RCW 90.54.035
State funding of water resource programs—Priorities.
(1) State funding of water resource, supply, and quality related capital programs, both current and future, shall, to the maximum extent possible within state or federal legal requirements, be directed to assist in the resolution of current conflicts and implementation of regional water resource plans with priority given to current needs over new requirements.
(2) Consistent with RCW 90.54.180, priority shall be given, to the maximum extent possible within state or federal legal requirements, to those water conservation projects funded by the state that will result in the greatest net water savings.
[ 1991 c 347 § 3.]
NOTES:
Purposes—1991 c 347: See note following RCW 90.42.005.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 90 - Water Rights—Environment
Chapter 90.54 - Water Resources Act of 1971.
90.54.005 - Findings—Objectives—2002 c 329.
90.54.030 - Water and related resources—Department to be advised—Water resources data program.
90.54.035 - State funding of water resource programs—Priorities.
90.54.045 - Water resource planning—Pilot process—Report to the legislature.
90.54.060 - Department to seek involvement of other persons and entities, means—Assistance grants.
90.54.090 - State, local governments, municipal corporations to comply with chapter.
90.54.100 - Department to evaluate needs for projects and alternative methods of financing.
90.54.110 - Authority to secure and obtain benefits, including grants.
90.54.120 - "Department," "utilize," and "utilization" defined.
90.54.130 - Land use management policy modifications—Advisory recommendations.
90.54.140 - Protection of groundwater aquifers if sole drinking water source.
90.54.150 - Water supply projects—Cooperation with other agencies—Scope of participation.
90.54.160 - Department to report on dam safety.
90.54.170 - Electric generation facility—Evaluation of application to appropriate water.
90.54.180 - Water use efficiency and conservation programs and practices.
90.54.191 - Streamflow restoration a priority.
90.54.800 - Policy guidelines.
90.54.900 - Certain rights, authority, not to be affected by chapter.