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Chapter 173-515 WAC

Last Update: 6/9/88

INSTREAM RESOURCES PROTECTION PROGRAM—KITSAP WATER RESOURCE INVENTORY AREA (WRIA) 15

WAC Sections

HTMLPDF173-515-010General provision.
HTMLPDF173-515-020Purpose.
HTMLPDF173-515-030Establishment of instream flows.
HTMLPDF173-515-040Surface water closures.
HTMLPDF173-515-050Groundwater.
HTMLPDF173-515-060Lakes.
HTMLPDF173-515-070Exemptions.
HTMLPDF173-515-080Future rights.
HTMLPDF173-515-090Enforcement.
HTMLPDF173-515-095Appeals.
HTMLPDF173-515-100Regulation review.

PDF173-515-010

General provision.

These rules apply to waters within the Kitsap water resource inventory area (WRIA) 15 as defined in WAC 173-500-040. This chapter is promulgated pursuant to chapter 90.54 RCW (Water Resources Act of 1971), chapter 90.22 RCW (minimum water flows and levels), and in accordance with chapter 173-500 WAC (water resources management program).
[Statutory Authority: Chapters 90.22 and 90.54 RCW. WSR 81-16-003 (Order DE 80-45), § 173-515-010, filed 7/24/81.]


PDF173-515-020

Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to retain perennial rivers, streams, and lakes in the Kitsap water resource inventory area (WRIA) 15 with instream flows and levels necessary to provide for preservation and protection of wildlife, fish, scenic, aesthetic and other environmental values, recreational and navigational values, and to preserve water quality.
[Statutory Authority: Chapters 90.22 and 90.54 RCW. WSR 81-16-003 (Order DE 80-45), § 173-515-020, filed 7/24/81.]


PDF173-515-030

Establishment of instream flows.

(1) The following instream flows are established for each stream listed, from the point of influence of mean high tide at low flow to the stream's headwaters including tributaries except where indicated otherwise. Monitoring will take place at the control locations indicated.
INSTREAM FLOWS IN THE KITSAP WATER RESOURCE INVENTORY AREA (WRIA) 15
*WAC 173-515-040(2) closes certain streams to additional consumptive appropriations during specific time periods. These closures are indicated by asterisks in the following table. Such closures supersede the indicated instream flow. The Union River closure extends upstream to McKenna Falls (RM 6.7).
**Stream numbers correlate with Plate I, instream resources protection program, Kitsap water resource inventory area (WRIA) 15.
Stream Number**
Stream Name
Gage Number
River Mile
Sec., Twp., Rge.
#7
Union River
12-0635.00
2
20,23N.,1W.
#44
Tahuya River
12-0680.00
2.5
12,22N.,3W.
#60
Rendsland Cr.
near mouth
19,22N.,3W.
Month
Day
 
cfs
 
cfs
 
cfs
Jan.
1
 
65*
 
90
 
18
 
15
 
65*
 
90
 
18
Feb.
1
 
65*
 
90
 
18
 
15
 
65*
 
90
 
18
Mar.
1
 
59*
 
90
 
18
 
15
 
53*
 
90
 
18
Apr.
1
 
48*
 
72
 
18
 
15
 
44*
 
58
 
16
May
1
 
40*
 
47
 
13.5
 
15
 
36*
 
38
 
12
June
1
 
33*
 
31
 
10*
 
15
 
29*
 
25*
 
9*
July
1
 
27*
 
18*
 
8*
 
15
 
24*
 
12*
 
7*
Aug.
1
 
22*
 
8.5*
 
6*
 
15
 
20*
 
5.5*
 
5*
Sept.
1
 
20*
 
5.5*
 
5*
 
15
 
20*
 
5.5*
 
5*
Oct.
1
 
20*
 
7*
 
5*
 
15
 
20*
 
13*
 
7*
Nov.
1
 
27*
 
25
 
9.5
 
15
 
35*
 
48
 
13
Dec.
1
 
47*
 
90
 
18
 
15
 
65*
 
90
 
18
Stream Number**
Stream Name
Gage Number
River Mile
Sec., Twp., Rge.
#70
Dewatto River
12-0685.00
1.5
23,23N.,3W.
#96
Anderson Cr.
0.1
17,24N.,2W.
#113
Stavis Cr.
12-0695.00
0.75
25,25N.,2W.
Month
Day
 
