Washington Administrative Code
Title 173 - Ecology, Department of (See also Titles 197, 317, 372, and 508)
Chapter 173-515 - Instream resources protection program - Kitsap water resource inventory area (WRIA) 15
Section 173-515-040 - Surface water closures
Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) The department, having determined there are no waters available for further appropriation, closes the following streams to further consumptive appropriation. These closures confirm surface water source limitations previously established administratively under authority of chapter 90.03 RCW and RCW 75.20.050.
Surface Water Closures
**Stream numbers correlate with Plate I, instream resources protection program, Kitsap water resource inventory area (WRIA) 15.
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Stream Number** Stream or Lake Name Sec., Twp., Rge. at Mouth |
Tributary to |
Date of Original Closure |
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Stansberry Lake and tributaries Sec. 19, T.22N., R.1E. |
Carr Inlet |
5-17-66 |
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Mission Lake and tributaries Outlet: NE1/4NW1/4 Sec. 32, T.24N.,R.1W. |
Mission Creek |
7-19-78 |
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#12 Mission Creek and tributaries NW1/4NE1/4 Sec. 1, T.22N., R.2W. |
Hood Canal |
12-5-51 |
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#57 Unnamed Stream and tributaries Sec. 20, T.21N., R.4W. |
Hood Canal |
11-3-48 |
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#117 Seabeck Creek and tributaries SE1/4SW1/4 Sec. 20, T.25N., R.1W. |
Seabeck Bay |
8-27-54 |
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#158 Unnamed Stream (Gamble Creek, Christianson Creek) and tributaries SW1/4SW1/4 Sec. 20, T.27N., R.2E. |
Port Gamble |
8-15-75 |
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#207 Unnamed Stream (Dogfish Creek, Harding Creek) and tributaries NE1/4NE1/4 Sec. 15, T.26N., R.1E. |
Liberty Bay |
8-21-75 |
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#245 Barker Creek and tributaries SW1/4SW1/4 Sec. 22, T.25N., R.1E. |
Dyes Inlet |
2-21-61 |
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#246 Clear Creek and tributaries SE1/4SW1/4 Sec. 16, T.25N., R.1E. |
Dyes Inlet |
7-27-53 |
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#259 Chico Creek and tributaries above confluence of Dickerson Creek, (excluding Wildcat Lake). Sec. 5, T.24N., R.1E. |
Chico Bay |
11-3-52 |
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#259 Kitsap Creek and tributaries Sec. 5, T.24N., R.1E. |
Chico Creek |
7-2-42 |
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#259 Unnamed Stream and tributaries SE1/4SW1/4 Sec. 17, T.24N., R.1E. |
Kitsap Lake |
12-8-52 |
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#279 Blackjack Creek and tributaries NE1/4SE1/4 Sec. 25, T.24N., R.1E. |
Sinclair Inlet |
4-5-60 |
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#285 Unnamed Stream (Sullivan Creek) and tributaries NE1/4SW1/4 Sec.19, T.24N., R.2E |
Sinclair Inlet |
5-9-75 |
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#294 Salmonberry Creek and tributaries NW1/4SE1/4 Sec. 18, T.23N., R.2E. |
Long Lake |
1-7-48 |
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#356 Burley Creek and tributaries, SW1/4NW1/4 Sec. 12, T.22N., R.1E. |
Burley Lagoon |
5-10-51 |
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#367 Minter Creek and tributaries SW1/4NE1/4 Sec. 29, T.22N., R.1E. |
Henderson Bay |
12-28-73 |
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#402 Unnamed Stream (Dutcher Creek) and tributaries NE1/4NE1/4 Sec. 15, T.21N., R.1W. |
Dutcher Cove |
3-10-54 |
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#510 Judd Creek and tributaries NE1/4NE1/4 Sec. 18, T.22N., R.3E. |
Quartermaster Harbor |
5-10-51 |
(2) The department has determined that (a) certain streams exhibit low summer flows and have a potential for drying up or inhibiting anadromous fish passage during critical life stages, and (b) historic flow regimes and current uses of certain other streams indicate that no water is available for additional appropriation. Based upon these determinations and in accordance with the general intent of RCW 75.20.050, the following streams are closed to further appropriation for the periods indicated:
New Surface Water Closures
**Stream numbers correlate with Plate I, instream resources protection program, Kitsap water resource inventory area (WRIA) 15.
