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| Title | 2003 Report to the Legislature: Instream Flow Setting Progress across the State | |
| Month-Year Published | January 2004 | |
| Online Availability |
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| Short Description |
This report describes the status of work towards developiing instream flow recommendations on a watershed by watershed basis. Watershed working under Watershed Planning, Chapter 90.82 RCW, as well as watershed plannning under other processes are included. (Also see abstract below) | |
| Publication Number | 04-11-001 | |
| Author(s) | Geller, Lynne | |
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| Number of pages | 24 | |
| Keywords | instream flow, legislature, report, stream flows, watershed, watershed planning | |
| Related Web Content | Instream Flows in Washington | |
| Related Publications | Title | Relationship |
| A Guide to Instream Flow Setting in Washington State | similar topic | |
| Setting Instream Flows in Washington State | similar topic | |
| Questions and Answers: An Overview of the Instream Flow Incremental Methodology | similar topic | |
| Abstract | Long Description |
Stream flows - the amount of water flowing in a stream or river - have been a subject of increasing scrutiny and concern in recent years. Competition for water, local water watershed planning efforts, Endangered Species Act listings and activities, and state direction through both statute and the funding of specific program and activities are all focusing attention on water use and stream flows. One important way to protect stream flows is to adopt a rule. Once set in ruile, stream flows generally described as "instream flows" are a water right for instream resources. These rules specify the amount of water needed in a particular place for a defined time, and typically follow seasonal variations. Imstream flow rules have a priority date and affect junior water rights. |
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