 
cfs
 
cfs
 
cfs
Jan.
1
 
 
75
 
10.5
 
15
 
15
 
 
75
 
10.5
 
15
Feb.
1
 
 
75
 
10.5
 
15
 
15
 
 
75
 
10.5
 
15
Mar.
1
 
 
75
 
10.5
 
15
 
15
 
 
75
 
10.5
 
15
Apr.
1
 
 
60
 
10.5
 
14
 
15
 
 
49
 
10
 
13
May
1
 
 
39
 
9
 
12
 
15
 
 
32
 
8.5
 
11
June
1
 
 
25
 
8
 
10
 
15
 
 
22*
 
7.5
 
9.5
July
1
 
 
20*
 
7
 
9
 
15
 
 
17.5*
 
6.5
 
8
Aug.
1
 
 
15.5*
 
6
 
7.5
 
15
 
 
13.5*
 
6
 
7
Sept.
1
 
 
13.5*
 
6
 
7
 
15
 
 
13.5*
 
6
 
7
Oct.
1
 
 
13.5*
 
6.5
 
7
 
15
 
 
17*
 
7
 
8.5
Nov.
1
 
 
21
 
8
 
10.5
 
15
 
 
39
 
8.5
 
12.5
Dec.
1
 
 
75
 
9.5
 
15
 
15
 
 
75
 
10.5
 
15
Stream Number**
Stream Name
Gage Number
River Mile
Sec., Twp., Rge.
#121
Big Beef Cr.
12-0695.50
0.25
22,25N.,1W.
#124
Anderson Cr.
near mouth
13,25N.,1W.
#192
Grover's Cr.
near mouth
4,26N.,2E.
Month
Day
 
 
cfs
 
cfs
 
cfs
Jan.
1
 
 
40
 
8
 
5.5
 
15
 
 
40
 
8
 
5.5
Feb.
1
 
 
40
 
8
 
5.5
 
15
 
 
40
 
8
 
5.5
Mar.
1
 
 
40
 
8
 
5.5
 
15
 
 
40
 
8
 
5.5
Apr.
1
 
 
31
 
8
 
5.5
 
15
 
 
24
 
6
 
4.5
May
1
 
 
18
 
4.5
 
4
 
15
 
 
14*
 
3.5
 
3.5
June
1
 
 
11*
 
3*
 
3*
 
15
 
 
8.5*
 
2*
 
2.5*
July
1
 
 
6.5*
 
1.5*
 
2.5*
 
15
 
 
5*
 
1.5*
 
2*
Aug.
1
 
 
4*
 
1*
 
2*
 
15
 
 
4*
 
1*
 
2*
Sept.
1
 
 
4*
 
1*
 
2*
 
15
 
 
4.5*
 
1*
 
2.5*
Oct.
1
 
 
5.5*
 
1.5*
 
3*
 
15
 
 
6*
 
1.5*
 
3.5*
Nov.
1
 
 
7*
 
2.5*
 
4
 
15
 
 
12
 
4.5
 
4.5
Dec.
1
 
 
22
 
8
 
5.5
 
15
 
 
40
 
8
 
5.5
Stream Number**
Stream Name
Gage Number
River Mile
Sec., Twp., Rge.
#223
Steel Creek
near mouth
14,25N.,1E.
#248
Strawberry/
Kochs/Cooks
near mouth
20,25N.,1E.
#259
Dickerson Cr.
Confluence
with Chico Cr.
8,24N.,1E.
Month
Day
 
