Washington § 79A.55.050 Criteria for inclusion of rivers within system.

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§ 79A.55.050 — Criteria for inclusion of rivers within system.

Washington § 79A.55.050

Title 79APUBLIC RECREATIONAL LANDS

Ch. 79A.55SCENIC RIVER SYSTEM

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Wash. Rev. Code § 79A.55.050 (2026).

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Rivers of a scenic nature are eligible for inclusion in the system. Ideally, a scenic river:

(1)Is free-flowing without diversions that hinder recreational use;

(2)Has a streamway that is relatively unmodified by riprapping and other stream bank protection;

(3)Has water of sufficient quality and quantity to be deemed worthy of protection;

(4)Has a relatively natural setting and adequate open space;

(5)Requires some coordinated plan of management in order to enhance and preserve the river area; and

(6)Has some lands along its length already in public ownership, or the possibility for purchase or dedication of public access and/or scenic easements.

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Rivers of a scenic nature are eligible for inclusion in the system. Ideally, a scenic river:

(1) Is free-flowing without diversions that hinder recreational use;

(2) Has a streamway that is relatively unmodified by riprapping and other stream bank protection;

(3) Has water of sufficient quality and quantity to be deemed worthy of protection;

(4) Has a relatively natural setting and adequate open space;

(5) Requires some coordinated plan of management in order to enhance and preserve the river area; and

(6) Has some lands along its length already in public ownership, or the possibility for purchase or dedication of public access and/or scenic easements.