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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.70 - License Limitation Programs. › 77.70.450 - Commercial fisheries buyback account.

RCW 77.70.450
Commercial fisheries buyback account.
The commercial fisheries buyback account is created in the custody of the state treasurer. All receipts from money collected by the commission under RCW 77.70.460, moneys appropriated for the purposes of this section, and other gifts, grants, or donations specifically made to the fund must be deposited into the account. Expenditures from the account may be used only for the purpose of repaying moneys advanced by the federal government under a groundfish fleet reduction program established by the federal government, or for other fleet reduction efforts, commercial fishing license buyback programs, or similar programs designed to reduce the harvest capacity in a commercial fishery. Only the director of the department or the director's designee may authorize expenditures from the account. The account is subject to allotment procedures under chapter 43.88 RCW, but an appropriation is not required for expenditures.
[ 2003 c 174 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.70 - License Limitation Programs. › 77.70.460 - Collection of fee—Fee schedule—Deposit of moneys.

RCW 77.70.460
Collection of fee—Fee schedule—Deposit of moneys. (Contingent expiration date.)
(1) The commission shall collect a fee upon all deliveries of fish or shellfish from persons holding: (a) A federal pacific groundfish limited entry permit with a trawl endorsement; (b) an ocean pink shrimp delivery license issued under RCW 77.65.390; (c) a Dungeness crab—coastal fishery license issued under RCW 77.70.280; (d) a food fish delivery license issued under RCW 77.65.200; or (e) a shrimp trawl license under RCW 77.65.220, to repay the federal government for moneys advanced by the federal government under a groundfish fleet reduction program established by the federal government.
(2) The commission shall adopt a fee schedule by rule for the collection of the fee required by subsection (1) of this section. The fee schedule adopted shall limit the total amount of moneys collected through the fee to the minimum amount necessary to repay the moneys advanced by the federal government, but be sufficient to repay the debt obligation of each fishery. The fee charged to the holders of a Dungeness crab—coastal fishery license may not exceed two percent of the total ex-vessel value of annual landings, and the fee charged to all other eligible license holders may not exceed five percent of the total ex-vessel value of annual landings. The commission may adjust the fee schedule as necessary to ensure that the funds collected are adequate to repay the debt obligation of each fishery.
(3) The commission shall deposit moneys collected under this section in the commercial fisheries buyback account created in RCW 77.70.450.
[ 2003 c 174 § 2.]
NOTES:
Contingent expiration date—2003 c 174 §§ 2 and 3: "Sections 2 and 3 of this act expire January 1, 2033, or when the groundfish fleet reduction program referenced in section 2 of this act is completed, whichever is sooner." [ 2003 c 174 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.70 - License Limitation Programs. › 77.70.470 - Ban on assessing fee under RCW 77.70.460.

RCW 77.70.470
Ban on assessing fee under RCW 77.70.460. (Contingent expiration date.)
The commission may not assess the fee specified under RCW 77.70.460 until after the federal government creates a groundfish fleet reduction program.
[ 2003 c 174 § 3.]
NOTES:
Contingent expiration date—2003 c 174 §§ 2 and 3: See note following RCW 77.70.460.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.70 - License Limitation Programs. › 77.70.480 - Pacific sardines—Purse seine fishery license or temporary annual fishery permit required.

RCW 77.70.480
Pacific sardines—Purse seine fishery license or temporary annual fishery permit required.
(1) A Washington sardine purse seine fishery license or temporary annual fishery permit is required to use purse seine gear to fish for or possess Pacific sardines in offshore waters. This requirement does not affect persons authorized to fish for or possess sardines in offshore waters under a valid Oregon or California license or permit.
(2) A Washington sardine purse seine fishery license or temporary annual fishery permit is required to deliver Pacific sardines into the state.
(3) Washington sardine purse seine fishery licenses and temporary annual fishery permits require vessel designation under RCW 77.65.100.
(4) Pacific sardines may not be taken or retained in state waters except for incidental harvest authorized by rule of the department.
[ 2009 c 331 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.70 - License Limitation Programs. › 77.70.490 - Pacific sardine purse seine fishery license—Fees—Temporary annual fishery permit—Fees—Adoption of rules regarding bycatch.

