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2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.650 - Reservation for pedestrian use—Restrictions on motorized traffic.

RCW 79A.05.650
Reservation for pedestrian use—Restrictions on motorized traffic.
(1) Except as provided in RCW 79A.05.655 and 79A.05.660, a total of forty percent of the length of the beach subject to the recreation management plan shall be reserved for pedestrian use under this section and RCW 79A.05.665. Restrictions on motorized traffic under this section shall be from April 15th to the day following Labor day of each year. Local jurisdictions may adopt provisions within recreation management plans that exceed the requirements of this section. The commission shall not require that a plan designate for pedestrian use more than forty percent of the land subject to the plan.
(2) In designating areas to be reserved for pedestrian use, the plan shall consider the following:
(a) Public safety;
(b) Statewide interest in recreational use of the ocean beaches;
(c) Protection of shorebird and marine mammal habitats;
(d) Preservation of native beach vegetation;
(e) Protection of sand dune topography;
(f) Prudent management of clam beds;
(g) Economic impacts to the local community; and
(h) Public access and parking availability.
[ 2000 c 11 § 54; 1988 c 75 § 4. Formerly RCW 43.51.710.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1988 c 75: See note following RCW 79A.05.635.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.655 - Areas reserved for pedestrian use—Exception.

RCW 79A.05.655
Areas reserved for pedestrian use—Exception.
Notwithstanding RCW 79A.05.650(1), recreation management plans may make provision for vehicular traffic on areas otherwise reserved for pedestrian use in order to:
(1) Facilitate clam digging;
(2) Accommodate organized recreational events of not more than seven consecutive days duration;
(3) Provide for removal of wood debris under RCW 4.24.210 and 79A.05.035(5); and
(4) Accommodate removal of sand located upland from the Seashore Conservation Area or removal of sand within the Seashore Conservation Area under the terms of a covenant, easement, or deed.
[ 2000 c 11 § 55; 1988 c 75 § 5. Formerly RCW 43.51.715.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1988 c 75: See note following RCW 79A.05.635.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.660 - Public vehicles.

RCW 79A.05.660
Public vehicles.
Recreation management plans shall not prohibit or restrict public vehicles operated in the performance of official duties, vehicles responding to an emergency, or vehicles specially authorized by the director or the director's designee.
[ 1999 c 249 § 1101; 1988 c 75 § 6. Formerly RCW 43.51.720.]
NOTES:
Severability—1999 c 249: See note following RCW 79A.05.010.
Effective date—1988 c 75: See note following RCW 79A.05.635.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.665 - Land adjoining national wildlife refuges and state parks—Pedestrian use—Exception.

RCW 79A.05.665
Land adjoining national wildlife refuges and state parks—Pedestrian use—Exception.
Recreation management plans shall, upon request of the commission, reserve on a permanent, seasonal, or temporary basis, land adjoining national wildlife refuges and state parks for pedestrian use. After a plan is approved, the commission may require local jurisdictions to adopt amendments to the plan governing driving on land adjoining wildlife refuges and state parks. Land reserved for pedestrian use under this section for at least the period from April 15th through the day following Labor Day of each year shall be included when determining compliance with the requirements of RCW 79A.05.650.
[ 2000 c 11 § 56; 1988 c 75 § 7. Formerly RCW 43.51.725.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1988 c 75: See note following RCW 79A.05.635.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.670 - Consultation with government agencies required.

RCW 79A.05.670
Consultation with government agencies required.
In preparing, adopting, or approving a recreation management plan, local jurisdictions and the commission shall consult with the department of fish and wildlife and the United States fish and wildlife service.
[ 1999 c 249 § 1102; 1988 c 75 § 8. Formerly RCW 43.51.730.]
NOTES:
Severability—1999 c 249: See note following RCW 79A.05.010.
Effective date—1988 c 75: See note following RCW 79A.05.635.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.675 - Compliance with federal and state laws required.

RCW 79A.05.675
Compliance with federal and state laws required.
Recreation management plans shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws.
[ 1988 c 75 § 9. Formerly RCW 43.51.735.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1988 c 75: See note following RCW 79A.05.635.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.680 - Hearings.

RCW 79A.05.680
Hearings.
Before adopting a recreation management plan, or amendments to an existing plan, local jurisdictions shall conduct a public hearing. Notice of the hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in each jurisdiction adopting the plan as well as in a newspaper of general statewide circulation on at least two occasions not less than fourteen days before the first day of the hearing. When a proposed recreation management plan has been prepared by more than one jurisdiction, joint hearings may be conducted.
[ 1988 c 75 § 10. Formerly RCW 43.51.740.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1988 c 75: See note following RCW 79A.05.635.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.685 - Adoption of plans—Approval—Procedure.

