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Water Resources Department

Water Resources Publications
Reports and Basin Maps
Publication Order Form (PDF 148 KB): a list of ground water, basin and miscellaneous reports as well as basin maps.

 
Electronic Reports
Assessing the Impact of Mitigation on Stream Flow in the Deschutes Basin (Cooper) SW 08-001 
(PDF 9.8 MB)
Nov 2008
Determining Surface Water Availability in Oregon (Cooper)
(PDF 4.7 MB)
June 2002
Estimation of Peak Discharges for Rural, Unregulated Streams in Eastern Oregon (Cooper) 
(PDF 9.7 MB)
 
May 2006
Estimation of Peak Discharges for Rural, Unregulated Streams in Western Oregon (Cooper) 
(link to USGS)
May 2005
Ground Water Hydrology of Four Proposed Project Areas in the Klamath Basin, Oregon (Gates)
(PDF 588 KB)
2001
Natural Flow Estimates for Streams in the Klamath Basin (Cooper)
(PDF 1.4 MB)
June 2004
Results of Long-term Aquifer Test at the Ron McVay Irrigation Well, Klamath County, Oregon (Zwart, Gates) 
(PDF 1.3 MB)
2002
Upper and Middle Deschutes Basin Surface Water Distribution Model (LaMarche) (PDF 11 MB)
Sep 2001
​OWRD Stream Gaging Network Evaluation for Water Distribution (LaMarche) ​(PDF 38 MB) ​Dec 2012
​Groundwater and Surface Water Exchanges in the Catherine Creek Watershed, Oregon (LaMarche) ​(PDF 3 MB) Jan 2013​
​Groundwater and Surface Water Interactions in the Catherine Creek Watershed, Oregon - Results and Analysis from the 2011 Seepage Run (LaMarche) ​(PDF 11 MB) Apr 2012​
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Agency Overview and Structure
Agency Overview Brouchure                                                  (PDF 1.4 MB)  Sep 14, 2006
Agency Overview Presentation  (PDF 2.8 MB)  Sep 14, 2006
Strategic Plan 2001 - 2003   (PDF 4.4 MB)     Jan 1, 2001
 

 
Application Forms
Click here for a listing of Department application forms.

 
Department Information Sheets
Managing Oregon´s Water - Infosheet 1 (PDF 128 KB)
Dec 5, 2003
Oregon Water Law - Infosheet 2 (PDF 282 KB)
Dec 5, 2003
Online Information and Data - Infosheet 3 (PDF 236 KB)
Dec 5, 2003
Information and Data Tools - Infosheet 4 (PDF 262 KB)
Dec 5, 2003
Water in Oregon - Infosheet 5 (PDF 292 KB)
Dec 5, 2003
Types of Water Use Authorizations - Infosheet 6 (PDF 147 KB)
Dec 5, 2003
Surface Water Data Collection  (PDF 355 KB)
Jun 12, 2009
 

 
Water Conservation
Indoor Water Use - A Guide to Water Conservation (PDF 249 KB)
Feb 16, 2005
Outdoor Water Use - A Guide to Water Conservation (PDF 298 KB)
Feb 16, 2005
How to Produce a Lawn-Watering Guide - A Guide to Water Conservation (PDF 390 KB)
Feb 16, 2005
Saving Water Energy and Fish (PDF 339 KB)
Jun 1, 2005
Water Management and Conservation Plans - A Guidebook for Oregon Municipal Water Suppliers
 
(PDF 1.06 MB)
 
 Apr 18, 2008
 

 
Water Law & Policy
Summary of Water Legislation 2003 (PDF 353 KB)
Jun 18, 2004
Water Law History Presentation (PDF 1.2 MB)
Sep 14, 2006
Water Management Overview Presentation (PDF 684 KB)
Feb 18, 1998
Enforcing Oregon´s Water Laws Presentation (PDF 1.4 MB)
Feb 25, 1998
Water Rights in Oregon (PDF 1.0 MB)
Aug 4, 2006
Water Well Construction, Maintenance & Abandonment Guide (PDF 140 KB)
Aug 1, 2006
 

 
Instream Enhancement
Agricultural Planning Program (PDF 254 KB)
Mar 22, 2006
Allocation of Conserved Water Program (PDF 124 KB)
Mar 22, 2006
Allocation of Conserved Water Program - FAQs (PDF 352 KB)
Mar 22, 2006
Instream Leasing Program (PDF 157 KB)
Mar 22, 2006
Streamflow Restoration Priority Areas Overview (PDF 134 KB)
Dec 27, 2002
Supply/Stewardship Initiative - Factsheets Pkg. (PDF 780 KB)
Oct 29, 1998
 

