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| Public use of Oregon's rivers and lakes |
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State-owned waterways are commonly termed “navigable.” When Oregon became a state in 1859, all the land underlying waterways that were used, or could have been used, in their natural condition to transport people and goods, became state-owned. However, specific waterways, or portions, that met this navigability standard were not identified. State law authorizes the State Land Board to determine if a waterway is navigable for title.
The following links provide information on the history of navigability in Oregon, ownership, the navigability determination process and the public’s rights to use waterways in Oregon.
Fact Sheet
Brochure
Who Owns the Waterways
Your Rights
Waterway Ownership
Lake Ownership
Determination History
Determination Process
Navigability Studies
Attorney General Opinion (2005)
More information is available from Jeff Kroft, senior policy specialist, 503-986-5280.
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