Water Rights
Which system of water rights do we live under?
Prior Appropriation
What is the basic ranking from top to bottom (starting at the federal level) of governmental powers?
Federal, State, County, then City
Where are all of Washington's laws compiled?
The Revised Code of Washington (RCW)
How many congressional districts does Washington have?
10
True or false: Tribal governments are part of the Washington State government.
False
Where is groundwater found?
Underground in aquifers
What does the legislative branch consist of at the county level in Washington?
A commission or council, and/or the people (I+R powers)
What does GMA stand for?
Growth Management Act
What are counties divided into?
What act required governing bodies to follow certain rules about having meetings?
The Washington Open Public Meetings Act
What are the three kinds of irrigation?
Flood irrigation, drip irrigation, and using sprinklers
What does the legislative branch consist of at the city level most of the time in Washington state?
A commission or council, and/or the people (I+R powers)
What keeps rivers running even after it has not rained or snowed?
Groundwater
How many districts are there in Seattle?
7
How many representatives does each congressional district in Washington get?
1
Who has the most senior water rights (as in which group of people) and why?
The Native American tribes because they were here first.
What is the area inside a city or town called?
An Incorporated Area
What does ‘paramount’ mean?
More important than anything else.
How many representatives and senators does a legislative district in Washington have?
1 senator and 2 representatives.
How many counties are there in Washington?
39
If you live in a city or town where do you get your water?
A Municipal Water System
What does the executive branch consist of at the city level most of the time in Washington state?
A Mayor or a City Manager
What is it called when the state takes part of your water right?
Reversion
What is a special district?
A district that has authority over one thing, like schools
What is the depth of the groundwater source in the ground called?
The Water Table