RCW 79A.05.685
Adoption of plans—Approval—Procedure.
Recreation management plans shall be adopted by each participating jurisdiction and submitted to the commission by September 1, 1989. The commission shall approve the proposed plan if, in the commission's judgment, the plan adequately fulfills the requirements of RCW 79A.05.600 through 79A.05.695.
If the proposed plan is not approved, the commission shall suggest modifications to the participating local governments. Local governments shall have ninety days after receiving the suggested modifications to resubmit a recreation management plan. Thereafter, if the commission finds that a plan does not adequately fulfill the requirements of RCW 79A.05.600 through 79A.05.695, the commission may amend the proposal or adopt an alternative plan.
If a plan for all or any portion of the Seashore Conservation Area is not submitted in accordance with RCW 79A.05.635 through 79A.05.695, the commission shall adopt a recreation management plan for that site.
Administrative rules adopted by the commission under *RCW 43.51.680 shall remain in effect for all or any portion of each ocean beach until a recreation management plan for that site is adopted or approved by the commission.
The commission shall not adopt a recreation management plan for all or any portion of an ocean beach while appeal of a commission decision regarding that site is pending.
[ 2000 c 11 § 57; 1988 c 75 § 11. Formerly RCW 43.51.745.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 43.51.680 was repealed by 1988 c 75 § 19, effective January 1, 1989.
Effective date—1988 c 75: See note following RCW 79A.05.635.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.688 - Appeal.

RCW 79A.05.688
Appeal.
Any individual, partnership, corporation, association, organization, cooperative, local government, or state agency aggrieved by a decision of the commission under this chapter may appeal under chapter 34.05 RCW.
[ 1999 c 249 § 1103; 1988 c 75 § 12. Formerly RCW 43.51.750.]
NOTES:
Severability—1999 c 249: See note following RCW 79A.05.010.
Effective date—1988 c 75: See note following RCW 79A.05.635.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.690 - Cooperation for law enforcement.

RCW 79A.05.690
Cooperation for law enforcement.
The commission shall cooperate with state and local law enforcement agencies in meeting the need for law enforcement within the Seashore Conservation Area.
[ 1988 c 75 § 13. Formerly RCW 43.51.755.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1988 c 75: See note following RCW 79A.05.635.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.693 - Ocean beaches in Seashore Conservation Area declared public highways.

RCW 79A.05.693
Ocean beaches in Seashore Conservation Area declared public highways.
The ocean beaches within the Seashore Conservation Area are hereby declared a public highway and shall remain forever open to the use of the public as provided in RCW 79A.05.635 through 79A.05.695.
[ 2000 c 11 § 58; 1988 c 75 § 14. Formerly RCW 43.51.760.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1988 c 75: See note following RCW 79A.05.635.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.695 - Amendments to plan—Approval—Procedure.

RCW 79A.05.695
Amendments to plan—Approval—Procedure.
Amendments to the recreation management plan may be adopted jointly by each local government participating in the plan and submitted to the commission for approval. The commission shall approve a proposed amendment if, in the commission's judgment, the amendment adequately fulfills the requirements of RCW 79A.05.600 through 79A.05.695.
After a plan is approved, the commission may require local jurisdictions to adopt amendments to the plan if the commission finds that such amendments are necessary to protect public health and safety, or to protect significant natural resources as determined by the agency having jurisdiction over the resource.
[ 2000 c 11 § 59; 1988 c 75 § 15. Formerly RCW 43.51.765.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1988 c 75: See note following RCW 79A.05.635.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.700 - Declaration.

RCW 79A.05.700
Declaration.
The Green River Gorge, between the town of Kanasket and the Kummer bridge in King county, is a twelve mile spectacularly winding gorge with steep to overhanging rock walls reaching heights of from one hundred fifty to three hundred feet. The beauty and natural features of the gorge are generally confined within the canyon rim. This twelve mile gorge area contains many examples of unique biological and geological features for educational and recreational interpretation, almost two miles of Eocene sediment rocks and fossils are exposed revealing one of the most complete stratographic sections to be found in the region. The area, a unique recreational attraction with more than one million seven hundred thousand people living within an hour's driving time, is presently used by hikers, geologists, fishers, kayakers and canoeists, picnickers and swimmers, and those seeking the solitude offered by this unique area. Abutting and adjacent landowners generally have kept the gorge lands in their natural state; however, economic and urbanization pressures for development are rapidly increasing. Local and state outdoor recreation plans show a regional need for resources and facilities which could be developed in this area. A twelve-mile strip incorporating the visual basins of the Green river from the Kummer bridge to Palmer needs to be acquired and developed as a conservation area to preserve this unique area for the recreational needs of the region.
[ 2013 c 23 § 267; 1969 ex.s. c 162 § 1. Formerly RCW 43.51.900.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.705 - Green River Gorge conservation area created.

