Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 77.110.030 (2026)

Management of natural resources—State policy

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The people of the state of Washington declare that conservation, enhancement, and proper utilization of the state's natural resources, including but not limited to lands, waters, timber, fish, and game are responsibilities of the state of Washington and shall remain within the express domain of the state of Washington.

While fully respecting private property rights, all resources in the state's domain shall be managed by the state alone such that conservation, enhancement, and proper utilization are the primary considerations. No citizen shall be denied equal access to and use of any resource on the basis of race, sex, origin, cultural heritage, or by and through any treaty based upon the same.

[ 1985 c 1 s 3 (Initiative Measure No. 456, approved November 6, 1984). Formerly RCW 75.56.030.]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 2003–2007 · leading case: Dickgieser v. State, 76 P.3d 288 (Wash. Ct. App. 2003).

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Dickgieser v. State, 76 P.3d 288 (Wash. Ct. App. 2003). “RCW 77.110.030 (State manages state resources); RCW 76.”

Dickgieser v. State, 118 Wash. App. 442 (Wash. Ct. App. 2003). “RCW 77.110.030 (State manages state resources); RCW 76.”

Cowlitz Cnty. v. Martin, 165 P.3d 51 (Wash. Ct. App. 2007). “…responsibilities of the state of Washington and shall remain within the express domain of the state of Washington." RCW 77.110.030.”

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