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Stream Number** Stream Name Sec., Twp., Rge. at Mouth |
Tributary to |
Period of Closure |
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#7 Union River and tributaries from the mouth to McKenna Falls (R.M. 6.7) SE1/4SW1/4 Sec. 29, T.23N., R.1W. |
Hood Canal |
All year |
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#44 Tahuya River and tributaries SE1/4SE1/4 Sec. 22, T.22N., R.3W. |
Hood Canal |
June 15-Oct. 15 |
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#60 Rendsland Creek and tributaries NW1/4NW1/4 Sec. 19, T.22N., R.3W. |
Hood Canal |
June 1-Oct. 31 |
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#70 Dewatto River and tributaries NW1/4SE1/4 Sec. 27, T.22N., R.3W. |
Hood Canal |
June 15-Oct. 31 |
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#121 Big Beef Creek and tributaries SW1/4SE1/4 Sec. 15, T.25N., R.1W. |
Hood Canal |
May 15-Oct. 31 |
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#124 Anderson Creek and tributaries NW1/4NW1/4 Sec. 13, T.26N., R.1W. |
Hood Canal |
June 1-Oct. 31 |
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#192 Grover's Creek and tributaries NW1/4SW1/4 Sec. 4, T.26N., R.2E. |
Puget Sound |
June 1-Oct. 15 |
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#223 Unnamed Stream (Steel Creek) and tributaries SE1/4SE1/4 Sec. 14, T.25N., R.1E. |
Port Orchard |
June 1-Oct. 15 |
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#248 Unnamed Stream and tributaries (Strawberry/Cook's/Koch's Creek) SE1/4NE1/4 Sec. 20, T.25N., R.1E. |
Dyes Inlet |
June 1-Oct. 31 |
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#259 Dickerson Creek and tributaries SW1/4NW1/4 Sec. 7, T.24N., R.1E. |
Chico Creek |
All year |
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#259 Chico Creek and tributaries below confluence of Dickerson Creek SW1/4SW1/4 Sec. 5, T.25N., R.1E. |
Chico Bay |
All year |
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#294 Curley Creek and tributaries NE1/4NE1/4 Sec. 18, T.23N., R.2E. |
Yukon Harbor |
June 15-Oct. 15 |
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#313 Olalla Creek and tributaries SE1/4NE1/4 Sec. 4, T.22N., R.2E. |
Colvos Passage |
June 1-Oct. 15 |
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#321 Crescent Creek and tributaries SE1/4SW1/4 Sec. 32, T. 22N., R.2E. |
Gig Harbor |
June 1-Oct. 15 |
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#354 Purdy Creek and tributaries NE1/4NW1/4 Sec. 12, T.22N., R.1E. |
Henderson Bay |
June 1-Oct. 31 |
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#369 Lackey Creek and tributaries SE1/4SW1/4 Sec. 31, T.21N., R.1E. |
Carr Inlet |
June 1-Nov. 15 |
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#415 Rocky Creek and tributaries SE1/4SE1/4 Sec. 27, T.22N., R.1E. |
Case Inlet |
June 1-Oct. 31 |
(3) In the Kitsap basin numerous small streams with estimated mean annual flow of 5 cfs or less have been identified as having high instream values for anadromous fish, aesthetics, water quality, and/or recreation. In accordance with the general intent of RCW 75.20.050 the department has determined that the total natural flow of these streams is required for protection and preservation of instream resources, and that no water is available for additional consumptive appropriation. The natural flow, in effect, constitutes the minimum flow for protection of the instream resources. The following streams possess such characteristics and are therefore closed year-round to further consumptive appropriation.
New Surface Water Closures
**Stream numbers correlate with Plate I, instream resources protection program, Kitsap water resource inventory area (WRIA) 15.