RCW 79A.05.705
Green River Gorge conservation area created.
There is hereby created a Washington state parks and recreation commission conservation area to be known as "Green River Gorge conservation area".
[ 1969 ex.s. c 162 § 2. Formerly RCW 43.51.910.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.710 - Acquisition of real property, easements, or rights authorized.

RCW 79A.05.710
Acquisition of real property, easements, or rights authorized.
In addition to all other powers and duties prescribed by law, the state parks and recreation commission is authorized and directed to acquire such real property, easements, or rights in the Green River Gorge in King county, together with such real property, easements, and rights as is necessary for such park and conservation purposes in any manner authorized by law for the acquisition of lands for parks and parkway purposes. Except for such real property as is necessary and convenient for development of picnicking or camping areas and their related facilities, it is the intent of this section that such property shall be acquired to preserve, as much as possible, the gorge within the canyon rim in its natural pristine state.
[ 1969 ex.s. c 162 § 3. Formerly RCW 43.51.920.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.715 - Acquisition of real property, easements, or rights authorized—Rights of other state agencies not to be infringed upon.

RCW 79A.05.715
Acquisition of real property, easements, or rights authorized—Rights of other state agencies not to be infringed upon.
Nothing herein shall be construed as authorizing or directing the state parks and recreation commission to acquire any real property, easements, or rights in the Green River Gorge in King county which are now held by any state agency for the purposes of outdoor recreation, conservation, fish, or wildlife management or public hunting or fishing without the approval of such agency.
[ 1969 ex.s. c 162 § 4. Formerly RCW 43.51.930.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.725 - Legislative declaration.

RCW 79A.05.725
Legislative declaration.
Mt. Si and Little Si in King county offer unique scenic, natural, and geological features which can be viewed from the I-90 highway. They also afford outstanding recreational opportunities enjoyed by the citizens of this state and tourists alike. The legislature recognizes the importance of guarding portions of this area from those types of development which would permanently alter the area's natural form and beauty. It further recognizes the necessity of setting forth procedures to manage the area, to enhance the opportunities afforded the state's citizens, one-half of whom live within one-half hour driving time of Mt. Si, and to safeguard to the extent possible the scenic, natural, geological, game habitat, and recreational values therein, and to safeguard and promote the upper Snoqualmie River valley's economy in which the recreational use of Mt. Si plays a pivotal role. Therefore, the legislature declares this area to be of statewide significance for the foregoing purposes to be enhanced and safeguarded in accordance with the procedures set forth in chapter 306, Laws of 1977 ex. sess.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 306 § 1; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 88 § 1. Formerly RCW 43.51.940.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.730 - "Mt. Si conservation area"—Created.

RCW 79A.05.730
"Mt. Si conservation area"—Created.
There is hereby created a "Mt. Si conservation area" to include approximately twenty-five hundred acres of state, United States government, and privately owned lands within Sections 25, 26, 35, and 36, Township 24 North, Range 8 East, W.M., and Sections 2, 3, 10, 11, and 12 of Township 23 North, Range 8 East, W.M., as identified for inclusion in the conservation area and described more specifically by the Mt. Si citizen advisory subcommittee in their published report of December 6, 1976, to the Washington state department of natural resources and the Washington state parks and recreation commission as contained in the report filed by those agencies to the house and senate committees on parks and recreation, filed December 1976.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 306 § 2. Formerly RCW 43.51.942.]
NOTES:
Designation of Mt. Si conservation area as Mt. Si natural resources conservation area: RCW 79.71.100.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.735 - Mt. Si conservation area—Management.

