Or. Admin. Code § 141-089-0795 - Waterway Habitat Restoration - Activity-Specific Conditions

Proposed projects eligible for this General Authorization must adhere to the general conditions in OAR 141-089-0650 and the following activity-specific conditions:

(1) Anchoring. Anchoring materials must not restrict or redirect flows, be set below grade to minimize the appearance, and be placed in areas naturally containing such material.

(2) Rock and Gravel Placement. Rock and gravel placement are subject to the following conditions:

(a) Only the minimal amount necessary may be used to achieve project objectives;

(b) Rock must be placed in a manner that does not increase the upland surface area;

(c) Rock must be placed to minimize adverse impacts to the active channel;

(d) All rock must be placed, not dumped, from above the bank line; and

(e) Only erosion-resistant rock from an upland source may be used. No broken concrete or asphalt is allowed.

(3) Natural Materials. Material used must be similar to materials currently or historically found naturally in the stream reach.

(4) Self Sustaining. Activities other than installation or replacement of passage structures or fish screens must be self-sustaining and not require annual maintenance or manipulation.

(5) Post-Project Reporting. Upon completion of the project, the project must be reported to the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board at http://www.oregon.gov/OWEB by completing the Oregon Watershed Restoration Inventory (OWRI) form. The DSL General Authorization number must be included on the reporting form.

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Or. Admin. Code § 141-089-0795

DSL 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-11; DSL 28-2018, minor correction filed 01/03/2018, effective 1/3/2018; DSL 2-2024, amend filed 05/31/2024, effective 7/1/2024

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 196.600 - 196.692 & 196.795 - 196.990

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 196.600 - 196.692 & 196.795 - 196.990