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WA Rev Code § 77.85.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.85 - Salmon Recovery.|77.85.060 - Critical pathways methodology—Habitat work schedule.

RCW 77.85.060 Critical pathways methodology—Habitat work schedule.(1) Critical pathways methodology shall be used to develop a habitat project list and a habitat work schedule that ensures salmon habitat projects will be prioritized and implemented in a logical sequential manner that produces habitat capable of sustaining healthy populations of salmon.(2) The critical pathways methodology shall:(a) Include a limiting factors analysis for salmon in streams, rivers, tributaries, estuaries, and subbasins in the region. The technical advisory group shall have responsibility for the limiting factors analysis;(b) Identify local habitat projects that sponsors are willing to undertake. The projects identified must have a written agreement from the landowner on which the project is to be implemented. Project sponsors shall have the lead responsibility for this task;(c) Identify how projects will be monitored and evaluated. The project sponsor, in consultation with the technical advisory group and the appropriate landowner, shall have responsibility for this task;(d) Include a review of monitoring data, evaluate project performance, and make recommendations to the committee established under RCW 77.85.050 and to the technical review team. The technical advisory group has responsibility for this task; and(e) Describe the adaptive management strategy that will be used. The committee established under RCW 77.85.050 shall have responsibility for this task. If a committee has not been formed, the technical advisory group shall have the responsibility for this task.(3) The habitat work schedule shall include all projects developed pursuant to subsection (2) of this section, and shall identify and coordinate with any other salmon habitat project implemented in the region, including habitat preservation projects funded through the Washington wildlife and recreation program, the conservation reserve enhancement program, and other conservancy programs. The habitat work schedule shall also include the start date, duration, estimated date of completion, estimated cost, and, if appropriate, the affected salmonid species of each project. Each schedule shall be updated on an annual basis to depict new activities.[ 2000 c 107 § 95; 1999 sp.s. c 13 § 12; 1998 c 246 § 8. Formerly RCW 75.46.070.]NOTES:Severability—Effective date—1999 sp.s. c 13: See notes following RCW 77.85.005.
WA Rev Code § 77.85.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.85 - Salmon Recovery.|77.85.080 - Sea grant program—Technical assistance authorized.

RCW 77.85.080 Sea grant program—Technical assistance authorized.The sea grant program at the University of Washington is authorized to provide technical assistance to volunteer groups and other project sponsors in designing and implementing habitat projects that address the limiting factors analysis required under RCW 77.85.060. The cost for such assistance may be covered on a fee-for-service basis.[ 2000 c 107 § 98; 1999 sp.s. c 13 § 14; 1998 c 246 § 11. Formerly RCW 75.46.100.]NOTES:Severability—Effective date—1999 sp.s. c 13: See notes following RCW 77.85.005.
WA Rev Code § 77.85.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.85 - Salmon Recovery.|77.85.090 - Southwest Washington salmon recovery region—Created—Recognition as a regional recovery organization—Puget Sound salmon recovery organizations.

RCW 77.85.090 Southwest Washington salmon recovery region—Created—Recognition as a regional recovery organization—Puget Sound salmon recovery organizations.(1) The southwest Washington salmon recovery region, whose boundaries are provided in chapter 60, Laws of 1998, is created.(2) Lead entities within a salmon recovery region that agree to form a regional salmon recovery organization may be recognized by the governor's salmon recovery office created in RCW 77.85.030 as a regional recovery organization. The regional recovery organization may plan, coordinate, and monitor the implementation of a regional recovery plan in accordance with RCW 77.85.150. Regional recovery organizations existing as of July 24, 2005, that have developed draft recovery plans approved by the governor's salmon recovery office by July 1, 2005, may continue to plan, coordinate, and monitor the implementation of regional recovery plans.(3) Beginning January 1, 2008, the leadership council, created under chapter 90.71 RCW, shall serve as the regional salmon recovery organization for Puget Sound salmon species, except for the program known as the Hood Canal summer chum evolutionarily significant unit area, which the Hood Canal coordinating council shall continue to administer under chapter 90.88 RCW.[ 2009 c 345 § 10. Prior: 2007 c 444 § 5; 2007 c 341 § 49; 2005 c 309 § 7; 2000 c 107 § 99; 1998 c 246 § 12. Formerly RCW 75.46.110.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2009 c 345: See notes following RCW 77.85.030.Effective date—2007 c 341: See RCW 90.71.907.
WA Rev Code § 77.85.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.85 - Salmon Recovery.|77.85.110 - Salmon recovery funding board—Creation—Membership.

