Protecting forest water quality

Many forest watersheds that supply water to Oregonians include actively managed lands where modern timber harvest and resource protection methods are used to help keep water clean for fish, wildlife and us.

The Oregon Forest Practices Act is a comprehensive set of state laws and rules. To protect fish and the source of much of Oregon's drinking water, OFPA regulates forest practices, and restricts timber harvesting, road building and the use of chemicals near streams and other water bodies.