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Water Resources Act of 1971 (Revised Code of Washington (RCW): Title 90 Water Rights—Environment; Chapter 90.54)

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 Policy/planning Governance Indigenous peoples Integrated management Local government
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

This Chapter of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) adopts the Water Resources Act of 1971. Its purpose is to set forth fundamentals of water resource policy for the state to insure that waters of the state are protected and fully utilized for the greatest benefit to the people of the state of Washington and, in relation thereto, to provide direction to the department of ecology, other state agencies and officials, and local government in carrying out water and related resources programs. It is the intent of the legislature to work closely with the executive branch, Indian tribes, local government, and interested parties to ensure that water resources of the state are wisely managed.

Full text
English
Website
leg.wa.gov