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Place-Based Water Planning Rulemaking

The Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) is developing new rules for the Place-Based Water Planning Fund. These rules will govern how OWRD implements the Place-Based Water Planning Fund (ORS 537.872–537.873), including how the place-based planning grant will be administered and the process of state recognition of place-based water plans.

Rules Advisory Committee Meeting #1 - August 19, 2024, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

Recording of RAC Meeting 1​
Div 602 RAC 1 Summary

Topics/Draft Rules Covered

Rule Purpose and Definitions

  • 690-602-0001 (Purpose)
  • 690-602-0002 (Definitions)
Grant Types

  • 690-602-0004 (Grant Eligibility)
Related Documents

Rules Advisory Committee Meeting #2 - September 16, 2024, 12–2 p.m.

Recording of RAC Meeting 2​

Topics/Draft Rules Covered

Grant Evaluation Criteria

  • 690-602-0006 (Grant Evaluation Criteria)
State Recognition of Plans: Process, Agency Support, Consideration in the IWRS

  • 690-602-0007 (State Recognition of Plans)​
Related Documents


Rules Advisory Committee Meeting #3 - October 17, 2024 12–3 p.m.

This is a virtual meeting. If you wish to attend, please register here​.

Match Requirements & Grant Administration

  • 690-602-0003 (Grant Application Process)
  • 690-602-0005 (Grant Application Requirements)
  • 690-602-0008 (Grant Agreement and Conditions)
  • 690-602-0009 (Public Notice and Comment)
  • 690-602-0010 (Distribution of Funds) ​