RCW 79A.05.735
Mt. Si conservation area—Management.
The state department of natural resources and the state parks and recreation commission have joined together in excellent cooperation in the conducting of this study along with the citizen advisory subcommittee and have joined together in cooperation with the department of fish and wildlife to accomplish other projects of multidisciplinary concern, and because it may be in the best interests of the state to continue such cooperation, the state parks and recreation commission, the department of natural resources, and the department of fish and wildlife are hereby directed to consider both short and long term objectives, the expertise of each agency's staff, and alternatives such as reasonably may be expected to safeguard the conservation area's values as described in RCW 79A.05.725 giving due regard to efficiency and economy of management: PROVIDED, That the interests conveyed to or by the state agencies identified in this section shall be managed by the department of natural resources until such time as the state parks and recreation commission or other public agency is managing public recreation areas and facilities located in such close proximity to the conservation area described in RCW 79A.05.730 so as to make combined management of those areas and facilities and transfer of management of the conservation area more efficient and economical than continued management by the department of natural resources. At that time the department of natural resources is directed to negotiate with the appropriate public agency for the transfer of those management responsibilities for the interests obtained within the conservation area under RCW 79A.05.725 through 79A.05.745: PROVIDED FURTHER, That the state agencies identified in this section may, by mutual agreement, undertake management of portions of the conservation area as they may from time to time determine in accordance with those rules and regulations established for natural area preserves under chapter 79.70 RCW, for natural and conservation areas under present WAC 352-16-020(3) and (6), and under chapter 77.12 RCW.
[ 2000 c 11 § 60; 1994 c 264 § 23; 1988 c 36 § 17; 1977 ex.s. c 306 § 3. Formerly RCW 43.51.943.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.740 - Mt. Si conservation area—Valuation of included lands.

RCW 79A.05.740
Mt. Si conservation area—Valuation of included lands.
The full market value for department of natural resources' managed trust lands or interest therein within the conservation area shall be determined by the department of natural resources for any lands or interests to be dedicated or leased as provided herein. The department of natural resources shall determine the value of dedicating such lands or interests in lands as it may determine to be necessary to carry out the purposes of chapter 306, Laws of 1977 ex. sess. either by execution of fifty-five year scenic or development easements or by execution of fifty-five year leases, including such conditions as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of chapter 306, Laws of 1977 ex. sess. Any lease issued pursuant to chapter 306, Laws of 1977 ex. sess. may be subject to renewal under the provisions of *RCW 79.01.276 as presently existing or hereafter amended. Nothing in chapter 306, Laws of 1977 ex. sess. shall be deemed to alter or affect normal management on lands owned by the state for which no dedication by easement or lease has been made and it is further recognized that no restrictions on management of such lands shall be required unless the applicable trust relating to such lands shall have been compensated.
[ 1998 c 245 § 67; 1977 ex.s. c 306 § 4. Formerly RCW 43.51.944.]
NOTES:
*Reviser's note: RCW 79.01.276 was repealed by 1979 ex.s. c 109 § 23.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.745 - Eminent domain—Use prohibited.

RCW 79A.05.745
Eminent domain—Use prohibited.
No property or interest in property shall be acquired for the purpose of chapter 306, Laws of 1977 ex. sess. by the exercise of the power of eminent domain.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 306 § 6. Formerly RCW 43.51.945.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.750 - Legislative declaration.

RCW 79A.05.750
Legislative declaration.
It is the intent of RCW 79A.05.750 through 79A.05.795 to establish and recognize the Yakima river corridor from Selah Gap (Yakima Ridge) to Union Gap (Rattlesnake Hills) as a uniquely valuable recreation, conservation, and scenic resource in the state of Washington.
[ 2000 c 11 § 61; 1977 ex.s. c 75 § 1. Formerly RCW 43.51.946.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.755 - "Washington State Yakima river conservation area"—Created.

RCW 79A.05.755
"Washington State Yakima river conservation area"—Created.
There is hereby created an area to be known as the "Washington State Yakima river conservation area". This area designation may be used as a common reference by all state and local agencies, municipalities, and federal agencies.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 75 § 3. Formerly RCW 43.51.947.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.760 - Yakima river conservation area—Size prescribed.

RCW 79A.05.760
Yakima river conservation area—Size prescribed.
For the purposes of RCW 79A.05.750 through 79A.05.795, the Yakima river conservation area is to contain no more than the area delineated in appendix D on pages D-3, D-4, D-6, D-7, D-9, and D-10 of the report entitled "The Yakima River Regional Greenway" which resulted from the Yakima river study authorized in section 170, chapter 269, Laws of 1975, first extraordinary session. This area is also defined as sections 12 and 17, township 13 north, range 18 east totaling approximately 18.0 acres, sections 7, 17, 18, 20, 21, 28, 29, 32, 33, township 13 north, range 19 east totaling approximately 936.0 acres, and sections 4, 5, 8, 9, 17, township 12 north, range 19 east totaling approximately 793.7 acres.
[ 1999 c 249 § 1001; 1977 ex.s. c 75 § 2. Formerly RCW 43.51.948.]
NOTES:
Severability—1999 c 249: See note following RCW 79A.05.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.765 - Yakima river conservation area—Authority of Yakima county commissioners.