 
cfs
 
cfs
 
cfs
Jan.
1
 
 
6
 
7
 
3*
 
15
 
 
6
 
7
 
3*
Feb.
1
 
 
6
 
7
 
3*
 
15
 
 
6
 
7
 
3*
Mar.
1
 
 
6
 
7
 
3*
 
15
 
 
6
 
7
 
3*
Apr.
1
 
 
6
 
7
 
2.5*
 
15
 
 
5
 
5.5
 
2.5*
May
1
 
 
4.5
 
4.5
 
2*
 
15
 
 
4
 
3.5
 
2*
June
1
 
 
3.5*
 
2.5*
 
1.5*
 
15
 
 
3*
 
2*
 
1.5*
July
1
 
 
3*
 
1.5*
 
1.5*
 
15
 
 
2.5*
 
1.5*
 
1.5*
Aug.
1
 
 
2.5*
 
1*
 
1*
 
15
 
 
2.5*
 
1*
 
1*
Sept.
1
 
 
2.5*
 
1*
 
1*
 
15
 
 
3*
 
1*
 
1*
Oct.
1
 
 
3.5*
 
1*
 
1*
 
15
 
 
4*
 
1.5*
 
1.5*
Nov.
1
 
 
4.5
 
2.5
 
1.5*
 
15
 
 
5
 
4
 
1.5*
Dec.
1
 
 
6
 
7
 
3*
 
15
 
 
6
 
7
 
3*
Stream Number**
Stream Name
Gage Number
River Mile
Sec., Twp., Rge.
#259
Chico Cr.
near mouth
5,24N.,1E.
#268
Gorst Cr.
0.1
32,24N.,1E.
#294
Curley Cr.
0.1
4,23N.,2E.
Month
Day
 
 
cfs
 
cfs
 
cfs
Jan.
1
 
 
15*
 
25
 
40
 
15
 
 
15*
 
25
 
40
Feb.
1
 
 
15*
 
25
 
40
 
15
 
 
15*
 
25
 
40
Mar.
1
 
 
15*
 
25
 
40
 
15
 
 
15*
 
21
 
40
Apr.
1
 
 
15*
 
18
 
31
 
15
 
 
13.5*
 
15
 
25
May
1
 
 
12*
 
13
 
20
 
15
 
 
11*
 
11
 
16
June
1
 
 
10*
 
10.5
 
12.5
 
15
 
 
9*
 
10
 
10*
July
1
 
 
8.5*
 
9
 
8*
 
15
 
 
8*
 
8.5
 
6.5*
Aug.
1
 
 
7.5*
 
8
 
5*
 
15
 
 
7*
 
7.5
 
5*
Sept.
1
 
 
7*
 
7.5
 
5*
 
15
 
 
7*
 
7.5
 
5*
Oct.
1
 
 
7*
 
8
 
5*
 
15
 
 
8*
 
8.5
 
8*
Nov.
1
 
 
9*
 
9
 
14
 
15
 
 
11.5*
 
15
 
23
Dec.
1
 
 
15*
 
25
 
40
 
15
 
 
15*
 
25
 
40
Stream Number**
Stream Name
Gage Number
River Mile
Sec., Twp., Rge.
#313
Ollala Cr.
near mouth
4,22N.,2E
#321
Crescent Cr.
near mouth
32,22N.,2E.
#354
Purdy Cr.
12-0728.00
0.1
24,22N.,1E.
Month
Day
 
