OAR 635-500-0290: Habitat

(1) The following policies apply to the Malheur Basin: (a) Potential losses of fish production from habitat degradation shall be prevented or reduced to the extent possible; (b) The Department shall coordinate with appropriate land and water management agencies on habitat protection and rehabilitation activities and shall continue to act in an advisory role to such agencies to promote habitat protection. (2) In accordance with these operating principles, it is the objective of the Department to: (a) Develop better communication and coordination with land managers regarding land management activities affecting fish habitat; (b) Reduce nonpoint source pollution in the Malheur River system; (c) Prevent fish losses at unscreened diversions; (d) Improve reservoir habitat for game fish in the Malheur Basin.