Water Rights
You must hold a water right certificate to irrigate more than ¼ of an acre on your land. For more information call the local water master at 541-471-2886. Oregon Water Resources Department.
Do you realize how much water runs from your roof? Here is the formula. Did you know that you can legally withhold water with a few simple moves? Rainwater harvesting and raingardening are just two ancient methods of water retention that are seeing a strong revival... Call the district for more information!
Do you know we have an agricultural water quality area management plan? If you own livestock of any kind (dogs, horses too!) , irrigate or conduct any other ag practice that may affect surface or groundwater water quality, here is a link to find simple management practices. |