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Perks and Recreation Dept. <br />recreational value and scenic attraction. <br />Page 6 of 9 <br />(4) Staff gauges or other generally established river level measuring devices shall be used to <br />report recreation flow requirements only when a stream cross section analysis has been <br />conducted which will allow accurate conversion to cfs. Direct measurement shall be used to <br />determine lake water surface elevations above mean sea level necessary to maintain <br />recreational value or scenic attraction. <br />[Publications: The publication(s) referred to or incorporated by reference in this rule are <br />available from the agency.] <br />Stat. Auth.: ORS 183 .335(7), ORS 183 .341 & ORS 537 .332 - ORS 537 .360 <br />Stats. Implemented: ORS 537 .338 <br />Hist.: PR 5 -1991, f. & cert. ef. 5 -17 -91 <br />736- 060 -0020 <br />Responsibilities to WRD <br />(1) The Department shall coordinate with WRD on establishing priorities for monitoring of <br />flows of instream water rights: The Department shall coordinate with WRD watermasters to <br />develop monitoring plans for instream water rights. The location and method of instream flow <br />measurement shall be selected to ensure that the instream water right is adequately monitored <br />throughout the entire reach. Monitoring plans may include: <br />(a) Use of volunteers and Department personnel to conduct monitoring; <br />(b) The frequency of monitoring; <br />(c) A system for reporting and enforcing violations of instream water rights. <br />(2) In cases where it is known that the request for flows is higher than the estimated average <br />natural flow, as defined by WRD, the Department shall provide in the application justification <br />for additional flow or identify the intended source of water in accordance with OAR 690-077 - <br />0045(3)(e) (WRD). <br />Stat. Auth.: ORS 183 .335(7), ORS 183 .341 & ORS 537 .332 - ORS 537 .360 <br />Stats. Implemented: ORS 537 .338 <br />Hist.: PR 5 -1991, f. & cert. ef. 5 -17 -91 <br />http: / /arcweb.sos.state.or.us /rules /OARS_700 /OAR 736n36_060.html 10/30/00 <br />