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This bill enhances rocky habitat management in Oregon by establishing several key responsibilities for the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) and the Oregon Ocean Science Trust. The DLCD will coordinate the development of site management plans for rocky habitat areas, maintain an online mapping tool for ocean resources, consult with tribes and stakeholders, and develop amendments to the Territorial Sea Plan. The bill specifically directs the DLCD to create management plans for rocky habitat sites designated in a 2023 Territorial Sea Plan amendment. Additionally, the Oregon Ocean Science Trust will be authorized to establish a competitive grant program to implement nonregulatory management programs for these rocky habitat sites. The bill appropriates $300,000 from the General Fund to support these efforts, with funds to be deposited in the Oregon Ocean Science Fund for grants and administrative costs. By declaring an emergency, the bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, emphasizing the urgent need to protect and manage Oregon's coastal and marine environments.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3587