RCW 79A.05.765
Yakima river conservation area—Authority of Yakima county commissioners.
The Yakima county commissioners are authorized to coordinate the acquisition, development, and operation of the Yakima river conservation area in accordance with the purposes of RCW 79A.05.750 through 79A.05.795 and in cooperation with public parks, conservation and resource managing agencies.
[ 2000 c 11 § 62; 1977 ex.s. c 75 § 4. Formerly RCW 43.51.949.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.770 - Yakima river conservation area—Land acquisition.

RCW 79A.05.770
Yakima river conservation area—Land acquisition.
The Yakima county commissioners are authorized to acquire such real property, easements or rights in river-related lands in the Yakima river conservation area, together with such real property, easements, and rights as are necessary for such conservation and parks purposes in any manner authorized by law for the acquisition of lands for conservation, parks and parkway purposes: PROVIDED, That only the Yakima county commissioners shall have the power of eminent domain for the purposes of this chapter.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 75 § 5. Formerly RCW 43.51.950.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.775 - Intent to preserve river wetlands in their natural state.

RCW 79A.05.775
Intent to preserve river wetlands in their natural state.
Except for such property as is necessary or suitable for the development of recreational areas and their related facilities, it is the intent of this section that such property shall be acquired to preserve, as much as possible, the river wetlands in their natural state.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 75 § 6. Formerly RCW 43.51.951.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.780 - Yakima river conservation area—Consultation between commission and Yakima county commissioners.

RCW 79A.05.780
Yakima river conservation area—Consultation between commission and Yakima county commissioners.
The Washington state parks and recreation commission is directed to consult with the Yakima county commissioners in the acquisition, development, and operation of the Yakima river conservation area in accordance with the purposes of RCW 79A.05.750 through 79A.05.795 and the Yakima river study authorized in section 170, chapter 269, Laws of 1975, first extraordinary session.
[ 2000 c 11 § 63; 1977 ex.s. c 75 § 7. Formerly RCW 43.51.952.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.785 - Yakima river conservation area—Recreation and conservation funding board directed to assist Yakima county commissioners.

RCW 79A.05.785
Yakima river conservation area—Recreation and conservation funding board directed to assist Yakima county commissioners.
The recreation and conservation funding board is directed to assist the Yakima county commissioners in obtaining state, federal, and private funding for the acquisition, development, and operation of the Yakima river conservation area.
[ 2007 c 241 § 25; 1977 ex.s. c 75 § 8. Formerly RCW 43.51.953.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2007 c 241: See notes following RCW 79A.25.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.790 - County or city zoning and/or permitted land uses not affected.

RCW 79A.05.790
County or city zoning and/or permitted land uses not affected.
Nothing herein shall be construed as affecting nor being in conflict with existing county or city zoning and/or permitted land uses and the right to develop, build or expand existing uses in accordance with the said zoning or permitted land uses within the Yakima river conservation area.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 75 § 9. Formerly RCW 43.51.954.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.793 - Department of fish and wildlife, fish and wildlife commission—Powers, duties, and authority—No hunting in any state park.

RCW 79A.05.793
Department of fish and wildlife, fish and wildlife commission—Powers, duties, and authority—No hunting in any state park.
Nothing in RCW 79A.05.750 through 79A.05.795 shall be construed to interfere with the powers, duties, and authority of the state department of fish and wildlife or the state fish and wildlife commission to regulate, manage, conserve, and provide for the harvest of wildlife within such area: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, That no hunting shall be permitted in any state park.
[ 2000 c 11 § 64; 1993 sp.s. c 2 § 19; 1987 c 506 § 93; 1977 ex.s. c 75 § 10. Formerly RCW 43.51.955.]
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.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.05 - Parks and Recreation Commission. › 79A.05.795 - Acquisition of real property, etc., of another agency by Yakima county commissioners—Agency approval required.

RCW 79A.05.795
Acquisition of real property, etc., of another agency by Yakima county commissioners—Agency approval required.
Nothing herein shall be construed as authorizing or directing the Yakima county commissioners to acquire any real property, easements, or rights in the Yakima river conservation area which are now held by any other agency without the approval of that agency.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 75 § 11. Formerly RCW 43.51.956.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.15 - Acquisition of Habitat Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Lands. › 79A.15.005 - Findings.