 
cfs
 
cfs
 
cfs
Jan.
1
 
 
13
 
9
 
7
 
15
 
 
13
 
9
 
7
Feb.
1
 
 
13
 
9
 
7
 
15
 
 
13
 
9
 
7
Mar.
1
 
 
13
 
9
 
7
 
15
 
 
13
 
9
 
6
Apr.
1
 
 
13
 
9
 
5.5
 
15
 
 
11
 
7.5
 
5
May
1
 
 
9.5
 
7
 
4.5
 
15
 
 
8.5
 
6
 
4
June
1
 
 
7.5*
 
5*
 
3.5*
 
15
 
 
6.5*
 
4.5*
 
3*
July
1
 
 
5.5*
 
4*
 
3*
 
15
 
 
5*
 
3.5*
 
2.5*
Aug.
1
 
 
5*
 
3.5*
 
2.5*
 
15
 
 
5*
 
3.5*
 
2.5*
Sept.
1
 
 
5*
 
3.5*
 
2.5*
 
15
 
 
6*
 
4*
 
3*
Oct.
1
 
 
7*
 
5*
 
3*
 
15
 
 
8*
 
5.5*
 
3.5*
Nov.
1
 
 
9
 
6.5
 
4.5
 
15
 
 
11
 
7.5
 
5.5
Dec.
1
 
 
13
 
9
 
7
 
15
 
 
13
 
9
 
7
Stream Number**
Stream Name
Gage Number
River Mile
Sec., Twp., Rge.
#369
Lackey Cr.
near mouth
31,21N.,1E.
#415
Rocky Cr.
0.1
27,22N.,1W
#425
Coulter Cr.a/
0.1
9,22N.,1W.
Month
Day
 
 
cfs
 
cfs
 
cfs
Jan.
1
 
 
5
 
18
 
18
 
15
 
 
5
 
18
 
18
Feb.
1
 
 
5
 
18
 
18
 
15
 
 
5
 
18
 
18
Mar.
1
 
 
5
 
18
 
18
 
15
 
 
4.5
 
18
 
18
Apr.
1
 
 
4
 
14.5
 
18
 
15
 
 
3.5
 
11.5
 
17
May
1
 
 
3
 
9
 
16.5
 
15
 
 
2.5
 
7.5
 
15.5
June
1
 
 
2.5*
 
6*
 
15
 
15
 
 
2*
 
5.5*
 
14.5
July
1
 
 
2*
 
5*
 
13.5
 
15
 
 
2*
 
4.5*
 
13
Aug.
1
 
 
1.5*
 
4.5*
 
13
 
15
 
 
1.5*
 
4*
 
13
Sept.
1
 
 
1.5*
 
4*
 
13
 
15
 
 
1.5*
 
4*
 
13
Oct.
1
 
 
2*
 
4*
 
13
 
15
 
 
2*
 
5*
 
14
Nov.
1
 
 
2*
 
6
 
15
 
15
 
 
2.5*
 
7
 
16.5
Dec.
1
 
 
3
 
18
 
18
 
15
 
 
4
 
18
 
18
a/
Relating to the waters of Coulter Creek, the department is cognizant of a settlement agreement resulting from Cause No. 14262, in the superior court of the state of Washington for Mason County, "Peter E. Overton, et al., v. Washington Department of Fisheries, et al."
 
Although the department of ecology was not a party in this litigation, the department will, to the extent possible, give full consideration to the intent of the settlement agreement in any future water right actions involving said parties: Provided, That, said actions must be consistent with the requirements of chapters 90.03 and 90.44 RCW, and satisfy the general intent of chapter 173-515 WAC.
(2) Instream flow hydrographs, as represented in the document entitled "instream resources protection program," shall be used for definition of instream flows on those days not specifically identified in WAC 173-515-030(1).
(3) All consumptive water rights hereafter established shall be expressly subject to instream flows and closures established in WAC 173-515-030(1) and 173-515-040 (1) through (3). Closures override the instream flows where both are shown except as provided in WAC 173-515-070.
[Statutory Authority: Chapters 90.22 and 90.54 RCW. WSR 81-16-003 (Order DE 80-45), § 173-515-030, filed 7/24/81.]


PDF173-515-040

Surface water closures.

