H.R. 495 would update the management of Oregon water resources.

== Detailed Summary ==

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Oregon Water Resources Management Act of 2007 - Amends the Oregon Resource Conservation Act of 1996 to: (1) replace references to the Deschutes River Basin Working Group with the Deschutes River Conservancy Working Group; (2) require the two representatives of private interests from irrigated agriculture on the Working Group to actively farm more than 100 acres of irrigated land and not be irrigation district managers; (3) direct the Bureau of Reclamation to pay up to a total amount of $2 million for each of FY2007-FY2016 for 50% of the cost of performing projects proposed by the Working Group and approved by the Secretary of the Interior; and (4) authorize appropriations for Deschutes Basin ecosystem restoration projects for FY2007-FY2016.

Authorizes the Secretary, acting through: (1) the Commissioner of Reclamation, to provide grants to, or enter into agreements with, tribal, state, and local governmental entities and the Associated Ditch Companies, Incorporated (ADC) to plan, design, and construct facilities needed to implement the Wallowa Lake Dam Rehabilitation Program, subject to specified conditions; and (2) the Bureau, to participate in the Water for Irrigation, Streams and the Economy Project water management feasibility study and environmental impact statement in accordance with a specified memorandum dated July 2, 2004.

North Unit Irrigation District Act of 2007 - Modifies a repayment contract between the Secretary and the North Unit Irrigation District, Oregon, to permit the District to engage in, or take advantage of, conserved water projects authorized by Oregon law. <br>
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 7/23/2007: Passed/agreed7/24/2007: Referred to in House.Senate committee. Status: On motion to suspendReceived in the rulesSenate and pass the bill AgreedRead twice and referred to by voice vote.the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
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== Points in Favor ==

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