Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 537 § 537.809 — Reservation of water in basin of origin
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 537 ·
Oregon Code § 537.809·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Reservation of water in basin of origin.
Before approving or recommending approval of an
application subject to ORS 537.803, the Water Resources Commission shall
reserve an amount of water adequate for future needs in the basin of origin,
including an amount sufficient to protect public uses, and subordinate the
out-of-basin use to that reservation. [1989 c.936 §6]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 537.809
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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