RCW 77.85.110 Salmon recovery funding board—Creation—Membership.(1) The salmon recovery funding board is created consisting of ten members.(2) Five members of the board shall be voting members who are appointed by the governor, subject to confirmation by the senate. One of these voting members shall be a cabinet-level appointment as the governor's representative to the board. Board members who represent the general public shall not have a financial or regulatory interest in salmon recovery. The governor shall appoint one of the general public members of the board as the chair. The voting members of the board shall be appointed for terms of four years, except that two members initially shall be appointed for terms of two years and three members shall initially be appointed for terms of three years. In making the appointments, the governor shall seek a board membership that collectively provide the expertise necessary to provide strong fiscal oversight of salmon recovery expenditures, and that provide extensive knowledge of local government processes and functions and an understanding of issues relevant to salmon recovery in Washington state. The governor shall appoint at least three of the voting members of the board no later than ninety days after July 1, 1999. Vacant positions on the board shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointments. The governor may remove members of the board for good cause.In addition to the five voting members of the board, the following five state officials shall serve as ex officio nonvoting members of the board: The director of the department of fish and wildlife, the executive director of the conservation commission, the secretary of transportation, the director of the department of ecology, and the commissioner of public lands. The state officials serving in an ex officio capacity may designate a representative of their respective agencies to serve on the board in their behalf. Such designations shall be made in writing and in such manner as is specified by the board.(3) Staff support to the board shall be provided by the recreation and conservation office. For administrative purposes, the board shall be located with the recreation and conservation office.(4) Members of the board who do not represent state agencies shall be compensated as provided by RCW 43.03.250. Members of the board shall be reimbursed for travel expenses as provided by RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060.[ 2007 c 241 § 20; 1999 sp.s. c 13 § 3. Formerly RCW 75.46.150.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2007 c 241: See notes following RCW 79A.25.005.Severability—Effective date—1999 sp.s. c 13: See notes following RCW 77.85.005.
WA Rev Code § 77.85.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.85 - Salmon Recovery.|77.85.120 - Board responsibilities—Grants and loans administration assistance.

RCW 77.85.120 Board responsibilities—Grants and loans administration assistance.(1) The salmon recovery funding board is responsible for making grants and loans for salmon habitat projects and salmon recovery activities from the amounts appropriated to the board for this purpose. To accomplish this purpose the board may:(a) Provide assistance to grant applicants regarding the procedures and criteria for grant and loan awards;(b) Make and execute all manner of contracts and agreements with public and private parties as the board deems necessary, consistent with the purposes of this chapter;(c) Accept any gifts, grants, or loans of funds, property, or financial or other aid in any form from any other source on any terms that are not in conflict with this chapter;(d) Adopt rules under chapter 34.05 RCW as necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter; and(e) Do all acts and things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers expressly granted or implied under this chapter.(2) The recreation and conservation office shall provide all necessary grants and loans administration assistance to the board, and shall distribute funds as provided by the board in RCW 77.85.130.[ 2007 c 241 § 21; 2000 c 107 § 101; 1999 sp.s. c 13 § 4. Formerly RCW 75.46.160.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2007 c 241: See notes following RCW 79A.25.005.Severability—Effective date—1999 sp.s. c 13: See notes following RCW 77.85.005.
WA Rev Code § 77.85.135 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.85 - Salmon Recovery.|77.85.135 - Habitat project funding—Statement of environmental benefits—Development of outcome-focused performance measures.

