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The legislature finds that state-owned aquatic lands are a finite natural resource of great value and an irreplaceable public heritage. The legislature recognizes that the state owns these aquatic lands in fee and has delegated to the department the responsibility to manage these lands for the benefit of the public. The legislature finds that water-dependent industries and activities have played a major role in the history of the state and will continue to be important in the future. The legislature finds that revenues derived from leases of state-owned aquatic lands should be used to enhance opportunities for public recreation, shoreline access, environmental protection, and other public benefits associated with the aquatic lands of the state. The legislature further finds that aquatic lands are faced with conflicting use demands.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 79. Public Lands § 79.105.010. Aquatic lands--Findings - last updated April 06, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-79-public-lands/wa-rev-code-79-105-010/
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