SB 6144 - DIGEST

     Declares a policy of the state to facilitate the impoundment of water during the time that excess waters are available for release and use during the time that water supplies are inadequate.

     Directs the department of ecology to take into consideration the positive net benefits of water impoundments when evaluating an application for a water right filed pursuant to RCW 90.03.250 or 90.03.380.