Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 85 Diking And Drainage - Section 85.24.285 Improvement of streams -- Stream beds are property of district -- Disposition

§ 85.24.285. Improvement of streams -- Stream beds are property of district -- Disposition

The board shall have power and authority to straighten, widen, deepen and improve any and all rivers, watercourses or streams, whether navigable or otherwise, flowing through or located within the boundaries of such district; and the beds of any streams or rivers which may be changed, shall become the property of the district, and the board shall have the power to sell and dispose of the same, or exchange the same or any portion thereof for other lands.

[1909 c 225 § 26; RRS § 4386. Formerly RCW 85.24.280, part.]

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