# RCW 77.85.060: RCW 77.85.060: Critical pathways methodology—Habitat work schedule

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T77_C85_S060

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 77.85.060
- **Heading:** RCW 77.85.060: Critical pathways methodology—Habitat work schedule
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 77 / Chapter 85 / Section 060

## Text

(1) Critical pathways methodology shall be used to develop a habitat project list and a habitat work schedule that ensures salmon habitat projects will be prioritized and implemented in a logical sequential manner that produces habitat capable of sustaining healthy populations of salmon. (2) The critical pathways methodology shall: (a) Include a limiting factors analysis for salmon in streams, rivers, tributaries, estuaries, and subbasins in the region. The technical advisory group shall have responsibility for the limiting factors analysis; (b) Identify local habitat projects that sponsors are willing to undertake. The projects identified must have a written agreement from the landowner on which the project is to be implemented. Project sponsors shall have the lead responsibility for this task; (c) Identify how projects will be monitored and evaluated. The project sponsor, in consultation with the technical advisory group and the appropriate landowner, shall have responsibility for this task; (d) Include a review of monitoring data, evaluate project performance, and make recommendations to the committee established under RCW 77.85.050 and to the technical review team. The technical advisory group has responsibility for this task; and (e) Describe the adaptive management strategy that will be used. The committee established under RCW 77.85.050 shall have responsibility for this task. If a committee has not been formed, the technical advisory group shall have the responsibility for this task. (3) The habitat work schedule shall include all projects developed pursuant to subsection (2) of this section, and shall identify and coordinate with any other salmon habitat project implemented in the region, including habitat preservation projects funded through the Washington wildlife and recreation program, the conservation reserve enhancement program, and other conservancy programs. The habitat work schedule shall also include the start date, duration, estimated date of completion, estimated cost, and, if appropriate, the affected salmonid species of each project. Each schedule shall be updated on an annual basis to depict new activities.

## 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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