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Or. Rev. Stat. § 196.668 (2026)

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      196.668 Legislative findings. The Legislative Assembly finds that:

      (1) Wetlands provide a natural means of flood and storm damage protection through the absorption and storage of water during high runoff periods, thereby reducing flood crests and preventing loss of life and property;

      (2) Wetlands provide essential breeding, spawning, rearing, feeding, nesting and wintering habitats for a major portion of this state’s fish and wildlife;

      (3) Wetlands provide essential habitat for waterfowl using the Pacific Flyway and for the rearing of salmon and other anadromous and resident fish;

      (4) Wetlands act as accumulation areas for sediments which retain nutrients and other pollutants that may prevent entry of the pollutants into other waterways;

      (5) Wetlands provide a valuable public service of maintaining clean water by retaining nutrients, metals and toxic materials from the water to protect water quality;

      (6) Wetlands provide significant opportunities for environmental and ecological research, public recreation and education and provide scenic diversity and aesthetic value as open space and areas of visual enjoyment;

      (7) Much of this state’s original wetlands have been diked, drained, filled, dredged, ditched or otherwise altered;

      (8) There is continuing development pressure on wetlands in Oregon;

      (9) There are often conflicts between wetland protection and other resource values and uses;

      (10) Uncoordinated regulation of wetlands by local, state and federal agencies can cause confusion, frustration and unreasonable delay and uncertainty for the general public; and

      (11) Wetland management is a matter of this state’s concern since benefits and impacts related to wetland resources can be international, national, regional and statewide in scope. [1989 c.837 §2]

 

      196.670 [Formerly 541.605; renumbered 196.800 in 1989]

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 5 cases, 2010–2020 · leading case: Waterkeeper v. Port of Coos Bay Or., 423 P.3d 60 (Or. 2018).
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Waterkeeper v. Port of Coos Bay Or., 423 P.3d 60 (Or. 2018). “In determining whether the applicant has provided all practicable mitigation, the director shall consider the findings regarding wetlands set forth in ORS 196.668 and whether the proposed mitigation advances the policy objectives for the protection of wetlands set forth in ORS…”
Examilotis v. Dep't of State Lands, 244 P.3d 880 (Or. Ct. App. 2010). “692 provided: “(1) [DSL] shall adopt rules to carry out the provisions of ORS 196.668 to 196.692, 196.800, 196.810, 196.”
Examilotis v. Dept. of State Lands, 244 P.3d 880 (Or. Ct. App. 2010). “692 provided: "(1) [DSL] shall adopt rules to carry out the provisions of ORS 196.668 to 196.692, 196.800, 196.810, 196.”
Coos Waterkeeper v. Port of Coos Bay Oregon, 395 P.3d 14 (Or. Ct. App. 2017). “692 states: “(1) The Department of State Lands shall adopt rules to carry out the provisions of ORS 196.668 to 196.692, 196.800, 196.810, 196.”
Citizens for Resp. Devel. in The Dalles v. Walmart, 461 P.3d 956 (Or. 2020). “In determining whether the applicant has provided all practicable mitigation, the director shall consider the findings regard- ing wetlands set forth in ORS 196.668 and whether the proposed mitigation advances the policy objectives for the protection of wetlands set forth in ORS…”
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