From a water law perspective, the court's most significant holding was that the public trust doctrine applies to submerged and submersible lands, but not to waters of the state, beaches, or shorelands. This interpretation is at odds with other state courts' interpretations of the public trust ...
It is drained by the Willamette River, which runs north, receives the waters of many important streams rising in the Cascades and coast range, and discharges into the Columbia River, just north of Portland. Western Oregon also includes the important counties west of the Willamette Valley on the...
Indeed, since early statehood, Oregon courts and the legislature have recognized that water is publicly owned, and the Oregon Supreme Court has ruled consistently in favor of public rights in waterways, based on language in the Statehood Act that declared navigable waters to be public highways ...
Hot tubs, riverfront, location, things to do close by, find the perfect place!Mckenzie River Oregon: Epic 3 Day Itinerary August 27, 2023 by Bryanna Our post covers what you need to know about the gorgeous hikes, incredible waterfalls and stunning, clear waters of McKenzie River National...
Status of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Efforts to Implement GAO's 2007 Recommendations Regarding Its Section 214 Authority When cities, counties, or other nonfederal public entities propose public works projects that could degrade or damage federally regulated waters and wetlan... Ertdmann, E,Ce...
The tenth largest state in the United States, Oregon exemplifies the beauty and wildness of America’s Pacific Northwest. While there are many cultural venues in Oregon worth exploring, it’s the state’s diverse landscapes that draw many travelers to th
In 2008, the state of Oregon began a process to designate and implement a limited system of marine reserve sites within state waters. The biological goal is to conserve marine habitats and biodiversity and to provide a framework for scientific research and monitoring. In 2009, the Oregon Legislat...
Take to the water in Southern Oregon on the Upper Klamath Canoe Trail. This is a 9.5-mile marked trail that you access by canoe, giving you the opportunity to enjoy views of marsh, open lake, and forest while paddling the waters near Klamath Falls. In the fall, paddling the waters is ...
Oregon is one of the most eco-friendly states thus far, and has more “green building” certifications per capita than any of our other great states, and is also a national leader when it comes to recycling and energy efficiency. Contact Information ...
Oregon, constituent state of the U.S. It is bounded to the north by Washington, to the east by Idaho, to the south by Nevada and California, and to the west by the Pacific Ocean. Its largest city is Portland and its capital is Salem, both of which are in