(1) The department, having determined there are no waters available for further appropriation, closes the following streams to further consumptive appropriation. These closures confirm surface water source limitations previously established administratively under authority of chapter 90.03 RCW and RCW 75.20.050.
Surface Water Closures
**Stream numbers correlate with Plate I, instream resources protection program, Kitsap water resource inventory area (WRIA) 15.
Stream Number**
Stream or Lake Name
Sec., Twp., Rge. at Mouth
Tributary to
Date of
Original
Closure
Stansberry Lake and tributaries
Sec. 19, T.22N., R.1E.
Carr Inlet
 
5-17-66
Mission Lake and tributaries
Outlet: NE1/4NW1/4 Sec. 32,
T.24N.,R.1W.
Mission Creek
 
7-19-78
#12
Mission Creek and tributaries
NW1/4NE1/4 Sec. 1, T.22N., R.2W.
Hood Canal
 
12-5-51
#57
Unnamed Stream and tributaries
Sec. 20, T.21N., R.4W.
Hood Canal
 
11-3-48
#117
Seabeck Creek and tributaries
SE1/4SW1/4 Sec. 20, T.25N., R.1W.
Seabeck Bay
 
8-27-54
#158
Unnamed Stream (Gamble Creek,
Christianson Creek) and tributaries
SW1/4SW1/4 Sec. 20, T.27N., R.2E.
Port Gamble
 
8-15-75
#207
Unnamed Stream (Dogfish Creek,
Harding Creek) and tributaries
NE1/4NE1/4 Sec. 15, T.26N., R.1E.
Liberty Bay
 
8-21-75
#245
Barker Creek and tributaries
SW1/4SW1/4 Sec. 22, T.25N., R.1E.
Dyes Inlet
 
2-21-61
#246
Clear Creek and tributaries
SE1/4SW1/4 Sec. 16, T.25N., R.1E.
Dyes Inlet
 
7-27-53
#259
Chico Creek and tributaries above
confluence of Dickerson Creek,
(excluding Wildcat Lake).
Sec. 5, T.24N., R.1E.
Chico Bay
 
11-3-52
#259
Kitsap Creek and tributaries
Sec. 5, T.24N., R.1E.
Chico Creek
 
7-2-42
#259
Unnamed Stream and tributaries
SE1/4SW1/4 Sec. 17, T.24N., R.1E.
Kitsap Lake
 
12-8-52
#279
Blackjack Creek and tributaries
NE1/4SE1/4 Sec. 25, T.24N., R.1E.
Sinclair Inlet
 
4-5-60
#285
Unnamed Stream (Sullivan Creek)
and tributaries
NE1/4SW1/4 Sec.19, T.24N., R.2E
Sinclair Inlet
 
5-9-75
#294
Salmonberry Creek and tributaries
NW1/4SE1/4 Sec. 18, T.23N., R.2E.
Long Lake
 
1-7-48
#356
Burley Creek and tributaries,
SW1/4NW1/4 Sec. 12, T.22N., R.1E.
Burley Lagoon
 
5-10-51
#367
Minter Creek and tributaries
SW1/4NE1/4 Sec. 29, T.22N., R.1E.
Henderson Bay
 
12-28-73
#402
Unnamed Stream (Dutcher Creek)
and tributaries
NE1/4NE1/4 Sec. 15, T.21N., R.1W.
Dutcher Cove
 
3-10-54
#510
Judd Creek and tributaries
NE1/4NE1/4 Sec. 18, T.22N., R.3E.
Quartermaster
Harbor
 
