§ 90.54.005 Findings — Objectives — 2002 c 329
§ 90.54.010 Purpose
§ 90.54.020 General declaration of fundamentals for utilization and management of waters of the state
§ 90.54.030 Water and related resources — Department to be advised — Water resources data program
§ 90.54.035 State funding of water resource programs — Priorities
§ 90.54.040 Comprehensive state water resources program — Modifying existing and adopting new regulations and statutes
§ 90.54.045 Water resource planning — Pilot process — Report to the legislature
§ 90.54.050 Setting aside or withdrawing waters — Rules — Consultation with legislative committees — Public hearing, notice — Review
§ 90.54.060 Department to seek involvement of other persons and entities, means — Assistance grants
§ 90.54.080 State to vigorously represent its interests before federal agencies, interstate agencies
§ 90.54.090 State, local governments, municipal corporations to comply with chapter
§ 90.54.100 Department to evaluate needs for projects and alternative methods of financing
§ 90.54.110 Authority to secure and obtain benefits, including grants
§ 90.54.120 “Department,” “utilize,” and “utilization” defined
§ 90.54.130 Land use management policy modifications — Advisory recommendations
§ 90.54.140 Protection of groundwater aquifers if sole drinking water source
§ 90.54.150 Water supply projects — Cooperation with other agencies — Scope of participation
§ 90.54.160 Department to report on dam safety
§ 90.54.170 Electric generation facility — Evaluation of application to appropriate water
§ 90.54.180 Water use efficiency and conservation programs and practices
§ 90.54.191 Streamflow restoration a priority
§ 90.54.210 Department shall act on water rights applications that rely on reservations of water established in WAC 173-518-080 or 173-545-090
§ 90.54.800 Policy guidelines
§ 90.54.900 Certain rights, authority, not to be affected by chapter
§ 90.54.910 Short title
§ 90.54.920 Rights not impaired
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Terms Used In Washington Code > Chapter 90.54 - Water resources act of 1971

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