Or. Admin. Code § 635-500-3620

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 10, October 1, 2024

Section 635-500-3620 - Habitat Management

Policy and objectives for habitat management in Klamath River Basin.

(1) Policy: Habitat that is critical to the natural production of indigenous fish populations shall be protected; proactive conservation shall be preferred over habitat restoration.

(2) Objectives:

(a) Protect and restore riparian habitats throughout the Klamath Basin;

(b) All artificial barriers to fish passage shall have adequate facilities installed to provide unimpaired upstream passage;

(c) All water diversions and water storage facilities shall have appropriate screening to prevent entrainment of fish;

(d) Pursue perennial instream flows throughout the Klamath Basin to improve habitat and natural production of indigenous species;

(e) Protect and restore water quality throughout the Klamath Basin as it relates to the maintenance of fish resources;

(f) Protect trout and kokanee salmon spawning and rearing habitat in Fourmile Lake;

(g) Protect, maintain or improve spawning and rearing habitat for fish in Lake of the Woods and tributaries;

(h) Develop habitat in Hyatt Lake to enhance bass and trout populations.

Or. Admin. Code § 635-500-3620

FWC 56-1997, f. 9-4-97, cert. ef. 9-15-97

Stat. Auth.: ORS 496.138, ORS 496.146 & ORS 506.119

Stats. Implemented: ORS 496.162, ORS 506.109 & ORS 506.129