OAR 660-017-0015
Major Estuary Classification

Twenty-one of the 22 major Oregon estuaries are classed in the following manner:

(1)

Natural Estuaries include Sand Lake, Salmon River, Elk River (Curry County), Sixes River, and Pistol River.

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Conservation Estuaries include Necanicum River, Netarts Bay, Nestucca River, Siletz Bay, Alsea Bay, and Winchuck River.

(3)

Shallow-draft Development Estuaries include Tillamook Bay, Nehalem Bay, Depoe Bay, Siuslaw River, Umpqua River, Coquille River, Rogue River, and Chetco River.

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Deep-draft Development Estuaries include Columbia River, Yaquina Bay, and Coos Bay.

Source: Rule 660-017-0015 — Major Estuary Classification, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=660-017-0015 (accessed May 26, 2025).

660–017–0000
Purpose 660–017–0005
Definitions 660–017–0010
Classification System 660–017–0015
Major Estuary Classification 660–017–0020
Minor Estuary Classification 660–017–0025
Level of Development or Alteration 660–017–0030
Revisions and Changes

May 26, 2025

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Original Source: Rule 660-017-0015 — Major Estuary Classification, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=660-017-0015 (last accessed May 10, 2025).

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OAR 660-017-0015
Major Estuary Classification