Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 79A Public Recreational Lands - Chapter 79A.35 Washington State Recreation Trails System
- 79A.35.010 Definitions
The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise. (1) "Board" means the recreation and conservation funding board. (2) ...
- 79A.35.020 Purpose
(1) In order to provide for the ever increasing outdoor recreation needs of an expanding resident and tourist population and to promote public access to, ...
- 79A.35.030 Trails to be designated by board -- Inclusion of other trails -- Procedure
(1) The system shall be composed of trails as designated by the board. Such trails shall meet the conditions established in this chapter and such ...
- 79A.35.040 State trails plan
The director shall prepare a state trails plan as part of the statewide outdoor recreation and open space plan. Included in this plan shall be ...
- 79A.35.050 Proposals for designation of existing or proposed trails as state recreational trails
Before any specific existing or proposed trail is considered for designation as a state recreational trail, a proposal must be submitted to the board showing ...
- 79A.35.060 Coordination by recreation and conservation funding board
Following designation of a state recreation trail, the recreation and conservation funding board may coordinate: (1) The agency or agencies that will acquire (where appropriate), ...
- 79A.35.070 Categories of trails or areas -- Policy statement as to certain state lands
The following seven categories of trails or areas are hereby established for purposes of this chapter: (1) Cross-state trails which connect scenic, historical, geological, geographical, ...
- 79A.35.080 General types of use
All trails designated as state recreational trails will be constructed, maintained, and operated to provide for one or more of the following general types of ...
- 79A.35.090 Guidelines
With the concurrence of any federal or state agency administering lands through which a state recreation trail may pass, and after consultation with local governments, ...
- 79A.35.100 Consultation and cooperation with state, federal, and local agencies
The board is authorized and encouraged to consult and to cooperate with any state, federal, or local governmental agency or body including special districts subject ...
- 79A.35.110 Participation by volunteer organizations -- Liability of public agencies therefor limited
Volunteer organizations may assist public agencies, with the agency's approval, in the construction and maintenance of recreational trails in accordance with the guidelines issued by ...
- 79A.35.120 Department of transportation -- Participation
The department of transportation shall consider plans for trails along and across all new construction projects, improvement projects, and along or across any existing highways ...
- 79A.35.900 Short title
This chapter may be cited as the Washington State Recreation Trails System Act.[1970 ex.s. c 76 § 1. Formerly RCW 67.32.010.] ...
Last modified: April 7, 2009