RCW 77.70.490
Pacific sardine purse seine fishery license—Fees—Temporary annual fishery permit—Fees—Adoption of rules regarding bycatch.
(1) A Washington Pacific sardine purse seine fishery license:
(a) May only be issued to a person that held a coastal pilchard experimental fishery permit in 2008, except as otherwise provided in this section;
(b) Must be renewed annually to remain active; and
(c) Subject to the restrictions of subsections (6) and (7) of this section and RCW 77.65.040, is transferable.
(2) A Washington Pacific sardine purse seine fishery license may be issued to any person that held a coastal pilchard experimental fishery permit in 2005, 2006, or 2007 and is precluded from qualifying under subsection (1) of this section because the vessel designated on the permit sank prior to 2008.
(3) Beginning in 2010, after taking into consideration the status of the Pacific sardine population, the impact of removal of sardines and other forage fish to the marine ecosystem, including the effect on endangered marine species, and the market for Pacific sardines in the state, the director may issue:
(a) A Washington Pacific sardine purse seine fishery license to any person provided that the issuance would not raise the number of licenses beyond the number initially issued in 2009;
(b) A Washington Pacific sardine purse seine temporary annual fishery permit to any person if the combined number of active Washington Pacific sardine purse seine fishery licenses and annual temporary permits already issued during the year is less than twenty-five.
(4) The annual fee for a Washington Pacific sardine purse seine fishery license and the application fee are specified in RCW 77.65.200.
(5) The fee for a Washington Pacific sardine purse seine temporary annual fishery permit and the application fee are specified in RCW 77.65.200. A temporary annual fishery permit expires at the end of the calendar year in which the permit is issued.
(6) Only a person who owns or operates the vessel designated on the license or permit may hold a Washington Pacific sardine purse seine fishery license or temporary annual fishery permit.
(7) A person may not own or hold an ownership interest in more than two Washington Pacific sardine purse seine fishery licenses.
(8) The director shall adopt rules that require a person fishing under a Washington Pacific sardine purse seine fishery license or a temporary annual permit to minimize bycatch, and to the extent bycatch cannot be avoided, to minimize the mortality of such bycatch.
[ 2017 3rd sp.s. c 8 § 52; 2011 c 339 § 36; 2009 c 331 § 3.]
NOTES:
Finding—Intent—Effective date—2017 3rd sp.s. c 8: See notes following RCW 77.08.010.
Effective date—2011 c 339: See note following RCW 43.84.092.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.75 - Compacts and Other Agreements. › 77.75.010 - Columbia River Compact—Provisions.

RCW 77.75.010
Columbia River Compact—Provisions.
There exists between the states of Washington and Oregon a definite compact and agreement as follows:
All laws and regulations now existing or which may be necessary for regulating, protecting or preserving fish in the waters of the Columbia river, or its tributaries, over which the states of Washington and Oregon have concurrent jurisdiction, or which would be affected by said concurrent jurisdiction, shall be made, changed, altered and amended in whole or in part, only with the mutual consent and approbation of both states.
[ 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 149; 1955 c 12 § 75.40.010. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 80; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-701. Formerly RCW 75.40.010.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.75 - Compacts and Other Agreements. › 77.75.020 - Columbia River Compact—Commission to represent state.

RCW 77.75.020
Columbia River Compact—Commission to represent state.
The commission may give to the state of Oregon such consent and approbation of the state of Washington as is necessary under the compact set out in RCW 77.75.010. For the purposes of RCW 77.75.010, the states of Washington and Oregon have concurrent jurisdiction in the concurrent waters of the Columbia river.
[ 2000 c 107 § 86; 1995 1st sp.s. c 2 § 19 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 150; 1955 c 12 § 75.40.020. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 81; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-702. Formerly RCW 75.40.020.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.75 - Compacts and Other Agreements. › 77.75.040 - Pacific Marine Fisheries Compact—Representatives of state on Pacific Marine Fisheries Commission.