5-10-51
(2) The department has determined that (a) certain streams exhibit low summer flows and have a potential for drying up or inhibiting anadromous fish passage during critical life stages, and (b) historic flow regimes and current uses of certain other streams indicate that no water is available for additional appropriation. Based upon these determinations and in accordance with the general intent of RCW 75.20.050, the following streams are closed to further appropriation for the periods indicated:
New Surface Water Closures
**Stream numbers correlate with Plate I, instream resources protection program, Kitsap water resource inventory area (WRIA) 15.
Stream Number**
Stream Name
Sec., Twp., Rge. at Mouth
Tributary to
Period of Closure
#7
Union River and tributaries
from the mouth to McKenna
Falls (R.M. 6.7)
SE1/4SW1/4 Sec. 29, T.23N., R.1W.
Hood Canal
All year
#44
Tahuya River and tributaries
SE1/4SE1/4 Sec. 22, T.22N., R.3W.
Hood Canal
June 15-Oct. 15
#60
Rendsland Creek and tributaries
NW1/4NW1/4 Sec. 19, T.22N., R.3W.
Hood Canal
June 1-Oct. 31
#70
Dewatto River and tributaries
NW1/4SE1/4 Sec. 27, T.22N., R.3W.
Hood Canal
June 15-Oct. 31
#121
Big Beef Creek and tributaries
SW1/4SE1/4 Sec. 15, T.25N., R.1W.
Hood Canal
May 15-Oct. 31
#124
Anderson Creek and tributaries
NW1/4NW1/4 Sec. 13, T.26N., R.1W.
Hood Canal
June 1-Oct. 31
#192
Grover's Creek and tributaries
NW1/4SW1/4 Sec. 4, T.26N., R.2E.
Puget Sound
June 1-Oct. 15
#223
Unnamed Stream (Steel Creek)
and tributaries
SE1/4SE1/4 Sec. 14, T.25N., R.1E.
Port Orchard
June 1-Oct. 15
#248
Unnamed Stream and tributaries
(Strawberry/Cook's/Koch's Creek)
SE1/4NE1/4 Sec. 20, T.25N., R.1E.
Dyes Inlet
June 1-Oct. 31
#259
Dickerson Creek and tributaries
SW1/4NW1/4 Sec. 7, T.24N., R.1E.
Chico Creek
All year
#259
Chico Creek and tributaries below confluence of Dickerson Creek SW1/4SW1/4 Sec. 5, T.25N., R.1E.
Chico Bay
All year
#294
Curley Creek and tributaries
NE1/4NE1/4 Sec. 18, T.23N., R.2E.
Yukon
Harbor
June 15-Oct. 15
#313
Olalla Creek and tributaries
SE1/4NE1/4 Sec. 4, T.22N., R.2E.
Colvos
Passage
June 1-Oct. 15
#321
Crescent Creek and tributaries
SE1/4SW1/4 Sec. 32, T. 22N., R.2E.
Gig Harbor
June 1-Oct. 15
#354
Purdy Creek and tributaries
NE1/4NW1/4 Sec. 12, T.22N., R.1E.
Henderson
Bay
June 1-Oct. 31
#369
Lackey Creek and tributaries
SE1/4SW1/4 Sec. 31, T.21N., R.1E.
Carr Inlet
June 1-Nov. 15
#415
Rocky Creek and tributaries
SE1/4SE1/4 Sec. 27, T.22N., R.1E.
Case Inlet
June 1-Oct. 31
(3) In the Kitsap basin numerous small streams with estimated mean annual flow of 5 cfs or less have been identified as having high instream values for anadromous fish, aesthetics, water quality, and/or recreation. In accordance with the general intent of RCW 75.20.050 the department has determined that the total natural flow of these streams is required for protection and preservation of instream resources, and that no water is available for additional consumptive appropriation. The natural flow, in effect, constitutes the minimum flow for protection of the instream resources. The following streams possess such characteristics and are therefore closed year-round to further consumptive appropriation.
New Surface Water Closures