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Stream Number** Stream Name Sec., Twp., Rge. at Mouth |
Tributary to |
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#13 Little Mission Creek and tributaries SE1/4NW1/4 Sec. 1, T.22N., R.2W. |
Hood Canal |
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#18 Stimson Creek and tributaries NW1/4NW1/4 Sec. 11, T.22N., R.2W. |
Hood Canal |
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#31 Unnamed Stream (Little Shoefly Creek) and tributaries SW1/4NW1/4 Sec. 17, T.22N., R.2W. |
Hood Canal |
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#34 Shoefly Creek and tributaries SE1/4SW1/4 Sec. 18, T.22N., R.2W. |
Hood Canal |
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#46 Caldervin Creek and tributaries NE1/4NE1/4 Sec. 28, T.21N., R.3W. |
Hood Canal |
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#50 Hall Creek and tributaries Sec. 20, T.21N., R.3W. |
Hood Canal |
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#52 Hoddy Creek and tributaries Sec. 20, T.21N., R.3W. |
Hood Canal |
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#54 Fay Creek and tributaries Sec. 21, T.20N., R.3W. |
Hood Canal |
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#55 Brown Creek and tributaries Sec. 21, T.20N., R.3W. |
Hood Canal |
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#56 Unnamed Stream (West Creek) and tributaries Sec. 20, T.22N., R.3W. |
Hood Canal |
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#101 Harding Creek and tributaries NW1/4SW1/4 Sec. 9, T.24N., R.2W. |
Hood Canal |
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#164 Unnamed Stream (Little Boston Creek) and tributaries SW1/4SW1/4 Sec. 5, T.27N., R.2E. |
Port Gamble |
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#181 Unnamed Stream and tributaries SE1/4SW1/4 Sec. 26, T.27N., R.2E. |
Apple Tree Cove |
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#184 Unnamed Stream and tributaries NE1/4SW1/4 Sec. 36, T.27N., R.2E. |
Apple Tree Cove |
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#190 Unnamed Stream and tributaries Sec. 9, T.26N., R.2E. |
Puget Sound |
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#196 Cowling Creek and tributaries NW1/4NW1/4 Sec. 16, T.26N., R.2E. |
Miller Bay |
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#198 Thompson Creek and tributaries SW1/4SE1/4 Sec. 29, T.26N., R.2E. |
Port Orchard |
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#208 Johnson Creek and tributaries SE1/4NW1/4 Sec. 22, T.26N., R.1E. |
Liberty Bay |
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#213 Scandia Creek and tributaries SW1/4NE1/4 Sec. 27, T.26N., R.1E. |
Liberty Bay |
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#241 Mosher Creek and tributaries SW1/4NE1/4 Sec. 34, T.25N., R.1E. |
Dyes Inlet |
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#272 Anderson Creek and tributaries SE1/4NE1/4 Sec. 33, T.24N., R.1E. |
Sinclair Inlet |
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#275 Ross Creek and tributaries SE1/4SE1/4 Sec. 27, T.24N., R.1E. |
Sinclair Inlet |
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#289 Beaver Creek and tributaries NW1/4SE1/4 Sec. 16, T.24N., R.2E. |
Rich Passage |
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#322 North Creek and tributaries NE1/4SE1/4 Sec. 6, T.21N., R.2E. |
Gig Harbor |
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#342 Unnamed Stream and tributaries NW1/4SE1/4 Sec. 10, T.21N., R.1E. |
Henderson Bay |
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#343 Unnamed Stream (Meyer Creek) and tributaries SW1/4SW1/4 Sec. 2, T.21N., R.1E. |
Hood Canal |
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#407 Unnamed Stream and tributaries SE1/4NW1/4 Sec. 2, T.21N., R.1W. |
Vaughn Bay |
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#434 Unnamed stream and tributaries SE1/4SE1/4 Sec. 15, T.25N., R.2E. |
Murden Cove |
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#461 Unnamed Stream and tributaries SE1/4NE1/4 Sec. 20, T.25N., R.2E. |
Fletcher Bay |
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#514 Unnamed Stream (Fisher Creek) and tributaries SW1/4NW1/4 Sec. 19, T.22N., R.3E. |
Quartermaster Harbor |
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#530 Jod Creek and tributaries NW1/4NW1/4 Sec. 14, T.22N., R.2E. |
Colvos Passage |
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#540 Needle Creek and tributaries NE1/4SE1/4 Sec. 13, T.23N., R.3E. |
Colvos Passage |
(4) Closures listed in WAC 173-515-040(2) and (3) will supersede low flow surface water source limitations previously imposed by administrative authority pursuant to chapter 75.20 RCW.
(5) Lakes perennially tributary to closed streams are closed to further consumptive appropriation.
Statutory Authority: Chapters 90.22 and 90.54 RCW. 81-16-003 (Order DE 80-45), § 173-515-040, filed 7/24/81.