RCW 79A.15.005
Findings.
The legislature finds:
(1) That Washington possesses an abundance of natural wealth in the form of forests, mountains, wildlife, waters, and other natural resources, all of which help to provide an unparalleled diversity of outdoor recreation opportunities and a quality of life unmatched in this nation;
(2) That as the state's population grows, the demand on these resources is growing too, placing greater stress on today's already overcrowded public recreational lands and facilities, and resulting in a significant loss of wildlife habitat and lands of unique natural value;
(3) That public acquisition and development programs have not kept pace with the state's expanding population;
(4) That private investment and employment opportunities in general and the tourist industry in particular are dependent upon the continued availability of recreational opportunities and our state's unique natural environment;
(5) That if current trends continue, some wildlife species and rare ecosystems will be lost in the state forever and public recreational lands will not be adequate to meet public demands;
(6) That there is accordingly a need for the people of the state to reserve certain areas of the state, in rural as well as urban settings, for the benefit of present and future generations.
It is therefore the policy of the state to acquire as soon as possible the most significant lands for wildlife conservation and outdoor recreation purposes before they are converted to other uses, and to develop existing public recreational land and facilities to meet the needs of present and future generations.
[ 1990 1st ex.s. c 14 § 1. Formerly RCW 43.98A.005.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.15 - Acquisition of Habitat Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Lands. › 79A.15.020 - Habitat conservation account.

RCW 79A.15.020
Habitat conservation account.
The habitat conservation account is established in the state treasury. The board shall administer the account in accordance with chapter 79A.25 RCW and this chapter, and shall hold it separate and apart from all other money, funds, and accounts of the board.
[ 2007 c 241 § 27; 2000 c 11 § 65; 1990 1st ex.s. c 14 § 3. Formerly RCW 43.98A.020.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2007 c 241: See notes following RCW 79A.25.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.15 - Acquisition of Habitat Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Lands. › 79A.15.065 - Grants through habitat conservation account—Statement of environmental benefits—Development of outcome-focused performance measures.

RCW 79A.15.065
Grants through habitat conservation account—Statement of environmental benefits—Development of outcome-focused performance measures.
In providing grants through the habitat conservation account, the board shall require grant applicants to incorporate the environmental benefits of the project into their grant applications, and the board shall utilize the statement of environmental benefits in the grant application and review 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.
[ 2007 c 241 § 32; 2001 c 227 § 8.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2007 c 241: See notes following RCW 79A.25.005.
Findings—Intent—2001 c 227: See note following RCW 43.41.270.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.15 - Acquisition of Habitat Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Lands. › 79A.15.080 - Recommended project list—Board authority to obligate funds—Legislature's authority.

RCW 79A.15.080
Recommended project list—Board authority to obligate funds—Legislature's authority.
The board shall not sign contracts or otherwise financially obligate funds from the habitat conservation account, the outdoor recreation account, or the farm and forest account as provided in this chapter before the legislature has appropriated funds for a specific list of projects. The legislature may remove projects from the list recommended by the governor.
[ 2016 c 149 § 8; 2007 c 241 § 34; 2005 c 303 § 10; 1990 1st ex.s. c 14 § 9. Formerly RCW 43.98A.080.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Intent—2016 c 149: See notes following RCW 79A.15.010.
Intent—Effective date—2007 c 241: See notes following RCW 79A.25.005.
Effective date—2005 c 303 §§ 1-14: See note following RCW 79A.15.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.15 - Acquisition of Habitat Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Lands. › 79A.15.090 - Condemnation.

RCW 79A.15.090
Condemnation.
Moneys made available under this chapter for land acquisition shall not be used to acquire land through condemnation.
[ 1990 1st ex.s. c 14 § 10. Formerly RCW 43.98A.090.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.15 - Acquisition of Habitat Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Lands. › 79A.15.110 - Review of proposed project application.

RCW 79A.15.110
Review of proposed project application.
State or local agencies or nonprofit nature conservancies shall review the proposed project application and confer with the county or city with jurisdiction over the project area prior to applying for funds for the acquisition of property under this chapter. The appropriate county or city legislative authority may, at its discretion, submit a letter to the board identifying the authority's position with regard to the acquisition project. The board shall make the letters received under this section available to the governor and the legislature when the prioritized project list is submitted under this chapter.
[ 2016 c 149 § 9; 2007 c 241 § 36; 2005 c 303 § 5.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Intent—2016 c 149: See notes following RCW 79A.15.010.
Intent—Effective date—2007 c 241: See notes following RCW 79A.25.005.
Effective date—2005 c 303 §§ 1-14: See note following RCW 79A.15.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.15 - Acquisition of Habitat Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Lands. › 79A.15.140 - Puget Sound partners.

RCW 79A.15.140
Puget Sound partners.
When administering funds under this chapter, the committee 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 § 35.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2007 c 341: See RCW 90.71.907.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.15 - Acquisition of Habitat Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Lands. › 79A.15.150 - Administering funds—Preference to an evergreen community.

