Washington Code 79.71.040 – Acquisition of property for natural resources conservation areas — Designation
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The department is authorized to acquire property or less than fee interests in property, as defined by RCW 64.04.130, by all means, except eminent domain, for creating natural resources conservation areas, where acquisition is the best way to achieve the purposes of this chapter. Areas acquired or assembled by the department for conservation purposes will be designated as “Washington natural resources conservation areas.”
[ 1987 c 472 § 4.]
Terms Used In Washington Code 79.71.040
- Conservation purposes: include but are not limited to: (1) Maintaining, enhancing, or restoring ecological systems, including but not limited to aquatic, coastal, riparian, montane, and geological systems, whether such systems be unique or typical to the state of Washington; (2) maintaining exceptional scenic landscapes; (3) maintaining habitat for threatened, endangered, and sensitive species; (4) enhancing sites for primitive recreational purposes; and (5) outdoor environmental education. See Washington Code 79.71.030
- Department: means the department of natural resources. See Washington Code 79.71.030