RCW 85.24.285
Improvement of streams—Streambeds are property of district—Disposition.
The board shall have power and authority to straighten, widen, deepen and improve any and all rivers, watercourses or streams, whether navigable or otherwise, flowing through or located within the boundaries of such district; and the beds of any streams or rivers which may be changed, shall become the property of the district, and the board shall have the power to sell and dispose of the same, or exchange the same or any portion thereof for other lands.
[ 1909 c 225 § 26; RRS § 4386. Formerly RCW 85.24.280, part.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 85 - Diking and Drainage
Chapter 85.24 - Diking and Drainage Districts in Two or More Counties.
85.24.010 - Districts authorized—Powers—Designation.
85.24.015 - Certain powers and rights governed by chapter 85.38 RCW.
85.24.065 - Special assessments—Budgets—Alternative methods.
85.24.070 - Board of commissioners—Oath, bond—Plan of improvement—Levy of assessment, procedure.
85.24.071 - Board of commissioners—Power to conduct business, make contracts, etc.
85.24.073 - Board of commissioners—Construction and maintenance powers.
85.24.075 - Board of commissioners—Duties of board officers—Quorum.
85.24.077 - Board of commissioners—Power to adjourn proceedings.
85.24.079 - Board of commissioners—Rules and regulations.
85.24.080 - Board of commissioners—Compensation and expenses.
85.24.130 - Objections to assessment—Procedure.
85.24.150 - Lien of assessments—Notice and collection.
85.24.160 - Payment of assessment without interest.
85.24.170 - District treasurer—Collection, remittance and disbursement of assessments.
85.24.180 - Sale of property for delinquency—Procedure—Purchaser's interest.
85.24.190 - Disposal by commissioners of lands not redeemed from sale—Use of proceeds.
85.24.220 - Segregation of assessments.
85.24.235 - Special assessment bonds.
85.24.240 - Counties to contribute for benefits to roads, bridges, or health of people.
85.24.250 - Municipality may contribute.
85.24.260 - Acquisition of property—Eminent domain.
85.24.261 - Eminent domain—Procedure.
85.24.263 - Eminent domain—Rights-of-way.
85.24.265 - Eminent domain—Against public lands.
85.24.270 - Cities may be included in district.
85.24.275 - Assessment of state lands.
85.24.280 - Improvement of streams—Scope of powers.
85.24.285 - Improvement of streams—Streambeds are property of district—Disposition.