RCW 77.75.040
Pacific Marine Fisheries Compact—Representatives of state on Pacific Marine Fisheries Commission.
A member selected by or a designee of the fish and wildlife commission, ex officio, and two appointees of the governor representing the fishing industry shall act as the representatives of this state on the Pacific Marine Fisheries Commission. The appointees of the governor are subject to confirmation by the state senate.
[ 1995 1st sp.s. c 2 § 20 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 152; 1963 c 171 § 2; 1955 c 12 § 75.40.040. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 82(2); Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-703(2). Formerly RCW 75.40.040.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.75 - Compacts and Other Agreements. › 77.75.050 - Coastal ecosystems compact authorized.

RCW 77.75.050
Coastal ecosystems compact authorized.
The state of Washington is authorized to enter into an interstate compact or compacts with all or any of the states of California, Idaho, and Oregon to protect and restore coastal ecosystems of these states to levels that will prevent the need for listing any native salmonid fish species under the federal endangered species act of 1973, as amended, or under any comparable state legislation.
[ 1994 c 148 § 1. Formerly RCW 75.40.100.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1994 c 148: "This act shall take effect July 1, 1994." [ 1994 c 148 § 3.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.75 - Compacts and Other Agreements. › 77.75.060 - Coastal ecosystems cooperative agreements authorized.

RCW 77.75.060
Coastal ecosystems cooperative agreements authorized.
Until such time as the agencies in California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington present a final proposed interstate compact for enactment by their respective legislative bodies, the governor may establish cooperative agreements with the states of California, Idaho, and Oregon that allow the states to coordinate their individual efforts in developing state programs that further the regionwide goals set forth under RCW 77.75.050.
[ 2000 c 107 § 87; 1994 c 148 § 2. Formerly RCW 75.40.110.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1994 c 148: See note following RCW 77.75.050.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.75 - Compacts and Other Agreements. › 77.75.080 - Licensing authority defined.

RCW 77.75.080
Licensing authority defined.
For purposes of Article VII of RCW 77.75.070, the term "licensing authority," with reference to this state, means the department. The director is authorized to appoint a compact administrator.
[ 2000 c 107 § 261; 1994 c 264 § 56; 1993 c 82 § 2. Formerly RCW 77.17.020.]
NOTES:
Revoked licenses—Application—1993 c 82: See note following RCW 77.75.070.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.75 - Compacts and Other Agreements. › 77.75.090 - Administration facilitation.

RCW 77.75.090
Administration facilitation.
The director shall furnish to the appropriate authorities of the participating states any information or documents reasonably necessary to facilitate the administration of the compact.
[ 1994 c 264 § 57; 1993 c 82 § 3. Formerly RCW 77.17.030.]
NOTES:
Revoked licenses—Application—1993 c 82: See note following RCW 77.75.070.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.75 - Compacts and Other Agreements. › 77.75.100 - Snake river boundary—Cooperation with Idaho for adoption and enforcement of rules regarding wildlife.

RCW 77.75.100
Snake river boundary—Cooperation with Idaho for adoption and enforcement of rules regarding wildlife.
The commission may cooperate with the Idaho fish and game commission in the adoption and enforcement of rules regarding wildlife on that portion of the Snake river forming the boundary between Washington and Idaho.
[ 1980 c 78 § 62; 1967 c 62 § 1. Formerly RCW 77.12.450.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.75 - Compacts and Other Agreements. › 77.75.110 - Snake river boundary—Concurrent jurisdiction of Idaho and Washington courts and law enforcement officers.

