Aquatic lands — Management guidelines.

RCW 79.105.030
in effect
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The management of state-owned aquatic lands shall be in conformance with constitutional and statutory requirements. The manager of state-owned aquatic lands shall strive to provide a balance of public benefits for all citizens of the state. The public benefits provided by state-owned aquatic lands are varied and include: (1) Encouraging direct public use and access; (2) Fostering water-dependent uses; (3) Ensuring environmental protection; (4) Utilizing renewable resources. Generating revenue in a manner consistent with subsections (1) through (4) of this section is a public benefit. The management of state-owned aquatic lands shall be in conformance with constitutional and statutory requirements. The manager of state-owned aquatic lands shall strive to provide a balance of public benefits for all citizens of the state. The public benefits provided by state-owned aquatic lands are varied and include: (1) Encouraging direct public use and access; (2) Fostering water-dependent uses; (3) Ensuring environmental protection; (4) Utilizing renewable resources. Generating revenue in a manner consistent with subsections (1) through (4) of this section is a public benefit.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=79.105&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026

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