RCW 79A.15.150
Administering funds—Preference to an evergreen community.
When administering funds under this chapter, the recreation and conservation funding board shall give preference only to an evergreen community recognized under RCW 76.15.090 in comparison to other entities that are eligible to receive evergreen community designation. Entities not eligible for designation as an evergreen community shall not be given less preferential treatment than an evergreen community.
[ 2021 c 209 § 24; 2008 c 299 § 34.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent—2021 c 209: See note following RCW 76.15.005.
Short title—2008 c 299: See note following RCW 76.15.020.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.25 - Recreation and Conservation Funding Board. › 79A.25.010 - Definitions.

RCW 79A.25.010
Definitions.
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.
(1) "Board" means the recreation and conservation funding board.
(2) "Council" means the Washington invasive species council created in RCW 79A.25.310.
(3) "Director" means the director of the recreation and conservation office.
(4) "Marine recreation land" means any land with or without improvements which (a) provides access to, or in whole or in part borders on, fresh or salt water suitable for recreational use by watercraft, or (b) may be used to create, add to, or make more usable, bodies of water, waterways, or land, for recreational use by watercraft.
(5) "Office," "recreation and conservation office," or "the office of recreation and conservation" means the state agency responsible for administration of programs and activities of the recreation and conservation funding board, the salmon recovery funding board, the invasive species council, and such other duties or boards, councils, or advisory groups as are or may be established or directed for administrative placement in the agency.
(6) "Public body" means any county, city, town, port district, park and recreation district, metropolitan park district, or other municipal corporation which is authorized to acquire or improve public outdoor recreation land, and also means Indian tribes now or hereafter recognized as such by the federal government for participation in the land and water conservation program.
(7) "Tax on marine fuel" means motor vehicle fuel tax which is (a) tax on fuel used in, or sold or distributed for use in, any watercraft, (b) refundable pursuant to chapter 82.38 RCW, and (c) paid to the director of licensing with respect to taxable sales, distributions, or uses occurring on or after December 3, 1964.
(8) "Watercraft" means any boat, vessel, or other craft used for navigation on or through water.
[ 2013 c 225 § 636; 2007 c 241 § 40; 2006 c 152 § 9; 1989 c 237 § 2; 1979 c 158 § 108; 1972 ex.s. c 56 § 1; 1965 c 5 § 2 (Initiative Measure No. 215, approved November 3, 1964). Formerly RCW 43.99.020.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: The definitions in this section have been alphabetized pursuant to RCW 1.08.015(2)(k).
Effective date—2013 c 225: See note following RCW 82.38.010.
Intent—Effective date—2007 c 241: See notes following RCW 79A.25.005.
Effective date—1989 c 237: See note following RCW 79A.25.005.
Construction—1972 ex.s. c 56: "The provisions of this 1972 amendatory act are intended to be remedial and procedural and shall be construed to apply retroactively." [ 1972 ex.s. c 56 § 2.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.25 - Recreation and Conservation Funding Board. › 79A.25.020 - Director's powers and duties.

RCW 79A.25.020
Director's powers and duties.
The director shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) To supervise the administrative operations of the boards, office, and their staff;
(2) To administer recreation and conservation grant-in-aid programs and contracts, and provide technical assistance to state and local agencies;
(3) To prepare and update a strategic plan for the acquisition, renovation, and development of recreational resources and the preservation and conservation of open space. The plan shall be prepared in coordination with the office of the governor and the office of financial management, with participation of federal, state, and local agencies having recreational responsibilities, user groups, private sector interests, and the general public. The plan shall be submitted to the recreation and conservation funding board for review, and the board shall submit its recommendations on the plan to the governor. The plan shall include, but is not limited to: (a) an inventory of current resources; (b) a forecast of recreational resource demand; (c) identification and analysis of actual and potential funding sources; (d) a process for broad scale information gathering; (e) an assessment of the capabilities and constraints, both internal and external to state government, that affect the ability of the state to achieve the goals of the plan; (f) an analysis of strategic options and decisions available to the state; (g) an implementation strategy that is coordinated with executive policy and budget priorities; and (h) elements necessary to qualify for participation in or the receipt of aid from any federal program for outdoor recreation;
(4) To represent and promote the interests of the state on recreational issues and further the mission of the board and office;
(5) Upon approval of the relevant board, to enter into contracts and agreements with private nonprofit corporations to further state goals of preserving, conserving, and enhancing recreational resources and open space for the public benefit and use;
(6) To appoint such technical and other committees as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter;
(7) To create and maintain a repository for data, studies, research, and other information relating to recreation and conservation resources in the state, and to encourage the interchange of such information;
(8) To encourage and provide opportunities for interagency and regional coordination and cooperative efforts between public agencies and between public and private entities involved in the development and preservation of recreational and conservation resources; and
(9) To prepare the state trails plan, as required by RCW 79A.35.040.
[ 2007 c 241 § 41; 2000 c 11 § 69; 1989 c 237 § 4. Formerly RCW 43.99.025.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2007 c 241: See notes following RCW 79A.25.005.
Effective date—1989 c 237: See note following RCW 79A.25.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.25 - Recreation and Conservation Funding Board. › 79A.25.030 - Proportion of motor vehicle fuel tax moneys that are tax on marine fuel.

