Oregon Administrative Code

736-040-0072 Middle Deschutes River Scenic Waterway (1) North Bend River Community Area: (a) From Sawyer Park at approximately river mile 164 to the northern Urban Growth Boundary of the City of Bend at approximately river mile 161, the river is classified North Bend River Commun…

736-040-0073 Upper Deschutes River Scenic Waterway (1) Scenic River Areas: (a) Two river segments are designated as Scenic River Areas: (A) The segment of the scenic waterway beginning at the Wickiup Dam stream gauge at about river mile 226.4 and extending downstream about 28 mil…

736-040-0075 Sandy River Scenic Waterway (1) Natural River Area: The segment of the scenic waterway extending from the east boundary line of Section 25 and Section 36, Township 1 South, Range 4 East, of Willamette Meridian, in Clackamas County at Dodge Park, downstream approximat…

736-040-0076 Clackamas River Scenic Waterway (1) Recreational River Area: (a) That segment of the Scenic Waterway extending from River Mill Dam downstream approximately 12 miles to Bakers Bridge at Carver is classified as a Recreational River Area; (b) The Recreational River Area…

736-040-0078 Waldo Lake and the North Fork of the Middle Fork of the Willamette River Natural Area: Waldo Lake, the lake shore and adjacent land within 1/4 mile, except for the area described in section (1) of this rule as North Waldo campground, Islet campground, the area betwee…

736-040-0080 Notification Procedures (1)(a) Notification to the Commission of a proposal for change of existing use of related adjacent land, or improvement thereto, or any other activity for which the Act or these rules and regulations require notification, shall be written and …

736-040-0085 Procedures in Event of Commission Denial (1) During the period of one year following the original notice to the Commission: (a) The Commission and the owner of the land involved may agree upon modifications or alterations of the proposal so that implementation thereo…

736-040-0090 Condemnation of Related Adjacent Land With the concurrence of the Oregon Water Resources Commission, the Commission may institute condemnation proceedings to acquire related adjacent land for the purposes of the Act if: (1) At any time subsequent to nine months after…

736-040-0095 Public Lands Within or Adjacent to a Scenic Waterway (1) The Commission may enter into agreement with an Indian tribe, the United States, another state agency or local governmental agency for the administration of lands contained in a scenic waterway. (2) With the co…

736-040-0100 Chetco River Scenic Waterway (1) Accessible Natural River Area: (a) That segment of the Chetco River from the Steel Bridge to Eagle Creek is classified as an Accessible Natural River Area. (b) The department shall administer this Accessible Natural River Area consist…

736-040-0110 Molalla River Scenic Waterway (1) Scenic River Area: (a) That segment of the Molalla River from the Confluence with the Table Rock Fork to Pine Creek is classified as a Scenic River Area. (b) The department shall administer this Scenic River Area as provided in OAR 7…

736-040-0120 Nehalem River Scenic Waterway Management Rules (1) Scenic River Area: (a) That segment of the Nehalem River from the Henry Rierson Spruce Run Campground to the confluence with Cook Creek is classified as a Scenic River Area. (b) The department shall administer this S…

736-045-0006 Purpose The purpose of this division is to provide a central and continuing register of areas in Oregon that contain significant natural heritage resources and special species, and describe the process used to register properties on the Oregon Register of Natural Are…

736-045-0011 Definitions As used in this division, the definitions in ORS 273.563 and 390.005 apply, unless the context provides otherwise: (1) “Agency” means a local, state or federal, agency, board, commission, or department. (2) “Commission” means the State Parks and Recreatio…

736-045-0100 Natural Areas Advisory Committee: Composition and Roles (1) The director may appoint a Natural Areas Advisory Committee composed of representatives of non-governmental organizations, universities, state agencies, federal agencies, local governments and members of the…

736-045-0200 Schedule of Fees and Charges: Acceptance of Funds (1) The department may accept monies for, but not limited to, documents, including records, reports or maps pertaining to Program data, and services under this division. (2) The department may apply for and accept gra…

736-045-0300 Oregon Register of Natural Heritage Resources: Criteria for Inclusion in or Removal from the Register The commission must determine criteria for inclusion in the register to fulfill not only the definition of a natural area but the natural heritage resources and site…

736-045-0305 Oregon Register of Natural Heritage Resources: Procedures for Registering The department and the Institute for Natural Resources will review and provide recommendations on proposals for registration and dedication of natural areas for the register, together with fiel…

736-045-0310 Oregon Register of Natural Heritage Resources: Register File The register may include file(s) of registered state natural areas or state natural area reserves: (1) The file may include name of a state natural area, location, size, ownership, register category, and pr…

736-045-0320 Oregon Register of Natural Heritage Resources: Location and Maintenance of Register The department will maintain the Oregon Register of Natural Areas at the department’s office in Salem, OR. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 390.124(4) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 27…

736-045-0330 Oregon Register of Natural Heritage Resources: Register Review The department may review and update the Register every five years. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 390.124(4) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 273.563 - 273.591 History: PRD 10-2012, f. & cert. ef. 12-13-1…

736-045-0340 Oregon Register of Natural Heritage Resources: Register Withdrawal The commission may remove natural areas from the register. The commission will consider ORS 273.586(4) and the factors in OAR 736-045-0300, 736-045-0405(1)(d) and (7) in removing a state natural area …

736-045-0400 Dedication and Management of a State Natural Area (Reserve): Purpose The purpose and scope of dedication is to establish and maintain the integrity of the plan, and the program, by means of written formal recognition and protection of a natural area of land, water, o…

736-045-0405 Dedication and Management of a State Natural Area (Reserve): Instruments of Dedication (1) Private dedication — a private individual or organization that is the owner of any registered natural area may voluntarily agree to dedicate that area as a state natural area b…

