One of the biggest challenges you face as a rural landowner is understanding the regulations that apply to the natural resources on your land. Different resources like water, forest, and wetlands come under different regulations. On top of that, the regulations are different for different land uses. For example, the laws are different if the creek on your property is adjacent to forest land than they are if it is adjacent to agricultural land.
How can you navigate this complexity? Call us.
Soil and Water Conservation Districts were created to help private landowners stay out of trouble. We are non-regulatory meaning we won't report you to anyone. On the other hand, we know the laws and we can help you fix any problems you have before you get into trouble with the regulators.
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To provide for the best possible use of water resources in this state, we must strike a balance between protection and human use. This is the purpose of Oregon’s regulations governing activities in waterways, wetlands, and their riparian areas. When planning a project in wetlands or waterways, you should check first with the Multnomah County Land Use Planning (503-988-3043) and the Department of State Lands (DSL, 503-378-3805) to determine what, if any, regulations may apply. Staff will be able to help you understand the range of permits that may be required for your water-related project. If you are unsure about the need for a permit, your regional DSL coordinator is available to provide guidance. You can also find more detailed information on types of permits on the DSL website at: http://www.oregon.gov/DSL.
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If you have a stream, creek, river, or wetland on your property you have something special in your care. Cool, clean water in our local waterways is essential for fish and wildlife. Healthy streams benefit landowners too – in terms of aesthetics and enhanced property values.
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