HB 3670
Requires a company or state agency that diverts a body of water within 15 miles of high-value farmland to conduct a study to ensure that the diversion will not negatively impact the high-value farmland.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Agriculture, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Water
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Bill overview
House Bill 3670 requires companies and state agencies that divert water within 15 miles of designated high-value farmland to conduct a study. This study must assess whether the water diversion will negatively affect the topsoil and water supply of the farmland, considering both high and low precipitation years. The goal is to protect valuable agricultural land from potential harm caused by water diversions. The bill focuses on ensuring responsible water management practices near important farmland areas.
Key provisions
- Companies and state agencies must conduct a study.
- The study area is limited to within 15 miles of high-value farmland.
- The study must assess impacts on topsoil and water supply.
- The study must consider both high and low precipitation conditions.
- ‘Company’ is defined broadly to include various business structures.
- ‘High-value farmland’ is defined as per ORS 195.300.
- ‘State agency’ is defined as any state government entity.
Who is affected
- Companies
- State Agencies
- Farmers
- Agricultural Landowners
- Oregon Residents
Notable changes
- Requires a formal study before water diversions near high-value farmland.
- Specifies the distance (15 miles) from farmland that triggers the study requirement.
- Considers both high and low precipitation to assess potential impacts.
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