Bill > HB3106

This bill creates the Integrated Water Data Team, a collaborative group consisting of representatives from various state agencies including the Water Resources Department, Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, Department of Environmental Quality, and others. The State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries will lead this team, with the primary goal of improving communication, data sharing, and coordination among agencies to enhance the accessibility and usability of water-related data. The team will work to develop a statewide integrated water data portal that provides a single access point for water data, including information on water quantity, quality, watershed health, habitat, ecology, and infrastructure. The bill establishes an Integrated Water Data Account to fund these efforts, allowing the department to accept grants and contributions. The team will be responsible for developing data standards, identifying data gaps, supporting water resource planning, and submitting biennial reports to legislative committees detailing progress, challenges, and recommendations. The integrated water data portal will be designed to support water decision-making at various scales, publish data in machine-readable formats, and allow integration of data from diverse sources, including state agencies, federal agencies, local governments, tribes, academic institutions, and non-governmental organizations. The bill declares an emergency and will take effect on the 91st day after the 2025 legislative session adjourns.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3106