RCW 79A.25.030
Proportion of motor vehicle fuel tax moneys that are tax on marine fuel.
(1) The amount or proportion of motor vehicle fuel tax moneys that are tax on marine fuel is deemed to be one percent of the total motor vehicle fuel tax moneys collected annually.
(2) One percent of the total motor vehicle fuel tax moneys collected annually is to be deposited into the marine fuel tax refund account as provided in RCW 79A.25.040 and 79A.25.070.
[ 2010 c 23 § 1; 2007 c 241 § 42; 2000 c 11 § 70; 1995 c 166 § 1; 1979 c 158 § 109; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 50 § 1; 1969 ex.s. c 74 § 1; 1965 c 5 § 3 (Initiative Measure No. 215, approved November 3, 1964). Formerly RCW 43.99.030.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2007 c 241: See notes following RCW 79A.25.005.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.25 - Recreation and Conservation Funding Board. › 79A.25.040 - Marine fuel tax refund account—Moneys derived from tax on marine fuel—Refunding and placement in account—Exception.

RCW 79A.25.040
Marine fuel tax refund account—Moneys derived from tax on marine fuel—Refunding and placement in account—Exception.
There is created the marine fuel tax refund account in the state treasury. The director of licensing must request the state treasurer to refund monthly from the motor vehicle fund an amount equal to one percent of the motor vehicle fuel tax moneys collected during that period. The state treasurer must refund such amounts and place them in the marine fuel tax refund account to be held for those entitled thereto pursuant to chapter 82.38 RCW and RCW 79A.25.050, except that the treasurer may not refund and place in the marine fuel tax refund account more than the greater of the following amounts: (1) An amount equal to two percent of all moneys paid to the treasurer as motor vehicle fuel tax for such period, (2) an amount necessary to meet all approved claims for refund of tax on marine fuel for such period.
[ 2013 c 225 § 637; 2010 c 23 § 2; 2000 c 11 § 71; 1995 c 166 § 2; 1991 sp.s. c 13 § 42; 1985 c 57 § 53; 1979 c 158 § 110; 1965 c 5 § 4 (Initiative Measure No. 215, approved November 3, 1964). Formerly RCW 43.99.040.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2013 c 225: See note following RCW 82.38.010.
Effective dates—Severability—1991 sp.s. c 13: See notes following RCW 18.08.240.
Effective date—1985 c 57: See note following RCW 18.04.105.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.25 - Recreation and Conservation Funding Board. › 79A.25.050 - Marine fuel tax refund account—Claims for refunds paid from.

RCW 79A.25.050
Marine fuel tax refund account—Claims for refunds paid from.
Claims submitted pursuant to chapter 82.38 RCW for refund of tax on marine fuel which has been placed in the marine fuel tax refund account must, if approved, be paid from that account.
[ 2013 c 225 § 638; 1965 c 5 § 5 (Initiative Measure No. 215, approved November 3, 1964). Formerly RCW 43.99.050.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2013 c 225: See note following RCW 82.38.010.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 79A - Public Recreational Lands › Chapter 79A.25 - Recreation and Conservation Funding Board. › 79A.25.060 - Outdoor recreation account—Deposits.

RCW 79A.25.060
Outdoor recreation account—Deposits.
The outdoor recreation account is created in the state treasury. Moneys in the account are subject to legislative appropriation. The board shall administer the account in accordance with chapter 79A.15 RCW and this chapter, and shall hold it separate and apart from all other money, funds, and accounts of the board.
Grants, gifts, or other financial assistance, proceeds received from public bodies as administrative cost contributions, and moneys made available to the state of Washington by the federal government for outdoor recreation, may be deposited into the account.
[ 2007 c 241 § 43; 2000 c 11 § 72; 1995 c 166 § 3; 1991 sp.s. c 13 § 52; 1985 c 57 § 54; 1967 ex.s. c 62 § 1; 1965 c 5 § 6 (Initiative Measure No. 215, approved November 3, 1964). Formerly RCW 43.99.060.]
NOTES:
Intent—Effective date—2007 c 241: See notes following RCW 79A.25.005.
Effective dates—Severability—1991 sp.s. c 13: See notes following RCW 18.08.240.
Effective date—1985 c 57: See note following RCW 18.04.105.