Who is in Charge of Estuaries in Oregon?
Twenty-two cities, seven counties, and thirteen port districts have planning or management responsibilities for Oregon’s major estuaries. Counties, in coordination with cities and port authorities, have the overall responsibility for preparing management plans for their respective estuaries. Administration of those plans is done by the relevant cities and counties as part of their overall comprehensive planning responsibilities. Port districts support development and maintenance of navigation improvements for water-oriented industry and commerce, as well as commercial fishing and recreational boating and fishing. Ports also play a key role in planning and implementing economic development strategies for the areas they serve. Click for a diagram of terms and jurisdictional extents relevant to estuaries.
