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The Watershed Planning Act

The 1998 legislature passed Ch. 90.82 RCW, to set a framework for developing local solutions to watershed issues on a watershed basis.  Ch. 90.82 RCW states: The legislature finds that the local development of watershed plans for managing water resources and for protecting existing water rights is vital to both state and local interests.  More Background on the Watershed Planning Act

The State Will Speak With One Voice - 2514/2496 Memorandum of Understanding for the Coordinated Implementation of Watershed Planning and Salmon Recovery Planning

2009-11 Biennium Budget Development

Letter to Watershed Planning Units - April 1, 2008

2009 Watershed Planning Workshops

• Location and dates to be determined

2007 Report to the Legislature

• This report is pending final OFM review

2006 Report to the Legislature

2006 Report to the Legislature: Progress on Watershed Planning and Setting Instream Flows

• View the 2006 Report to the Legislature

Watershed Planning Grant Information

Application Forms:

• Watershed Planning Grant Information - Phase 1, 2 and 3
• Supplemental Grants
  • Instream Flow
  • Water Quality
  • Multipurpose Water Storage
• Phase 4 Grant Application Guidance
• Phase 4 Grant Application
• Phase 4 Grant Application Year 2 and Beyond
• Billing Forms Phase 4 Match

Additional Information:

• Requesting State Agency Participation
• Role of Indian Tribes in Local Watershed Planning

Watershed Planning Elements

• Water Quantity - required
• Water Quality - optional
• Habitat - optional
• Links to other useful websites

Instream Flows

• Instream Flows in Washington - Water Resources Program

General Information

• Reports and Technical Guidance
• Watershed Assessment and Water Right Decisions
• Watershed Planning Program Quarterly Progress Report Form