RCW 77.85.135 Habitat project funding—Statement of environmental benefits—Development of outcome-focused performance measures.In providing funding for habitat projects, the salmon recovery funding board shall require recipients to incorporate the environmental benefits of the project into their grant applications, and the board shall utilize the statement of environmental benefits in its prioritization and selection process. The board shall also develop appropriate outcome-focused performance measures to be used both for management and performance assessment of the grant program. To the extent possible, the board should coordinate its performance measure system with other natural resource-related agencies as defined in RCW 43.41.270. The board shall consult with affected interest groups in implementing this section.[ 2001 c 227 § 9.]NOTES:Findings—Intent—2001 c 227: See note following RCW 43.41.270.
WA Rev Code § 77.85.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.85 - Salmon Recovery.|77.85.140 - Habitat project lists—Tracking of funds.

RCW 77.85.140 Habitat project lists—Tracking of funds.(1) Habitat project lists shall be submitted to the salmon recovery funding board for funding at least once a year on a schedule established by the board. The board shall provide the legislature with a list of the proposed projects and a list of the projects funded as part of the biennial report required in RCW 77.85.020. Project sponsors who complete salmon habitat projects approved for funding from habitat project lists and have met grant application deadlines will be paid by the salmon recovery funding board within thirty days of project completion.(2) The recreation and conservation office shall track all funds allocated for salmon habitat projects and salmon recovery activities on behalf of the board, including both funds allocated by the board and funds allocated by other state or federal agencies for salmon recovery or water quality improvement.[ 2016 c 197 § 10. Prior: 2009 c 518 § 9; 2009 c 345 § 8; 2007 c 241 § 22; 2001 c 303 § 1; 2000 c 107 § 103; 1999 sp.s. c 13 § 6. Formerly RCW 75.46.180.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2009 c 345: See notes following RCW 77.85.030.Intent—Effective date—2007 c 241: See notes following RCW 79A.25.005.Severability—Effective date—1999 sp.s. c 13: See notes following RCW 77.85.005.
WA Rev Code § 77.85.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.85 - Salmon Recovery.|77.85.150 - Statewide salmon recovery strategy—Prospective application.

RCW 77.85.150 Statewide salmon recovery strategy—Prospective application.(1) The governor shall, with the assistance of the governor's salmon recovery office, maintain and revise, as appropriate, a statewide salmon recovery strategy.(2) The governor and the governor's salmon recovery office shall be guided by the following considerations in maintaining and revising the strategy:(a) The strategy should identify statewide initiatives and responsibilities with regional recovery plans and local watershed initiatives as the principal means for implementing the strategy;(b) The strategy should emphasize collaborative, incentive-based approaches;(c) The strategy should address all factors limiting the recovery of Washington's listed salmon stocks, including habitat and water quality degradation, harvest and hatchery management, inadequate streamflows, and other barriers to fish passage. Where other limiting factors are beyond the state's jurisdictional authorities to respond to, such as some natural predators and high seas fishing, the strategy shall include the state's requests for federal action to effectively address these factors;(d) The strategy should identify immediate actions necessary to prevent extinction of a listed salmon stock, establish performance measures to determine if restoration efforts are working, recommend effective monitoring and data management, and recommend to the legislature clear and certain measures to be implemented if performance goals are not met;(e) The strategy shall rely on the best scientific information available and provide for incorporation of new information as it is obtained;(f) The strategy should seek a fair allocation of the burdens and costs upon economic and social sectors of the state whose activities may contribute to limiting the recovery of salmon; and(g) The strategy should seek clear measures and procedures from the appropriate federal agencies for removing Washington's salmon stocks from listing under the federal act.(3) If the strategy is updated, an active and thorough public involvement process, including early and meaningful opportunity for public comment, must be utilized. In obtaining public comment, the governor's salmon recovery office shall work with regional salmon recovery organizations throughout the state and shall encourage regional and local recovery planning efforts to ensure an active public involvement process.(4) This section shall apply prospectively only and not retroactively. Nothing in this section shall be construed to invalidate actions taken in recovery planning at the local, regional, or state level prior to July 1, 1999.[ 2009 c 345 § 11; 2007 c 444 § 6; 2005 c 309 § 9; 1999 sp.s. c 13 § 9. Formerly RCW 75.46.190.]NOTES:Finding—Intent—2009 c 345: See notes following RCW 77.85.030.Severability—Effective date—1999 sp.s. c 13: See notes following RCW 77.85.005.
WA Rev Code § 77.85.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.85 - Salmon Recovery.|77.85.160 - Salmon monitoring data, information.

