This bill reauthorizes the Deschutes River Conservancy Working Group, a collaborative body established under the Oregon Resource Conservation Act of 1996 to manage water and conservation issues in Oregon's Deschutes River Basin. The legislation extends the group's authorization from 2016 through 2032 and clarifies its board composition, which must include 10-15 members representing environmental organizations, irrigated agriculture, the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation, hydroelectric producers, federal and state agencies, and local government. The bill also increases the percentage of funds the group can use for administrative costs from 5 percent to 10 percent, allowing it greater flexibility in covering operational expenses. The bill affects stakeholders throughout the Deschutes River Basin including farmers, tribal nations, environmental groups, and government agencies involved in water management and conservation.
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