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Aquatic Lands Right of Entry License

Description/Purpose

The Right of Entry License for state-owned aquatic lands is a short term license which allows certain activities that do not interfere with the use and enjoyment of the lands by others. The License does not convey any rights to exclusive use, so it may not be appropriate for some purposes.

Triggers and activities which would require this license

Activities that the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) commonly authorizes under this license are for recreational, scientific, or environmental purposes. The activity cannot interfere with the use and enjoyment of the state-owned aquatic lands by others.

Explanation/Description of costs/fees, including statutory, regulatory, or other legal authority for fees

In 2011, for a recreational, scientific, or environmental Right of Entry License, DNR charges a $500 fee for the first year and $100 each year for up to four additional years. For commercial activities, DNR charges $1,000 for the first year and $500 each year for up to four additional years.

Application Information

The application is called 'Attachment E in addition to the Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application (JARPA)' is online and can be accessed at http://www.epermitting.wa.gov/site/alias__resourcecenter/jarpa_jarpa_form/9984/jarpa_form.aspx.

Depending on the activity, the aquatics land manager may state that you need to attach additional information.

Yes, DNR staff will need to thoroughly review the site, other activities in the area, current laws and regulations for the type of activity, potential impacts based on the time of the year, and other considerations for the type of activity proposed.

Send the application to the DNR Aquatic District Office in the area of the activity: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/about/dnr-regions-and-districts.

It depends on the activity; DNR can authorize it for up to four years, but generally the term is for less than one year.

There is no official appeal process. However, DNR will work with you to see if adjustments to the activity or a different type of agreement would allow the proposal.

Legal authority
Contacts
Department of Natural Resources
Headquarters
1111 Washington Street SE
PO Box 47000
Olympia WA 98504-7000
Website: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/
Toll Free: 1-800-527-3305
* Credential details last updated 8/18/2016
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