Action Alert: Let ORPD know your thoughts on drone rules in Oregon State Parks!

Sample map created by ORPD using the draft classification criteria developed by the workgroup, courtesy of ORPD.

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (ORPD) is looking to hear from the public in order to develop guidelines for where recreational drone users can safely fly their craft in Oregon state parks. While drones can offer a new and unique way of seeing our state parks, they can also disturb sensitive wildlife and other park-goers. In 2022, ORPD formed a working group of conservation organizations, drone users, federal and state agencies, and ORPD to explore criteria for guidelines on safe drone take-off and landing points.

From now through December 29, ORPD is inviting the public to share their views on the draft criteria. You can join an informational webinar on November 8 at 6 p.m. here to learn more about the draft criteria and ask any questions you might have. Please note that you must register here for the webinar beforehand in order to ask questions. If you require additional accommodations in order to view the meeting, be sure to contact Jo Niehaus at least three days in advance of the meeting at 503-580-9210 or jo.niehaus@orpd.oregon.gov.

You can submit your feedback on the criteria to ORPD using this form or by emailing orpd.publiccomment@orpd.oregon.gov. 

Additional information about the criteria and workgroup process can be found here.