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Proposed Reauthorization of the Deschutes River Conservancy Working Group

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6431

June 24, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This amendment changes the legal structure and funding administrative limits for the Deschutes River Conservancy Working Group, extending its authorization until 2032.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Deschutes River Basin environmental community

The group is allocated two seats on the Working Group board of directors.

Deschutes River Basin irrigated agriculture community

The group is allocated two seats on the Working Group board of directors.

Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon

The tribe is allocated two seats on the Working Group board of directors.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Senate Amendment 6431 proposes to reauthorize the Deschutes River Conservancy Working Group through 2032 and update its board composition requirements. The amendment, submitted by Senators Merkley and Wyden, would also increase the allowable administrative cost limit for the group.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Deschutes River Conservancy Working Group?

It is a collaborative group established under the Oregon Resource Conservation Act of 1996 to manage resources in the Deschutes River Basin.

How does this amendment change the group's board?

It defines a new board structure requiring 10-15 members from specific sectors, including environmental, agricultural, tribal, hydroelectric, federal, state, and local government representatives.

What is the new deadline for the group's authorization?

The amendment extends the authorization to the year 2032.

Why It Matters

This amendment changes the legal structure and funding administrative limits for the Deschutes River Conservancy Working Group, extending its authorization until 2032.

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Administrative Funding Increase

The amendment doubles the allowable administrative cost percentage for the Working Group from 5% to 10%.

Deschutes River Conservancy Working Group

Connected Entities

organizationOregon Water Resources Department“Example of a state agency representative for the board.”Map →

organizationOregon Department of Fish and Wildlife“Example of a state agency representative for the board.”Map →

personWyden“U.S. Senator who co-submitted the amendment.”Map →

otherOregon Resource Conservation Act of 1996“The underlying law being amended.”Map →

personMerkley“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

organizationConfederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon“Designated as a stakeholder group for board representation.”Map →

organizationDeschutes River Conservancy Working Group“The entity being reauthorized and restructured.”Map →

Sources

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