**Stream numbers correlate with Plate I, instream resources protection program, Kitsap water resource inventory area (WRIA) 15.
Stream Number**
Stream Name
Sec., Twp., Rge. at Mouth
Tributary to
#13
Little Mission Creek and tributaries
SE1/4NW1/4 Sec. 1, T.22N., R.2W.
Hood Canal
#18
Stimson Creek and tributaries
NW1/4NW1/4 Sec. 11, T.22N., R.2W.
Hood Canal
#31
Unnamed Stream (Little Shoefly Creek)
and tributaries
SW1/4NW1/4 Sec. 17, T.22N., R.2W.
Hood Canal
#34
Shoefly Creek and tributaries
SE1/4SW1/4 Sec. 18, T.22N., R.2W.
Hood Canal
#46
Caldervin Creek and tributaries
NE1/4NE1/4 Sec. 28, T.21N., R.3W.
Hood Canal
#50
Hall Creek and tributaries
Sec. 20, T.21N., R.3W.
Hood Canal
#52
Hoddy Creek and tributaries
Sec. 20, T.21N., R.3W.
Hood Canal
#54
Fay Creek and tributaries
Sec. 21, T.20N., R.3W.
Hood Canal
#55
Brown Creek and tributaries
Sec. 21, T.20N., R.3W.
Hood Canal
#56
Unnamed Stream (West Creek)
and tributaries
Sec. 20, T.22N., R.3W.
Hood Canal
#101
Harding Creek and tributaries
NW1/4SW1/4 Sec. 9, T.24N., R.2W.
Hood Canal
#164
Unnamed Stream (Little Boston
Creek) and tributaries
SW1/4SW1/4 Sec. 5, T.27N., R.2E.
Port Gamble
#181
Unnamed Stream and tributaries
SE1/4SW1/4 Sec. 26, T.27N., R.2E.
Apple Tree Cove
#184
Unnamed Stream and tributaries
NE1/4SW1/4 Sec. 36, T.27N., R.2E.
Apple Tree Cove
#190
Unnamed Stream and tributaries
Sec. 9, T.26N., R.2E.
Puget Sound
#196
Cowling Creek and tributaries
NW1/4NW1/4 Sec. 16, T.26N., R.2E.
Miller Bay
#198
Thompson Creek and tributaries
SW1/4SE1/4 Sec. 29, T.26N., R.2E.
Port Orchard
#208
Johnson Creek and tributaries
SE1/4NW1/4 Sec. 22, T.26N., R.1E.
Liberty Bay
#213
Scandia Creek and tributaries
SW1/4NE1/4 Sec. 27, T.26N., R.1E.
Liberty Bay
#241
Mosher Creek and tributaries
SW1/4NE1/4 Sec. 34, T.25N., R.1E.
Dyes Inlet
#272
Anderson Creek and tributaries
SE1/4NE1/4 Sec. 33, T.24N., R.1E.
Sinclair Inlet
#275
Ross Creek and tributaries
SE1/4SE1/4 Sec. 27, T.24N., R.1E.
Sinclair Inlet
#289
Beaver Creek and tributaries
NW1/4SE1/4 Sec. 16, T.24N., R.2E.
Rich Passage
#322
North Creek and tributaries
NE1/4SE1/4 Sec. 6, T.21N., R.2E.
Gig Harbor
#342
Unnamed Stream and tributaries
NW1/4SE1/4 Sec. 10, T.21N., R.1E.
Henderson Bay
#343
Unnamed Stream (Meyer Creek) and tributaries
SW1/4SW1/4 Sec. 2, T.21N., R.1E.
Hood Canal
#407
Unnamed Stream and tributaries
SE1/4NW1/4 Sec. 2, T.21N., R.1W.
Vaughn Bay
#434
Unnamed stream and tributaries
SE1/4SE1/4 Sec. 15, T.25N., R.2E.
Murden Cove
#461
Unnamed Stream and tributaries
SE1/4NE1/4 Sec. 20, T.25N., R.2E.
Fletcher Bay
#514
Unnamed Stream (Fisher Creek) and tributaries
SW1/4NW1/4 Sec. 19, T.22N., R.3E.
Quartermaster Harbor
#530
Jod Creek and tributaries
NW1/4NW1/4 Sec. 14, T.22N., R.2E.
Colvos Passage
#540
Needle Creek and tributaries
NE1/4SE1/4 Sec. 13, T.23N., R.3E.
Colvos Passage
(4) Closures listed in WAC 173-515-040 (2) and (3) will supersede low flow surface water source limitations previously imposed by administrative authority pursuant to chapter 75.20 RCW.
(5) Lakes perennially tributary to closed streams are closed to further consumptive appropriation.
[Statutory Authority: Chapters 90.22 and 90.54 RCW. WSR 81-16-003 (Order DE 80-45), § 173-515-040, filed 7/24/81.]


