{"data":{"id":"us-wa/rcw-79a.55.050","jurisdiction":"us-wa","citation":"RCW 79A.55.050","heading":"Criteria for inclusion of rivers within system.","body":"Rivers of a scenic nature are eligible for inclusion in the system. Ideally, a scenic river:\n(1) Is free-flowing without diversions that hinder recreational use;\n(2) Has a streamway that is relatively unmodified by riprapping and other stream bank protection;\n(3) Has water of sufficient quality and quantity to be deemed worthy of protection;\n(4) Has a relatively natural setting and adequate open space;\n(5) Requires some coordinated plan of management in order to enhance and preserve the river area; and\n(6) Has some lands along its length already in public ownership, or the possibility for purchase or dedication of public access and/or scenic easements.","path":["Title 79A","Chapter 79A.55"],"source_url":"https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=79A.55.050","current_through":"July 15, 2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-06T04:21:27Z","sha256":"8467aa2f7ceac7f9acfa27bcc07154692415840e37d808af5f515798ad289c8a","source_id":"us-wa","stale":false,"prev":"us-wa/rcw-79a.55.040","next":"us-wa/rcw-79a.55.060"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}