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Klamath Basin 2010
Overview Water Conservation
Governor's Drought Declaration Drought Application Forms
Basin Map Statues, Rules, and Initiative
FAQ's Contacts
Current Condition Links
Water Resources Dept. Role
Overview
  
 
 
On this page and associated links you will find data and other information concerning the availability of water in the Klamath Basin.  For a brief summary of the drought declaration process and mitigation tools available please click here.
 
 
   

Governor's Drought Declaration
 
For a copy of the text of the order click here. 
Basin Map

Map of Klamath Basin
                                 
 
FAQ's
 
For answers to frequently asked questions please click here.
Current Condition Links
 
Water Resources Department Stream and Reservoir Gage Data:
http://apps.wrd.state.or.us/apps/sw/hydro_near_real_time/
 
Bureau of Reclamation Klamath Basin Area Office:
http://www.usbr.gov/mp/kbao/
 
Klamath Basin Water Users Association:
http://kwua.org/
 
Upper Klamath Lake Gage Data:
http://waterdata.usgs.gov/or/nwis/uv/?site_no=11507001&PARAmeter_cd=00062,72020
 
Klamath River below Iron Gate Dam Gage:
http://waterdata.usgs.gov/ca/nwis/uv/?site_no=11516530&PARAmeter_cd=00065,00060
 
Oregon Climate Service
http://www.ocs.oregonstate.edu/index.html
 
US Geological Survey – Oregon Water Science Center:
http://or.water.usgs.gov/datapage.html
 
Natural Resource Conservation Service Water Supply and Reservoir Storage:
http://www.or.nrcs.usda.gov/snow/watersupply/
 
Natural Resource Conservation Service Snow Survey:
http://www.or.nrcs.usda.gov/snow/
 
US Drought Monitor:
http://www.drought.unl.edu/dm/DM_west.htm
 
US Seasonal Drought Outlook:
http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/expert_assessment/seasonal_drought.html
Water Resources Dept. Role
 
Water Resources has three primary mechanisms to help individuals and communities cope with drought:
     •  Emergency Water Use Permits
     •  Temporary Transfers of Water Rights
     •  Use of Existing Right Option/Agreement
 
Click here for more information.
Water Conservation
 
We can all do our part to lessen the effects of limited water supplies this summer. We can start by conserving the water we use today. Check out the links below for information on how you can save water.
     •  Residential Water Users
     •  Municipal Water Users
     •  Agricultural Water Users
     •  Commercial/Industrial Water Users
 
 
 
The Department has updated our brochures for water conservation and updated and expanded the model water curtailment ordinance. Use and reproduction of these materials is free.


 
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Model Water Curtailment Measures for Municipal and Quasi-Municipal Water Utilities (PDF 144 KB)
 
 



Click here to visit OSU Extension Service Drought in Oregon website
 The Oregon State University Extension Service
has compiled publications and information to help
Oregonians cope with water shortages at home,
in the garden and on the farm.  Click here to go
to their website.

Drought Application Forms
 
Drought Permit Application Forms
 

Groudwater Application 
Surface Water Application
                         
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Water Resources Department has dispatched additional staff resources to the Klamath Watermaster’s Office.  On March 17, 18, and 19, water rights specialist Joel Plahn will be available to help Klamath irrigators and other water users apply for emergency drought permits.  Mr. Plahn will be physically located at the Watermaster’s Office (5170 Summers Lane in Klamath Falls) and also available by phone (541-883-4182, ext. 223).  Water Resources Department staff will be available by appointment throughout the coming weeks and months, and reachable at the phone number above.
 
Temporary Drought Transfer or Substitution Forms


Transfer Application Form
 
 
  
Evidence of Use Affidavit  
   
Land Use Form
 
                                                                                                          
 
Drought Instream Leases


Temporary Drought Instream Leases
Additional Water Rights
Temporary Drought Split Season
                                                                      
 
Statues, Rules, and Initiative
 
Click here for detailed information about rules and initiatives related to drought.
Contacts
 
Emergency Water Use Permits (OAR 690-019-0040): 
Jeana Eastman 503-986-0859
This process allows the use of water from an alternate source.   Holders of a water right permit, certificate, decree right or claim are eligible.
 
Temporary Drought Transfers (OAR 690-019-0055): 
Dorothy Pedersen (503) 986-0890
This process allows a temporary change in character of use, place of use, or point(s) of diversion/appropriation.  Holders of a water right permit, certificate, decree right or claim are eligible.
 
Temporary Drought Instream Leases (OAR 690-019-0058): 
Laura Wilke (503) 986-0884
Kody Thurgood (503) 986-0892
This process allows the holder of a water right subject to transfer to lease that water right for in-stream use.  Holders of a water right subject to transfer are eligible.
 
Temporary Substitution of Supplemental Ground Water Right for Surface Water Primary Right (OAR 690-019-0059): 
Dorothy Pedersen (503) 986-0890
This process allows the holder of a water right permit, certificate, or claim to use a supplemental ground water right in favor of a primary surface right.   Those holding both a primary surfacewater right and a supplemental groundwater right are eligible.
 
Klamath Basin Watermaster's Office:
Kyle Gorman - South Central Region Manager
Interim Contact, District 17       
5170 Summers Ln
Klamath Falls, Oregon 97603
Ph: 541-883-4182 ext 223
Fax: 541-885-3324
 

Page updated: March 08, 2011