 
Factsheets & Reports
Hydroelectric Task Force Report 1999 (PDF 900 KB)
Apr 30, 1999
Reclaimed Water Task Force Report 1997 (PDF 456 KB)
Apr 15, 1997
Water Quality/Quantity Task Force Report 1997 (PDF 84 KB)
Jul 10, 1997
WDLF Informational Brochure (part 1) (PDF 49 KB)
Dec 26, 2003
WDLF Informational Brochure (part 2) (PDF 51 KB)
Dec 26, 2003
Hydroelectric Task Force Report 1997 (PDF 500 KB)
Apr 1997
Klamath Basin Adjudication and ADR - PPT (PDF 468 KB)
Feb 25, 1998
Klamath Basin Adjudication and ADR - PPT (PDF 168 KB)
Feb 25, 1998
Pump Test Requirements For Groundwater Right Holders (PDF 106 KB)
Sep 1995
 

 
Maps & Charts
Map of Water Resources Commission District Representation (PDF 522 KB)
Jul 2009
Map of WRD Regions and Watermaster Districts (PDF 2 MB)
Jun 2012
Map of Oregon Drainage Basins (PDF 355 KB)
Nov  2003
 

 
Oregon Plan
Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds Factsheet (PDF 324 KB)
Apr 7, 1998
Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds Measures (PDF 87 KB)
Feb 20, 2003
Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds 2003-2005 Biennial Report  (PDF 6.2 MB)
Apr 18, 2005
Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds 2003-2005 Biennial Report Synopsis  (PDF 188 KB)
Feb 8, 2005
Alternatives to Push Up Diversion Structures  (PDF 804 KB)
Jun 18, 1998
 

 
Willamette Basin Reservoir
Willamette Basin Reservoirs (PDF 2.0 MB)
Apr 7, 1998
Willamette Basin Reservoir Study - Goals (PDF 39 KB)
Oct 19, 1998
Willamette Reservoir Study - Factsheet (PDF 147 KB)
Feb 3, 1998
Willamette Reservoir Study - Schedule (PDF 36 KB)
Oct 27, 1998
Willamette Reservoir Study - Subbasin Maps (PDF 1.1 MB)
Mar 29, 1998
Willamette Reservoir Study - Objectives (PDF 269 KB)
Mar 26, 1998
Willamette Reservoir Study - Operations Chart (PDF 77 KB)
Oct 27, 1998
Willamette Reservoir Study - Workshop Presentation (PDF 413 KB)
Jun 23, 1998
 

 
Klamath Basin Adjudication
TABLE OF CONTENTS (PDF 4 KB)
Oct 4, 1999
Index of Claims (PDF 40 KB)
Oct 4, 1999
AAG advice relating to "Walton" claims (PDF 30 KB)
Oct 4, 1999
Summary Report of "Walton" claims (PDF 891 KB)
Oct 4, 1999
AAG advice relating to vested pre-1909 claims (PDF 33 KB)
Oct 4, 1999
Summary Report of vested pre-1909 claims (PDF 656 KB)
Oct 4, 1999
AAG advice relating to Indian Allottee claims (PDF 31 KB)
Oct 4, 1999
Summary Report of Indian Allottee claims 65, 70, 83, 92, 96, and 125 (PDF 42 KB)
Oct 4, 1999
Summary Report of Indian Allottee claims 226 through 283 (PDF 364 KB)
Oct 4, 1999
Summary Report of Indian Allottee claims 675 through 707 (PDF 198 KB)
Oct 4, 1999
AAG advice relating to Bureau of Reclamation claims (PDF 31 KB)
Oct 4, 1999
Summary Report of Bureau of Reclamation claims (PDF 234 KB)
Oct 4, 1999
AAG advice relating to Bureau of Indian Affairs and Klamath Tribes´ claims (PDF 42 KB)
Oct 4, 1999
Summary Report of Bureau of Indian Affairs claims (PDF 441 KB)
Oct 4, 1999
Summary Report of Klamath Tribes´ claims (PDF 26 KB)
Oct 4, 1999
AAG advice relating to USFS claims (PDF 38 KB)
Oct 4, 1999
A list of Forest Service Land Status Codes referenced in advice from the AAG and USFS claims (PDF 11 KB)
Oct 4, 1999
Summary Report of USFS claims 377 through 399 (PDF 154 KB)
Oct 4, 1999
Summary Report of USFS claims 400 through 499 (PDF 556 KB)
Oct 4, 1999
Summary Report of USFS claims 500 through 590 (PDF 538 KB)
Oct 4, 1999
Summary Report of USFS claims 709 through 728 (PDF 132 KB)
Oct 4, 1999
AAG advice relating to BLM claims (PDF 23 KB)
Oct 4, 1999
Summary Report of BLM claims (PDF 260 KB)
Oct 4, 1999
AAG advice relating to National Park Service claims (PDF 28 KB)
Oct 4, 1999
Summary Report of National Park Service claims (PDF 163 KB)
Oct 4, 1999
AAG advice relating to United States Fish and Wildlife Service claims (PDF 41 KB)
Oct 4, 1999
Summary Report of United States Fish and Wildlife Service claims (PDF 193 KB)
Oct 4, 1999
An explanation of standards used for rates, duties, and seasons of use (PDF 7 KB)
Oct 4, 1999