Why recent screening changes raise denial risk Recent legislation tightened front-end screening for groundwater filings. Applications tied to restricted sources,
Posted on February 12, 2026
Oregon Water Right Process Changes - Frequently Asked Questions (Effective January 1, 2026) Q: Which water right processes are impacted
Posted on February 5, 2026
Beginning January 1, 2026, Oregon is standardizing decision document names and adding an automatic path for some decisions to become
Posted on January 28, 2026
Certain water right decisions issued on or after January 1, 2026 can finalize on their own. When the Department issues
Posted on January 15, 2026
Starting January 1, 2026, the Oregon Water Resources Department will use consistent names for key decision documents. This is a
Posted on January 5, 2026
Why winter is the decision window Winter gives the most stable conditions to evaluate wells. With irrigation off and demand
Posted on December 29, 2025
Why water rights affect schedules and design Power plants, pipelines and terminals, data centers, and public utilities depend on reliable
Posted on December 11, 2025
Who Must Report and Where to Confirm Requirements Many permits and certificates include measurement and reporting conditions. Reporting may also
Posted on November 26, 2025