Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 603 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Division 95 - AGRICULTURAL WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Section 603-095-3800 - Purpose

(1) These rules have been developed to implement a water quality management area plan for the Klamath Headwaters Agricultural Water Quality Management Area pursuant to authorities vested in the department through ORS 568.900 - 568.933 and 561.190 - 561.191. The area plan is known as the Klamath Headwaters Agricultural Water Quality Management Area Plan.

(2) The purpose of these rules is to outline requirements for landowners in the Klamath Headwaters Agricultural Water Quality Management Area to prevent and control water pollution from agricultural activities and soil erosion. Compliance with division 95 rules (OARs 603-095-3800 through 603-095-3860) is expected to aid in the achievement of applicable water quality standards in the Klamath Headwaters Agricultural Water Quality Management Area.