Harney Water Resource Center
A dedicated Harney Water Collaborative Resource Center will launch soon with information and resources for ranchers, farmers, well-owners and community members in Harney County about groundwater regulations, voluntary actions, flow meters, Harney Water Collaborative activities, and more.
In the meantime, contact Brenda Smith, director@highdesertpartnership.org.
Studies and Plans
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A groundwater-availability study conducted between 2016 and 2022 by Oregon Water Resources Department and USGS.
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Developed by the Harney County Community-Based Water Planning (CBWP) Collaborative, this plan contains a groundwater plan, a surface water plan, and implementation approaches for both.
Oregon Water Resources Department Regulatory Resources
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Oregon Water Resources Department overview of the department's activities in the Basin.
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Oregon Water Resources Department information and resources about the SWMPA regulations.
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Oregon Water Resources Department description of the regulatory process known as contested case.
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Oregon Water Resources Department guidance for voluntary agreements.
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An interactive map showing the subareas within the Harney Basin.
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Oregon Water Resources Department collection of documents and web content associated with the groundwater study released in April 2022.
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Oregon Water Resources Department groundwater regulatory rules for the Harney Basin, referred to as the 512 Rules or Division 512 Rules.
Oregon Water Resources Department Domestic Well Resources
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Oregon Water Resources Department funding program for domestic wells impacted by declining groundwater.
Well Abandonment, Repair and Replacement Fund
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Oregon Water Resources Department funding program for low to moderate income homeowners experiencing well water supply issues.