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Groundwater.

Future groundwater withdrawal proposals will not be affected by this chapter unless it is determined that such withdrawal would clearly have an adverse impact upon the surface water system contrary to the intent and objectives of this chapter.
[Statutory Authority: Chapters 90.22 and 90.54 RCW. WSR 81-16-003 (Order DE 80-45), § 173-515-050, filed 7/24/81.]


PDF173-515-060

Lakes.

In future permitting actions relating to withdrawal of lake waters, lakes and ponds shall be retained substantially in their natural condition. Withdrawals of water which would conflict therewith shall be authorized only in those situations where it is clear that overriding considerations of the public interest will be served.
[Statutory Authority: Chapters 90.22 and 90.54 RCW. WSR 81-16-003 (Order DE 80-45), § 173-515-060, filed 7/24/81.]


PDF173-515-070

Exemptions.

(1) Nothing in this chapter shall affect existing water rights, riparian, appropriative, or otherwise, existing on the effective date of this chapter, nor shall it affect existing rights relating to the operation of any navigation, hydroelectric or water storage reservoir or related facilities.
(2) If, upon detailed analysis, appropriate and environmentally sound proposed storage facilities are found to be compatible with this chapter, such facilities may be approved but will be subject to the establishment of appropriate protection flows for drought or low runoff periods.
(3) Domestic use for a single residence shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter. If the cumulative effects of numerous single domestic diversions would seriously affect the quantity of water available for instream uses, then domestic in-house use shall be exempt if no alternative source is available.
(4) Stockwatering use, except that related to feedlots, shall be exempt from the provisions established in this chapter.
(5) Future rights for nonconsumptive uses may be granted.
[Statutory Authority: Chapters 90.22 and 90.54 RCW. WSR 81-16-003 (Order DE 80-45), § 173-515-070, filed 7/24/81.]


PDF173-515-080

Future rights.

No right to divert or store public surface waters of the Kitsap water resource inventory area (WRIA) 15 shall hereafter be granted which shall conflict with the purpose of this chapter.
[Statutory Authority: Chapters 90.22 and 90.54 RCW. WSR 81-16-003 (Order DE 80-45), § 173-515-080, filed 7/24/81.]


PDF173-515-090

Enforcement.

In enforcement of this chapter, the department of ecology may impose such sanctions as appropriate under authorities vested in it, including but not limited to the issuance of regulatory orders under RCW 43.27A.190 and civil penalties under RCW 90.03.600.
[Statutory Authority: Chapters 43.21B, 43.27A, 90.22 and 90.54 RCW. WSR 88-13-037 (Order 88-11), § 173-515-090, filed 6/9/88. Statutory Authority: Chapters 90.22 and 90.54 RCW. WSR 81-16-003 (Order DE 80-45), § 173-515-090, filed 7/24/81.]


PDF173-515-095

Appeals.

All final written decisions of the department of ecology pertaining to permits, regulatory orders, and related decisions made pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to review by the pollution control hearings board in accordance with chapter 43.21B RCW.
[Statutory Authority: Chapters 43.21B, 43.27A, 90.22 and 90.54 RCW. WSR 88-13-037 (Order 88-11), § 173-515-095, filed 6/9/88.]


PDF173-515-100

Regulation review.

The department of ecology shall initiate a review of the rules established in this chapter whenever new information, changing conditions, or statutory modifications make it necessary to consider revisions.
[Statutory Authority: Chapters 43.21B, 43.27A, 90.22 and 90.54 RCW. WSR 88-13-037 (Order 88-11), § 173-515-100, filed 6/9/88. Statutory Authority: Chapters 90.22 and 90.54 RCW. WSR 81-16-003 (Order DE 80-45), § 173-515-100, filed 7/24/81.]
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