HB4049

Oregon HB4049 allows groundwater users in Harney Valley to create voluntary agreements to manage water use.

Oregon HB4049 directs the Water Resources Commission to encourage and approve voluntary agreements between groundwater users in the Greater Harney Valley Groundwater Area of Concern. These agreements aim to achieve stable groundwater levels. The bill specifies that voluntary agreements can only be terminated by the lapse of time, mutual consent, or commission order if the agreement is not being substantially complied with or if changed conditions make it detrimental.