What services do you provide?

We provide a full range of services related to water rights in Oregon, including water rights consulting, new applications, transfers, extensions, and new water rights permitting, We can also help you understand your permit conditions.

What are water rights?

Water rights refer to the legal rights to use water from a specific source, such as a river or a well. These rights are granted by Oregon Water Resources Department after an application process. We can help you apply for a new water right for your property, business, or community.

How can I obtain water rights?

Sometimes water rights are transferred to the new owner when properties are sold, sometimes they aren’t, the rules are complicated. We can help you understand what you need to do to legally use water.

What is the process to obtain water rights?

To obtain water rights in Oregon, you need to go through a process that involves applying for a water right permit from the Oregon Water Resources Department

I got a letter from OWRD now what?

Oregon Water Resources Department sends out letters for many different compliance issues. We help you sort through the meaning of these letters and work with OWRD to find a path forward for continued water use.

Why should I hire a Certified Water Rights Examiner?

Certain water rights applications and certificates of beneficial use require the stamp of a certified water rights examiner. Think of it as a professional engineer for water rights. A professional will also help smooth out the application process and can shorten it significantly by knowing the right procedures to go through.

How do I know what service I need?

We provide a free consultation to help you figure out what services we can help you with. Sometimes you don’t even require our services, and we’ll tell you how to proceed without us.

Is working with Oregon Water Rights Solutions Expensive?

No, we keep our rates very reasonable and focus only on water rights, do not have a physical office, or extraneous staff, so our costs can be kept lower. You will sign an invoice before we begin work, so you will know exactly how much before we begin.