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Scenic Waterways Program
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Background
The people of Oregon established the Oregon Scenic Waterways Program in 1970, recognizing that wise individual and public use of these special rivers and adjacent lands is necessary. It strives to achieve a balance between protecting the rivers´ natural resources and the equally valuable lives and plans of the people who live along them.
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department must be notified of certain activities proposed within a 1/4 mile of the bank of Oregon’s designated scenic waterways. Such activities include cutting of trees, mining, construction of roads, railroads, utilities, buildings, or other structures. The proposed uses or activities may not be started until the written notification is approved, or until one year after the notice is accepted.
Process Overview
Written notification to the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is required for certain activities proposed within Oregon scenic waterways. Such activities include cutting of trees, mining, construction of roads, railroads, utilities, buildings, or other structures. Commencement of the proposed uses or activities occurs upon OPRD approval, or one year after the notice is accepted.
Review Process
The following materials are on this website for your review and use:
- Scenic Waterways Act, Oregon Revised Statutes 390.805 to 390.940 (See "Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes");
- Scenic Waterways Rules, Oregon Administrative Rules, Chapter 736, Division 40 (See "Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes");
- Notification of Intent Form (See "Guidelines, Procedures & Forms");
- Timber Harvest Form (See "Guidelines, Procedures & Forms"); and,
- Staff Contact Information (See "Key Staff").
The Notification of Intent form is for the landowner to make written notification to OPRD. Acceptance of this form is dependent upon completion with the required information and attachments including landowner signature, location, activity, map drawing, etc. We ask that all drawings be no larger than 11”x17”.
Upon acceptance of a complete notification by OPRD, the review process begins. Copies of the notification and all associated materials are provided to affected agencies and interested parties for their review and comment. Upon closure of the comment period, OPRD conducts a site visit to review the proposal. OPRD staff, the property owner or representative, and interested agencies typically attend the site visit. During the site visit, staff will consider whether the proposal meets the scenic waterway requirements, or whether modifications are necessary. After the site visit, OPRD determines whether the project will comply with the scenic waterway regulations. If the proposal is in compliance, OPRD will issue a written approval for the project. As required in the statute and rule, this process concludes within one year of receipt of a complete notification; however, OPRD works to finalize reviews within four to six weeks of accepting a complete notification.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the staff person listed for your area.
For a printable version of this section [click here ].
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| Scenic Waterway Rules |
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Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statutes
Although there are specific Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) that relate directly to each scenic waterway, there are other OARs that apply to allstate scenic waterways. To see the complete list of rules [click here ].
To see the statutory authority for the Scenic Waterways [click here ].
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| List of Scenic Waterways |
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Waterways, Specific Regulations and OPRD staff contact
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| Key staff |
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Katie Duzik (Nestucca River and Walker Creek)
katie.duzik@state.or.us
401 SW 9th Street
Newport, OR. 97365
Voice: (541) 265-4456
Cell: (541) 270-9436
Fax: (541) 265-9157
Sherri Laier (North Umpqua, Elk, Rogue and Illinois)
sherri.laier@state.or.us
89814 Cape Arago Highway
Coos Bay, OR. 97420-9647
Voice: (541) 888-3778 x 245
Cell: (541) 252-7055
Fax: (541) 888-5650
Greg Ciannella (Deschutes, Grande Ronde, John Day, Klamath, Metolius, Minam, Owyhee, Waldo Lake, and Wallowa)
greg.ciannella@state.or.us
1645 NE Forbes Road, Suite 112
Bend, OR 97701
Voice: (541) 388-6236
Cell: (503) 580-2434
Fax: (541) 388-6391
Andrea Berkley (Sandy, Clackamas, Little North Santiam, McKenzie, and Willamette [North and Middle Forks] )
andrea.berkley@state.or.us
2501 SW 1st Ave, Suite 100
Portland, OR 97201
Voice: (503) 872-5377
Fax: (503) 731-3296
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