736-045-0410 Dedication and Management of a State Natural Area (Reserve): Publicity The department and the Institute for Natural Resources may develop and make available to private landowners, researchers, agencies and interested persons information about a state natural area or …

736-045-0412 Dedication and Management of a State Natural Area (Reserve): Reports At regular intervals the department may make or cause to be made a record of management activities and other influences affecting each state natural area and state natural area reserve. Statutory/Ot…

736-045-0414 Dedication and Management of a State Natural Area (Reserve): Instruments The instruments of dedication shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) The size, location, purpose, and resources of the state natural area or state natural area reserve; (2) A m…

736-045-0416 Dedication and Management of a State Natural Area (Reserve): State Natural Area Manager Notwithstanding the instruments of dedication, managers of state natural areas or state natural area reserves shall not take any action or fail to take any action that is in confl…

736-045-0418 Dedication and Management of a State Natural Area (Reserve): Fire Prescribed fire may only be used as a management tool in such areas or situations where fire is needed to maintain or protect a state natural area or state natural area reserve as an ecosystem type spe…

736-045-0420 Dedication and Management of a State Natural Area (Reserve): Water Level Control Agencies shall manage state natural areas and the department shall manage state natural area reserves to maintain their natural water levels. Water levels which have previously been alte…

736-045-0422 Dedication and Management of a State Natural Area (Reserve): Disturbance of Natural Features The management of state natural area and state natural area reserves shall not include the cutting or removal of vegetation or the disturbance of other natural features, exce…

736-045-0424 Dedication and Management of a State Natural Area (Reserve): Visitor Protection Owners of land may provide guard rails, fences, steps, and bridges when essential to the safety of a reasonable alert and cautious visitor. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 390.124(4) Statu…

736-045-0426 Dedication and Management of a State Natural Area (Reserve): Erosion Control Erosion and soil deposition due to disturbances of natural conditions by man within or outside a state natural area or state natural area reserve may be controlled as provided in the managem…

736-045-0428 Dedication and Management of a State Natural Area (Reserve): Scenic or Landscape Management No measures or actions shall be taken to alter the natural growth or features of a state natural area or state natural area reserve for the purpose of enhancing its neatness, …

736-045-0430 Dedication and Management of a State Natural Area (Reserve): Control of Succession Control of succession may be undertaken only if maintenance or restoration of a particular ecosystem type or preservation of threatened or endangered species is designated in the instr…

736-045-0432 Dedication and Management of a State Natural Area (Reserve): Control of Introduced Plant Species Control of introduced plant species may be undertaken as provided in the management scheme. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 390.124(4) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 273.…

736-045-0434 Dedication and Management of a State Natural Area (Reserve): Control of Wildlife Populations The control of wildlife populations on state natural areas and state natural area reserves shall be by agreements between the commission and Oregon Department of Fish and Wil…

736-045-0436 Dedication and Management of a State Natural Area (Reserve): Introduction and Management of Special Species The introduction into or the management of a state natural area or state natural area reserve for special wildlife species shall be by agreement between the co…

736-045-0438 Dedication and Management of a State Natural Area (Reserve): Use Tolerance The management scheme shall set forth the use tolerance or durability of all or any portion of a state natural area or state natural area reserve and specify the steps to be taken if overuse o…

736-045-0440 Dedication and Management of a State Natural Area (Reserve): Collecting Permits A person wishing to collect material from a site for the purposes of research, education or restoration within a state natural area or state natural area reserve shall secure written perm…

736-045-0442 Dedication and Management of a State Natural Area (Reserve): Boundary Markers When feasible, boundaries of a state natural area or state natural area reserve may be made evident by placing markers at corners or other strategic locations or by boundary signs. Statutor…

736-045-0444 Dedication and Management of a State Natural Area (Reserve): Fences Fences and barriers may be installed as provided in the management scheme. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 390.124(4) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 273.563 - 273.591 History: PRD 2-2019, amend filed…

736-045-0446 Dedication and Management of a State Natural Area (Reserve): Trails The location and specifications of any trails may be established in the management scheme. Trails shall be adequate to provide for allowed use of a state natural area or state natural area reserve, b…

736-045-0448 Dedication and Management of a State Natural Area (Reserve): Other Structures and Improvements Signs and temporary research installations may be permitted within a state natural area or state natural area reserve. No other structures or facilities shall be located wi…

736-045-0500 Dedication and Management of a State Natural Area (Reserve): Amendments The commission may review and approve or disapprove any modification to the plan submitted by the department. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 390.124(4) Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 273.578(2) …

736-045-0505 Dedication and Management of a State Natural Area (Reserve): Waiver of Rules The commission may waive all or any part of this division that would prevent the establishment, management, or protection of a state natural area or state natural area reserve if such rule i…

736-050-0001 Procedural Rules: Authority, Purpose and Policy (1) Authority: The authority for this division is granted to the State Historic Preservation Officer in accordance with ORS 358.545. (2) Purpose: These rules clarify the statutory requirement within the areas of experti…

736-050-0100 Special Assessment of Historic Property ORS 358.480 to 358.545 provides the process for applying for a special assessment of historic property. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 358.545 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 358.487 History: PRD 10-2025, amend filed 09/22/2025…

736-050-0105 Definitions The definitions in ORS 358.480 apply to this division. Additionally, as used in this division, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) "Continuing Qualification Review" means a review of a historic property’s special assessment by the SHPO on its own i…

736-050-0111 Application for the Special Assessment of Historic Property Program (1) ORS 358.480 to 358.545 provides the process for applying for a special assessment of historic property. (2) The Oregon SHPO will accept applications for the Special Assessment Program for Histori…