OAR 635-418-0100: Purpose

The purpose of this rule division is for the Department to designate regional dry maintenance time periods for conducting removal-fill activities in dry, traditionally maintained channels as defined in ORS 196.906-196.919 and OAR 603-095-4000 to OAR 603-095-4060. The dry maintenance time periods are designed to minimize potential impacts to the most vulnerable life stages of fish and wildlife species. Statewide review of the rules will occur on a periodic basis as warranted based on new information and adaptive management.