RCW 77.75.110
Snake river boundary—Concurrent jurisdiction of Idaho and Washington courts and law enforcement officers.
To enforce RCW 77.75.120 and 77.75.130, courts in the counties contiguous to the boundary waters, fish and wildlife officers, and ex officio fish and wildlife officers have jurisdiction over the boundary waters to the furthermost shoreline. This jurisdiction is concurrent with the courts and law enforcement officers of Idaho.
[ 2000 c 107 § 222; 1980 c 78 § 63; 1967 c 62 § 3. Formerly RCW 77.12.470.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.75 - Compacts and Other Agreements. › 77.75.120 - Snake river boundary—Honoring licenses to take wildlife of either state.

RCW 77.75.120
Snake river boundary—Honoring licenses to take wildlife of either state.
The taking of wildlife from the boundary waters or islands of the Snake river shall be in accordance with the wildlife laws of the respective states. Fish and wildlife officers and ex officio fish and wildlife officers shall honor the license of either state and the right of the holder to take wildlife from the boundary waters and islands in accordance with the laws of the state issuing the license.
[ 2000 c 107 § 223; 1980 c 78 § 64; 1967 c 62 § 4. Formerly RCW 77.12.480.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.75 - Compacts and Other Agreements. › 77.75.130 - Snake river boundary—Purpose—Restrictions.

RCW 77.75.130
Snake river boundary—Purpose—Restrictions.
The purpose of RCW 77.75.100 through 77.75.130 is to avoid the conflict, confusion, and difficulty of locating the state boundary in or on the boundary waters and islands of the Snake river. These sections do not allow the holder of a Washington license to fish or hunt on the shoreline, sloughs, or tributaries on the Idaho side, nor allow the holder of an Idaho license to fish or hunt on the shoreline, sloughs, or tributaries on the Washington side.
[ 2000 c 107 § 224; 1980 c 78 § 65; 1967 c 62 § 5. Formerly RCW 77.12.490.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.75 - Compacts and Other Agreements. › 77.75.140 - Treaty between United States and Canada concerning Pacific salmon.

RCW 77.75.140
Treaty between United States and Canada concerning Pacific salmon.
The commission may adopt and enforce the provisions of the treaty between the government of the United States and the government of Canada concerning Pacific salmon, treaty document number 99-2, entered into force March 18, 1985, at Quebec City, Canada, and the regulations of the commission adopted under authority of the treaty.
[ 1995 1st sp.s. c 2 § 21 (Referendum Bill No. 45, approved November 7, 1995); 1989 c 130 § 2; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 153; 1955 c 12 § 75.40.060. Prior: 1949 c 112 § 83; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 5780-704. Formerly RCW 75.40.060.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.75 - Compacts and Other Agreements. › 77.75.150 - Wildlife restoration—Federal act.

RCW 77.75.150
Wildlife restoration—Federal act.
The state assents to the act of congress entitled: "An Act to provide that the United States shall aid the states in wildlife restoration projects, and for other purposes," (50 Stat. 917; 16 U.S.C. Sec. 669). The department shall establish and conduct cooperative wildlife restoration projects, as defined in the act, and shall comply with the act and related rules adopted by the secretary of agriculture.
[ 1980 c 78 § 60; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.430. Prior: 1939 c 140 § 1; RRS § 5855-12. Formerly RCW 77.12.430.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.75 - Compacts and Other Agreements. › 77.75.160 - Fish restoration and management projects—Federal act.