RCW 77.85.160 Salmon monitoring data, information.State salmon monitoring data provided by lead entities, regional fisheries enhancement groups, and others shall be included in the database of SASSI [salmon and steelhead stock inventory] and SSHIAP [salmon and steelhead habitat inventory assessment project]. Information pertaining to habitat preservation projects funded through the Washington wildlife and recreation program, the conservation reserve enhancement program, and other conservancy programs related to salmon habitat shall be included in the SSHIAP database.[ 1999 sp.s. c 13 § 13. Formerly RCW 75.46.200.]NOTES:Severability—Effective date—1999 sp.s. c 13: See notes following RCW 77.85.005.
WA Rev Code § 77.85.170 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.85 - Salmon Recovery.|77.85.170 - Salmon recovery account.

RCW 77.85.170 Salmon recovery account.The salmon recovery account is created in the state treasury. To the account shall be deposited such funds as the legislature directs or appropriates to the account. Moneys in the account may be spent only after appropriation. Expenditures from the account may be used for salmon recovery.[ 1999 sp.s. c 13 § 16. Formerly RCW 75.46.210.]NOTES:Severability—Effective date—1999 sp.s. c 13: See notes following RCW 77.85.005.
WA Rev Code § 77.85.240 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.85 - Salmon Recovery.|77.85.240 - Puget Sound partners.

RCW 77.85.240 Puget Sound partners.When administering funds under this chapter, the board shall give preference only to Puget Sound partners, as defined in RCW 90.71.010, in comparison to other entities that are eligible to be included in the definition of Puget Sound partner. Entities that are not eligible to be a Puget Sound partner due to geographic location, composition, exclusion from the scope of the Puget Sound action agenda developed by the Puget Sound partnership under RCW 90.71.310, or for any other reason, shall not be given less preferential treatment than Puget Sound partners.[ 2007 c 341 § 37.]NOTES:Effective date—2007 c 341: See RCW 90.71.907.
WA Rev Code § 77.95.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.95 - Salmon Enhancement Program.|77.95.010 - Legislative findings.

RCW 77.95.010 Legislative findings.Currently, many of the salmon stocks of Washington state are critically reduced from their sustainable level. The best interests of all fishing groups and the citizens as a whole are served by a stable and productive salmon resource. Immediate action is needed to reverse the severe decline of the resource and to insure its very survival. The legislature finds a state of emergency exists and that immediate action is required to restore its fishery.Disagreement and strife have dominated the salmon fisheries for many years. Conflicts among the various fishing interests have only served to erode the resource. It is time for the state of Washington to make a major commitment to increasing productivity of the resource and to move forward with an effective rehabilitation and enhancement program. The commission is directed to dedicate its efforts and the efforts of the department to seek resolution to the many conflicts that involve the resource.Success of the enhancement program can only occur if projects efficiently produce salmon or restore habitat. The expectation of the program is to optimize the efficient use of funding on projects that will increase artificially and naturally produced salmon, restore and improve habitat, or identify ways to increase the survival of salmon. The full utilization of state resources and cooperative efforts with interested groups are essential to the success of the program.[ 1995 1st sp.s. c 2 § 33 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 45; 1985 c 458 § 1. Formerly RCW 75.50.010.]NOTES:Referral to electorate—1995 1st sp.s. c 2: See note following RCW 77.04.013.Effective date—1995 1st sp.s. c 2: See note following RCW 43.17.020.Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 2 §§ 1-6, 8-59, and 61-79: See RCW 43.300.900.
WA Rev Code § 77.95.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.95 - Salmon Enhancement Program.|77.95.020 - Long-term regional policy statements.

