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This rule-making will create Chapter 173-527 WAC, Water Resources Management
Program for the Lewis Basin. Instream flows will be proposed for the Lewis
(lower, middle, upper), East Fork Lewis, and Kalama rivers. Instream flows
may also be proposed for a number of other tributaries within the watershed
where habitat studies exist. Where appropriate, closures to future
appropriation will also be established in rule. The rule language will
provide for water supply reservations and will set up requirements to
accessing the reservation in order to promote protection of future supply
and instream values. Clark County portions of the reserve will be
transferred from WAC Chapter 173-592 (Reservation of future public water
supply for Clark County) in the amount recommended by Watershed Plan for
specific subbasins. After transfer, WAC Chapter 173-592 will be repealed in
its entirety.
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Filing Date |
Type of Activity |
| 12/22/08 | Rule Adoption |
| 7/23/08 | Rule proposal |
| 4/23/08 | Rule pre-proposal |
| 4/23/08 | Withdrawal notice |
| 3/2/05 | Rule pre-proposal |
| Related rulemaking: | Chapter 173-528 WAC - Salmon-Washougal instream resources protection and water management program - WRIA 28 |
| More info: | Instream Flows in Washington State |
| Contacts: |
Water Resources Program: Travis Burns
(360) 407-7207 Shorelands and Environmental Assistance Program: Scott McKinney (360) 407-6389 |
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