# RCW 77.85.040: RCW 77.85.040: Independent science panel on salmon recovery—Purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C85_S040

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 77.85.040
- **Heading:** RCW 77.85.040: Independent science panel on salmon recovery—Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 77 / Chapter 85 / Section 040

## Text

(1) The governor may request the Washington academy of sciences, when organized pursuant to chapter 305, Laws of 2005, to impanel an independent science panel on salmon recovery to respond to requests for review pursuant to subsection (2) of this section. The panel shall reflect expertise in habitat requirements of salmon, protection and restoration of salmon populations, artificial propagation of salmon, hydrology, or geomorphology. Based upon available funding, the governor's salmon recovery office may contract for services of the independent science panel for compensation under *chapter 39.29 RCW. (2) The independent science panel shall be governed by guidelines and practices governing the activities of the Washington academy of sciences. The purpose of the independent science panel is to help ensure that sound science is used in salmon recovery efforts. The governor's salmon recovery office may, during the time it is constituted, request that the panel review, investigate, and provide its findings on scientific questions relating to the state's salmon recovery efforts. The science panel does not have the authority to review individual projects or habitat project lists developed under RCW 77.85.050 or 77.85.060 or to make policy decisions. The panel shall submit its findings and recommendations under this subsection to the legislature and the governor.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 77.85.005 RCW 77.85.005: Findings—Intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C85_S005.md)
- [RCW 77.85.010 RCW 77.85.010: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C85_S010.md)
- [RCW 77.85.020 RCW 77.85.020: Consolidated report on salmon recovery and watershed health.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C85_S020.md)
- [RCW 77.85.030 RCW 77.85.030: Governor's salmon recovery office—Purpose and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C85_S030.md)
- [RCW 77.85.040 RCW 77.85.040: Independent science panel on salmon recovery—Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C85_S040.md)
- [RCW 77.85.050 RCW 77.85.050: Habitat project lists.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C85_S050.md)
- [RCW 77.85.060 RCW 77.85.060: Critical pathways methodology—Habitat work schedule.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C85_S060.md)
- [RCW 77.85.080 RCW 77.85.080: Sea grant program—Technical assistance authorized.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C85_S080.md)
- [RCW 77.85.090 RCW 77.85.090: Southwest Washington salmon recovery region—Created—Recognition as a regional recovery organization—Puget Sound salmon recovery organizations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C85_S090.md)
- [RCW 77.85.110 RCW 77.85.110: Salmon recovery funding board—Creation—Membership.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C85_S110.md)
- [RCW 77.85.120 RCW 77.85.120: Board responsibilities—Grants and loans administration assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C85_S120.md)
- [RCW 77.85.130 RCW 77.85.130: Allocation of funds—Procedures and criteria.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C85_S130.md)
- [RCW 77.85.135 RCW 77.85.135: Habitat project funding—Statement of environmental benefits—Development of outcome-focused performance measures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C85_S135.md)
- [RCW 77.85.140 RCW 77.85.140: Habitat project lists—Tracking of funds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C85_S140.md)

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