The vision of the Water Resources Department is to assure sufficient and
sustainable water supplies are available to meet current and future needs.
Mission Statement
The Department's mission is to serve the public by practicing and promoting responsible water management through two key goals:
- To directly address Oregon's water supply needs
- To restore and protect streamflows and watersheds in order to ensure the
long-term sustainability of Oregon's ecosystems, economy, and quality of life
Equity Statement
Water is a shared, vital, and finite resource. The Oregon Water Resources Department strives for meaningful engagement, transparent decision-making, and accessible services. Together we will build a resilient and equitable water future for this generation and the many to come.
Strategic Plan
The Oregon Water Resources Department ‘s 2025-2030 Strategic and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Plan is now available.
OWRD hosted an online informational Open House for the public on August 11, 2025. This open house was recorded and is linked below.
We covered the following strategic plan topics:
• How the Plan was developed
• Alignment with the Integrated Water Resources Strategy (IWRS)
• Key components and priorities
• Implementation and reporting
View the recording
Resources
2025-2030 Strategic and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Environmental Justice Plan
Core Values
- Integrity – We are accountable for all that we do. We act with honesty and promote transparency.
- Service – We are dedicated to providing outstanding service and treating everyone equitably in our management and stewardship of state resources.
- Technical Excellence – We base our resource decisions on law, science, and expertise.
- Teamwork – We are united in our mission, relying on one another and working together with the communities we serve.
- Forward-Looking – We seek innovative and practical solutions to the water challenges of today and tomorrow.