Shoreline Management Act of 1971 (Revised Code of Washington (RCW): Title 90 Water Rights—Environment; Chapter 90.58) Country/Territory United States of America Territorial subdivision State of Washington Document type Legislation Date 2018 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Sea, Water Keyword Coastal zone management Policy/planning Navigation Public health Water rights Freshwater resources management Waterworks Geographical area Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract This Chapter of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) adopts the Shoreline Management Act of 1971. The Chapter declares that it is the policy of the state to provide for the management of the shorelines of the state by planning for and fostering all reasonable and appropriate uses. This policy is designed to insure the development of these shorelines in a manner which, while allowing for limited reduction of rights of the public in the navigable waters, will promote and enhance the public interest. This policy contemplates protecting against adverse effects to the public health, the land and its vegetation and wildlife, and the waters of the state and their aquatic life, while protecting generally public rights of navigation and corollary rights incidental thereto. Full text English Website leg.wa.gov