For the purposes of complying with the requirements of this chapter relating to surface and groundwater resources, a county or city may rely on or refer to applicable minimum instream flow rules adopted by the department of ecology under chapters
90.22 and
90.54 RCW. Development regulations must ensure that proposed water uses are consistent with RCW
90.44.050 and with applicable rules adopted pursuant to chapters
90.22 and
90.54 RCW when making decisions under RCW
19.27.097 and
58.17.110.