Washington State Department of Ecology – Water Rights

WA water rights authority

Serves: Washington

Washington Ecology administers all water rights under prior appropriation. Off-grid buyers must understand Ecology's water rights database — water is critically over-allocated in many Washington basins and some parcels have no water rights.

Features: Water rights database · Prior appropriation · Permit applications

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What is Washington State Department of Ecology – Water Rights?
Washington Ecology administers all water rights under prior appropriation.
Where does Washington State Department of Ecology – Water Rights serve?
Washington State Department of Ecology – Water Rights serves Washington.
Does Washington State Department of Ecology – Water Rights have a website?
Yes — you can visit Washington State Department of Ecology – Water Rights at https://ecology.wa.gov/Water-Shorelines/Water-supply/Water-rights.
What does Washington State Department of Ecology – Water Rights specialize in?
Key features: Water rights database · Prior appropriation · Permit applications.