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Agricultural Water Quality

​​​​​The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is responsible for developing plans and ensuring rule compliance to prevent and control water pollution from agricultural activities and soil erosion on rural lands. ODA is also responsible for ensuring that farmers and ranchers help achieve water quality standards and meet the agricultural pollutant load allocations assigned by the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) in its​ Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs).​

Management area map

To determine your management area, please use our interactive map.

This map is for informational purposes only and may not have been prepared for, or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. The information and data is subject to change as modifications and updates are completed. All who use or otherwise access such information and data do so at their own risk. Users of this information and data should review or consult the primary data and information sources to ascertain the usability of the information. Any information and data made available here that has been modified for use from the State of Oregon is subject to the following disclaimer: The state of Oregon makes no representations or warranty as to the completeness, accuracy, timeliness, or content of any information and data made available through this site. The state of Oregon expressly disclaims all warranties, whether express or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose.​​​

​​​Management area documents

Administrative rules, area plans, biennial reviews, DEQ reports and executive summaries are available below by clicking on the management area. 

​​Total Maximum Daily Load Implementation Plans

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​More info from ODA

Contact​

​Water Quality Specialist Map
Ryan Beyer
Water Quality Program Compliance Leader
Phone: 503-986-4696
Victoria Binning
Water Quality Initiatives Coordinator
Phone: 503-559-9142
Nina Caldwell
Water Quality Specialist: Central Oregon Region
Phone: 503-931-6689
Rick Cowlishaw
Water Quality Specialist: North Willamette Valley Region
Phone: 971-453-2992
Jason Eck
Water Quality Program Analyst
Phone: 503-986-4794
Kevin Fenn
Program Manager
Phone: 503-986-6486
Ross Hiatt
Compliance Specialist
Phone: 503-400-5136
Rob Hibbs
Monitoring Specialist
Phone: 971-719-1576
Olivia Jasper
Water Quality Specialist: Mid-Coast and South Willamette Valley Region
Phone: 503-881-7005
Renita McNaughtan
Administrative Specialist
Phone: 503-986-4779
Paul Measeles
Water Quality Specialist: Northwest Oregon Region (Compliance)
Phone: 503-986-4778
Beth Pietrzak
Water Quality Specialist: Southwest Oregon Region
Phone: 541-414-8797
Amanda Robinson
Strategic Implementation Area (SIA) Specialist
Phone: 503-551-8448
Shiloh Simrell
Water Quality Specialist: Northeast Oregon Region
Phone: 541-969-6282
Brent Smith
Water Quality Specialist: John Day Basin Region
Phone: 971-458-2761
Maria Snodgress
Water Quality Specialist: Southeast Oregon Region
Phone: 541-699-2263
Vacant
Water Quality Specialist: Northwest Oregon Region (Voluntary Actions and Uplift)
Phone: 503-986-4700

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