Bill > HB3573

This bill appropriates $2,300,000 from the General Fund to the Water Resources Department (OWRD) for various water-related data collection and monitoring activities during the 2025-2027 biennium. The funding will be specifically allocated to seven key areas: $800,000 for ground water investigations, $450,000 for ground water monitoring, $300,000 for gaging stations (which measure water flow in rivers and streams), $300,000 for water use management cost share funds, $100,000 for evapotranspiration monitoring and studies (tracking water loss from soil and plants), $100,000 for AgriMet (an agricultural meteorological monitoring network), and $250,000 for contract funding to support facilitation, public engagement, and efforts related to developing ground water budgets. The bill includes an emergency clause, which means it will take effect on July 1, 2025, and is deemed necessary for maintaining public health, peace, and safety by supporting critical water resource management and monitoring activities.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3573