The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.

(1) “Department” means the department of ecology.

(2) “Lead agency” has the same meaning as defined in RCW 90.82.060.

(3) “Water resource inventory area” or “WRIA” means a water resource inventory area established in chapter 173-500 WAC as it existed on January 19, 2018.

Intent—2018 c 1: “The legislature intends to appropriate three hundred million dollars for projects to achieve the goals of this act until June 30, 2033. The department of ecology is directed to implement a program to restore and enhance streamflows by fulfilling obligations under this act to develop and implement plans to restore streamflows to levels necessary to support robust, healthy, and sustainable salmon populations.” [ 2018 c 1 § 304.]