The Department is scoping a rulemaking to amend OAR Chapter 690, Divisions 250, 260, 300, and 340. We invite you to join us at open houses to share your thoughts on how we should address topics such as water use waste, bulges in the system, and violations and penalties. We will also explain required rule changes from recent legislation, including exempt use and water hauling.
Please see the dates and time for each event under the open house tab below.
The Department is planning to host the open houses across the state:
Tillamook
May 19, 2026, 6–8 p.m.
Tillamook Bay Community College
4301 Third St.
Tillamook, OR 97141
Monmouth
May 21, 2026, 6–8 p.m.
Monmouth City Hall
151 Main St W.
Monmouth, OR 97361
Roseburg
May 27, 2026, 6–8 p.m.
Roseburg Public Library
Ford Room
1409 NE Diamond Lake Blvd.
Roseburg, OR 97470
Klamath
May 28, 2026, 6–8 p.m.
Klamath Community College Conference Center
Building 7
7390 S 6th St.
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
Hood River
June 2, 2026, 6–8 p.m.
Columbia Gorge Community College
1730 College Way
Hood River, OR 97031
Hermiston
June 3, 2026, 6–8 p.m.
Hermiston Armory
900 SE Columbia Dr.
Hermiston, OR 97801
Baker City
June 15, 2026, 6–8 p.m.
Baker City High School
2500 E St.
Baker City, OR 97814
Ontario
June 16, 2026, 6–8 p.m. (MST)
Four Rivers Cultural Center
676 SW 5th Ave.
Ontario, OR 97914
Redmond
June 17, 2026, 6–8 p.m.
Skybox at Ridgeview High School
4555 SW Elkhorn Ave.
Redmond, OR 97756