RCW 77.75.160
Fish restoration and management projects—Federal act.
The state assents to the act of congress entitled: "An Act to provide that the United States shall aid the states in fish restoration and management projects, and for other purposes," (64 Stat. 430; 16 U.S.C. Sec. 777). The department shall establish, conduct, and maintain fish restoration and management projects, as defined in the act, and shall comply with the act and related rules adopted by the secretary of the interior.
[ 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 69; 1987 c 506 § 47; 1982 c 26 § 2; 1980 c 78 § 61; 1955 c 36 § 77.12.440. Prior: 1951 c 124 § 1. Formerly RCW 77.12.440.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1993 sp.s. c 2 §§ 1-6, 8-59, and 61-79: See RCW 43.300.900.
Legislative findings and intent—1987 c 506: See note following RCW 77.04.020.
Intent—1982 c 26: "The legislature recognizes that funds from the federal Dingell-Johnson Act (64 Stat. 430; 16 U.S.C. Sec. 777) are derived from a tax imposed on the sale of recreational fishing tackle, and that these funds are granted to the state for fish restoration and management projects. The intent of this 1982 amendment to RCW 77.12.440 is to provide for the allocation of the Dingell-Johnson aid for fish restoration and management projects of the department of game and the department of fisheries. Such funds shall be subject to appropriation by the legislature." [ 1982 c 26 § 1.]
Effective date—1982 c 26: "This act shall take effect on October 1, 1982." [ 1982 c 26 § 3.]
Effective date—Intent, construction—Savings—Severability—1980 c 78: See notes following RCW 77.04.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.80 - Program to Purchase Fishing Vessels and Licenses. › 77.80.030 - Determination of purchase price—Maximum price.

RCW 77.80.030
Determination of purchase price—Maximum price.
The purchase price of a vessel and appurtenant gear shall be based on a survey conducted by a qualified marine surveyor. A license or delivery permit shall be valued separately.
The director may specify a maximum price to be paid for a vessel, gear, license, or delivery permit purchased under RCW 77.80.020. A license or delivery permit purchased under RCW 77.80.020 shall be permanently retired by the department.
[ 2000 c 107 § 89; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 157; 1975 1st ex.s. c 183 § 5. Formerly RCW 75.44.120, 75.28.515.]
NOTES:
Legislative finding and intent—1975 1st ex.s. c 183: See note following RCW 77.80.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.80 - Program to Purchase Fishing Vessels and Licenses. › 77.80.040 - Disposition of vessels and gear—Prohibition against using purchased vessels for fishing purposes.

RCW 77.80.040
Disposition of vessels and gear—Prohibition against using purchased vessels for fishing purposes.
The department may arrange for the insurance, storage, and resale or other disposition of vessels and gear purchased under RCW 77.80.020. Vessels shall not be resold by the department to the seller or the seller's immediate family. The vessels shall not be used by any owner or operator: (1) As a commercial fishing or charter vessel in state waters; or (2) to deliver fish to a place or port in the state. The department shall require that the purchasers and other users of vessels sold by the department execute suitable instruments to insure compliance with the requirements of this section. The director may commence suit or be sued on such an instrument in a state court of record or United States district court having jurisdiction.
[ 2000 c 107 § 90; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 158; 1979 ex.s. c 43 § 2; 1975 1st ex.s. c 183 § 6. Formerly RCW 75.44.130, 75.28.520.]
NOTES:
Legislative finding and intent—1975 1st ex.s. c 183: See note following RCW 77.80.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.80 - Program to Purchase Fishing Vessels and Licenses. › 77.80.050 - Rules—Administration of chapter.

RCW 77.80.050
Rules—Administration of chapter.
The director shall adopt rules for the administration of this chapter. To assist the department in the administration of this chapter, the director may contract with persons not employed by the state and may enlist the aid of other state agencies.
[ 2008 c 252 § 3; 1995 c 269 § 3201; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 159; 1979 ex.s. c 43 § 4; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 172; 1975 1st ex.s. c 183 § 8. Formerly RCW 75.44.140, 75.28.530.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Part headings not law—Severability—1995 c 269: See notes following RCW 18.16.050.
Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.
Legislative finding and intent—1975 1st ex.s. c 183: See note following RCW 77.80.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.80 - Program to Purchase Fishing Vessels and Licenses. › 77.80.060 - Vessel, gear, license, and permit reduction fund.

