dillard bridge) in Douglas County
July 1997 by Chief of Police City of Winston
Land Board advised of receipt of complete study requests; adjacent riparian landowners advised; public comment requested.
Rogue River
RM 68.5 to 157.5 (Grave Creek to Lost Creek Dam) in Josephine and Jackson Counties
July 1997 by Josephine County District Attorney; reaffirmation of request in April 2004 by successor Josephine County District Attorney
Study Completed. On June 10, 2008 the State Land Board adopted the findings and conclusions of the Rogue River Navigability Report, declaring that the State of Oregon has owned a 89-mile segment of the Rogue River since statehood in 1859.
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Trask River
RM 0 to 18 (near Trask) in Tillamook County
October 1997 by Beaverton Chapter Association Northwest Steelheaders
Land Board advised of receipt of complete study requests; adjacent riparian landowners advised; public comment requested.
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Kilchis River
RM 0 to RM 10 (near Tillamook County Park) in Tillamook County
March 1998 by Association Northwest Steelheaders
Land Board advised of receipt of complete study requests; adjacent riparian landowners advised; public comment requested.
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South Santiam River
RM 0 to RM 38 (Foster Dam) in Linn County
September 1998 by Albany Chapter Association Northwest Steelheaders
Land Board advised of receipt of complete study requests; adjacent riparian landowners advised; public comment requested.
Three Rivers 
RM 0.0 to 2.0 (confluence of Three Rivers with Nestucca River to below confluence of Cedar Creek) in Tillamook County
July 2006
DSL determined navigability study request is complete; adjacent landowners advised of receipt of request; public comment requested.
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