Temporary Water Right for Restoration Irrigation

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Most restoration sites are likely to lack an irrigation source. On dry sites, first-year revegetation planting mortality can be very high, and the use of irrigation allows for the installation of smaller and more cost-effective stock. State code has provisions for the issuance of temporary water rights to support environmental enhancement.

Notes

• WAC 173-152-050 describes criteria by which applications may be prioritized by staff.
  • Provision 173.152.050(2)c supports projects that is "is non-consumptive and if approved would substantially enhance or protect the quality of the natural environment ... and (f) Proposes temporary water use for an identified period such as: (ii) a private project directly related to ... environmental enhancement."
• A pre-application consultation form is available on the Ecology archive

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