By Derek Bradley Most municipalities have water use permits reserved for their current needs and projected future growth, typically in the form of one or more municipal water rights of use or permits. These water use permits have timelines for the cities to fully develop the beneficial use entitlement. Based on current population and use, […]
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At 12:15 PM today, Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber announced his resignation, effective Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 10:00 AM. Kitzhaber’s resignation is the first time in Oregon history that a Governor has resigned amid active criminal and ethical investigations. Secretary of State Kate Brown will assume the office of Governor, and will hold office at
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Schroeder Law Offices, P.C. is pleased to present the Oregon Irrigation District Election Manual. This manual provides an overview of the Irrigation District election process, and presents timelines and special considerations involved in regular and special elections. This manual includes the topics of: Elector Voting Rights Director Qualifications Director Nominations Voting by Mail Pre-election Procedures
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On December 31, 2014, the Oregon Court of Appeals decided WaterWatch of Oregon Inc., v. Water Resources Department, 268 Or. App. 187 (2014). The Court of Appeals reviewed three final orders for extensions of time for municipal water permits in the Clackamas River. After contested case hearings, the Water Resources department granted the extensions, subject to fish persistence
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Earlier this month, the Oregon Water Resources Department announced in this press release that the Department would be submitting a second notice of proposed rulemaking, holding a second public hearing, and extending the comment period for proposed rules that grant preference for “human consumption” and “stockwatering” uses following the Governor’s declaration of a drought. The
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On July 15, the California State Water Boards passed Resolution No. 2014-0038 to adopt urban water control regulations. These regulations are aimed at conservation for urban residents, providing fines for using water inconsistent with the conservation measures. Among the measures aimed at curbing water use, the Water Board has proposed restricting activities on individuals including:
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For municipalities tasked with eliminating stormwater drainage, options tend to be expensive or regulatory steeple-chases with several iterations of reports, plans, approval processes, and permitting. A recent addition to the municipal toolbox of reducing stormwater runoff is the incorporation of Low Impact Development (LID) techniques that can serve as an alternative to the typical stormwater
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On March 4–7, the 2014 United States Committee on Irrigation and Drainage (USCID) met in Sacramento California on the topic of “Groundwater Issues and Water Management—Strategies Addressing the Challenges of Sustainability.” The Conference included our study of “Conjunctive Management: Changing Water Regulation and Evolving Strategies.” This paper focused on western States regulation of surface and
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