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Minimum Water Flows and Levels (Revised Code of Washington (RCW): Title 90 Water Rights—Environment; Chapter 90.22)

Country/Territory
United States of America
Territorial subdivision
State of Washington
Document type
Legislation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Water
Keyword
Freshwater resources management Inland waters Surface water Water rights Offences/penalties Waterworks
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Chapter of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) concerns minimum water flows and levels. Specifically, it provides for establishment of minimum water flows or levels, authorized, purposes; establishment of minimum water flows or levels, hearings, notice, rules; existing water and storage rights, right to divert or store water; stockwatering requirements; and civil penalties; instream flow evaluations, statewide list of priorities, salmon impact.

Full text
English
Website
leg.wa.gov