Or. Admin. Code § 635-500-0790 - General Fish Management Policies

(1) To the extent authorized by law, the Department shall seek compensation for losses of production due to development and other man-made causes.

(2) Hatchery production shall be evaluated to determine if benefits exceed costs.

(3) The number of hatchery fish stocked in the Willamette Basin, regardless of species and size, shall not be increased and stream systems not currently receiving hatchery fish shall not be stocked, with the following exceptions:

(a) Experimental programs where the number of fish released is relatively small and a planned and funded evaluation program exists;

(b) Rehabilitation programs for native species;

(c) As provided for in subbasin plans adopted by the Commission in public hearing; and

(d) Special situations approved by the Commission in public hearing.

(4) Stocking levels and areas shall be addressed in subbasin plans.

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Or. Admin. Code § 635-500-0790

FWC 3-1992, f. 1-28-92, cert. ef. 2-1-92

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720

Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146, ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109, ORS 506.119, ORS 506.129 & ORS 506.720