OAR 141-089-0785: Waterway Habitat Improvement – Eligibility Requirements

(1) Compatible with Management Plans. The project must not be detrimental to existing functions and values that address problems identified in a watershed management plan or water quality management plan. (2) Nonnative Species. The project will not involve the introduction of nonnative plants other than for temporary soil stabilization. Native seed mixes are preferred. When native seed mix is not available, nonnative seed mix that will hold the soil and not persist may be used if certified free of noxious weeds. (3) Consistent with Habitat Incentive Agreements. If the project is under a Habitat Incentive Agreement with ODFW, the project must be in conformance with that Agreement. (4) Compensatory Mitigation. Projects cannot be for the purpose of constructing compensatory mitigation required by an individual removal-fill permit or general removal-fill permit.