RCW 77.80.060
Vessel, gear, license, and permit reduction fund.
(1) The director is responsible for the administration and disbursement of all funds, goods, commodities, and services received by the state under this chapter.
(2) There is created within the state treasury a fund to be known as the "vessel, gear, license, and permit reduction fund". This fund shall be used for purchases under RCW 77.80.020 and for the administration of this chapter. This fund shall be credited with federal or other funds received to carry out the purposes of this chapter and the proceeds from the sale or other disposition of property purchased under RCW 77.80.020.
[ 2008 c 252 § 4; 2000 c 107 § 91; 1983 1st ex.s. c 46 § 160; 1977 ex.s. c 230 § 5; 1975 1st ex.s. c 183 § 9. Formerly RCW 75.44.150, 75.28.535.]
NOTES:
Legislative finding and intent—1975 1st ex.s. c 183: See note following RCW 77.80.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.85 - Salmon Recovery. › 77.85.020 - Consolidated report on salmon recovery and watershed health.

RCW 77.85.020
Consolidated report on salmon recovery and watershed health.
(1) Beginning December 2010, the recreation and conservation office shall produce a biennial report on the statewide status of salmon recovery and watershed health, summarize projects and programs funded by the salmon recovery funding board, and summarize progress as measured by high-level indicators and state agency compliance with applicable protocols established by the forum for monitoring salmon recovery and watershed health. The report must be a consolidation of the current reporting activities, including the salmon recovery funding board and the forum on monitoring salmon recovery and watershed health, on the status of salmon recovery and watershed health in Washington state, in accordance with *RCW 77.85.250(8). The report shall also include a high-level status report on watershed planning efforts under chapter 90.82 RCW as summarized by the department of ecology and on salmon recovery and watershed planning as summarized by the Puget Sound partnership. The report's introduction must include a list of high-level questions related to the status of watershed health and salmon recovery to help decision makers and the public respond to salmon recovery and watershed health management needs.
(2) The department, the department of ecology, the department of natural resources, and the state conservation commission shall provide to the recreation and conservation office information requested by the office necessary to prepare the consolidated report on salmon recovery and watershed health.
[ 2009 c 345 § 4; 2007 c 444 § 2; 2005 c 309 § 3; 1998 c 246 § 4. Formerly RCW 75.46.030.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 77.85.250 expired June 30, 2011.
Finding—Intent—2009 c 345: See notes following RCW 77.85.030.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 77 - Fish and Wildlife › Chapter 77.85 - Salmon Recovery. › 77.85.040 - Independent science panel on salmon recovery—Purpose.

RCW 77.85.040
Independent science panel on salmon recovery—Purpose.
(1) The governor may request the Washington academy of sciences, when organized pursuant to chapter 305, Laws of 2005, to impanel an independent science panel on salmon recovery to respond to requests for review pursuant to subsection (2) of this section. The panel shall reflect expertise in habitat requirements of salmon, protection and restoration of salmon populations, artificial propagation of salmon, hydrology, or geomorphology.
Based upon available funding, the governor's salmon recovery office may contract for services of the independent science panel for compensation under *chapter 39.29 RCW.
(2) The independent science panel shall be governed by guidelines and practices governing the activities of the Washington academy of sciences. The purpose of the independent science panel is to help ensure that sound science is used in salmon recovery efforts. The governor's salmon recovery office may, during the time it is constituted, request that the panel review, investigate, and provide its findings on scientific questions relating to the state's salmon recovery efforts. The science panel does not have the authority to review individual projects or habitat project lists developed under RCW 77.85.050 or 77.85.060 or to make policy decisions. The panel shall submit its findings and recommendations under this subsection to the legislature and the governor.
[ 2007 c 444 § 4; 2005 c 309 § 5; 2000 c 107 § 94; 1999 sp.s. c 13 § 10; 1998 c 246 § 6. Formerly RCW 75.46.050.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: Chapter 39.29 RCW was repealed by 2012 c 224 § 29, effective January 1, 2013. See chapter 39.26 RCW.
Severability—Effective date—1999 sp.s. c 13: See notes following RCW 77.85.005.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.