OAR 695-040-0010: Purpose

(1) To guide the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board in accepting, reviewing for eligibility and merit, and considering for funding applications for Council Capacity Grants pursuant to ORS 541.918, 541.926(1)(e), 541.923, and 541.910. (2) To provide a grant program to help support the operations of watershed councils that engage people and communities in their watersheds to participate in the collaborative, voluntary restoration and protection of native fish or wildlife habitat, and natural watershed functions to improve water quality or stream flows. (3) To encourage the development of high-capacity local infrastructure and continuous improvement.