RCW 77.95.020 Long-term regional policy statements.(1) The commission shall develop long-term regional policy statements regarding the salmon fishery resources before December 1, 1985. The commission shall consider the following in formulating and updating regional policy statements:(a) Existing resource needs;(b) Potential for creation of new resources;(c) Successful existing programs, both within and outside the state;(d) Balanced utilization of natural and hatchery production;(e) Desires of the fishing interest;(f) Need for additional data or research;(g) Federal court orders; and(h) Salmon advisory council recommendations.(2) The commission shall review and update each policy statement at least once each year.[ 1995 1st sp.s. c 2 § 34 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1985 c 458 § 2. Formerly RCW 75.50.020.]NOTES:Referral to electorate—1995 1st sp.s. c 2: See note following RCW 77.04.013.Effective date—1995 1st sp.s c 2: See note following RCW 43.17.020.
WA Rev Code § 77.95.030 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.95 - Salmon Enhancement Program.|77.95.030 - Salmon enhancement plan—Enhancement projects.

RCW 77.95.030 Salmon enhancement plan—Enhancement projects.(1) The commission shall develop a detailed salmon enhancement plan with proposed enhancement projects. The plan and the regional policy statements shall be submitted to the secretary of the senate and chief clerk of the house of representatives for legislative distribution by June 30, 1986. The enhancement plan and regional policy statements shall be provided by June 30, 1986, to the natural resources committees of the house of representatives and the senate. The commission shall provide a maximum opportunity for the public to participate in the development of the salmon enhancement plan. To insure full participation by all interested parties, the commission shall solicit and consider enhancement project proposals from Indian tribes, sports fishers, commercial fishers, private aquaculturists, and other interested groups or individuals for potential inclusion in the salmon enhancement plan. Joint or cooperative enhancement projects shall be considered for funding.(2) The following criteria shall be used by the commission in formulating the project proposals:(a) Compatibility with the long-term policy statement;(b) Benefit/cost analysis;(c) Needs of all fishing interests;(d) Compatibility with regional plans, including harvest management plans;(e) Likely increase in resource productivity;(f) Direct applicability of any research;(g) Salmon advisory council recommendations;(h) Compatibility with federal court orders;(i) Coordination with the salmon and steelhead advisory commission program;(j) Economic impact to the state;(k) Technical feasibility; and(l) Preservation of native salmon runs.(3) The commission shall not approve projects that serve as replacement funding for projects that exist prior to May 21, 1985, unless no other sources of funds are available.(4) The commission shall prioritize various projects and establish a recommended implementation time schedule.[ 2013 c 23 § 246; 1995 1st sp.s. c 2 § 35 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1985 c 458 § 3. Formerly RCW 75.50.030.]NOTES:Referral to electorate—1995 1st sp.s. c 2: See note following RCW 77.04.013.Effective date—1995 1st sp.s. c 2: See note following RCW 43.17.020.
WA Rev Code § 77.95.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife|Chapter 77.95 - Salmon Enhancement Program.|77.95.040 - Commission to monitor enhancement projects and enhancement plan.

RCW 77.95.040 Commission to monitor enhancement projects and enhancement plan.Upon approval by the legislature of funds for its implementation, the commission shall monitor the progress of projects detailed in the salmon enhancement plan.The commission shall be responsible for establishing criteria which shall be used to measure the success of each project in the salmon enhancement plan.[ 1995 1st sp.s. c 2 § 36 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1985 c 458 § 4. Formerly RCW 75.50.040.]NOTES:Referral to electorate—1995 1st sp.s. c 2: See note following RCW 77.04.013.Effective date—1995 1st sp.s. c 2: See note following RCW 43.17.020.