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OREGOH Oregon has a legislatively authorized rivers protection program, the Scenic Waterways Act, which was passed in 1969. The Act instantly designated six outstanding Oregon rivers. Two more have since been added: one by the study process and one by legislative action. Rivers in the system are designated in accordance with six classifications- Natural River Areas, Scenic River Areas, Recreational River Areas, Natural Scenic View Areas, Accessible Natural Rivers Areas, and River Community Areas. These classifications are dependent on the degree of development found along a particular river segment. , . The act specifically prohibits construction of dams or other impoundments, and placer mining. Administration of the system is the responsibility of the Department of Transportation, and the Department must adopt rules and regulations for the management of the system. The Act established a process for study and designation of additional rivers. Criteria for new rivers is also spelled out in the Act. The Governor designates a new river if recommended by the Transportation Commission and the water Policy Review Board. The Governor's designation can be vetoed by the Legislature. The act specifies that "...related adjacent land.,." for designated rivers shall be one-quarter mile from each bank. The rules and regulations adopted by the Oregon Transportation Commission for management of the system, restrict activity and development in areas adjacent to the river. The land use regulation aspects of the Act are based on a unique "defensive" mode, by which the State must review all land use change actions prior to their commencement. Using the river classifications and administrative rules as a guideline, the state determines if a proposal will "substantially impair the natural beauty of the scenic waterway." If the proposal is contrary to the rules or "substantially impairs," the state may refuse to allow the proposal to proceed. The applicant and the state can then attempt to negotiate an acceptable proposal. However, if this negotiation fails, the state's sale recourse is to purchase the property. The state may use condemnation if necessary. Of the 500 proposals reviewed in ten years, only about 50 have been denied, 18 resulted in purchase, only two required condemnation. The Governor appoints a nine member Scenic \laterway Advisory Corunittee. Each member serves three years. With representation coming from throughout the state and with varied profession and hobby interests, the community gives direction to the staff in matters relating to program policy--especially river user management and rUVer studies. In addition to the Scenic \vaterways Program, Oregon also has the Willamette River Greenway Program, designed to protect the 250 mile Willamette River. Emphasis of the program is placed on county zoning along the river corridor. 52