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Environmental Law

This guide lists resources for environmental law in print and online for both free and subscription based sites. The resources cover both Federal and Washington State laws, regulations, court opinions, and agency materials.

Washington Law & Regulation


Revised Code of Washington

Laws pertaining to the environment will be found in different Titles.  The Washington State Department of Ecology has an index (see below) of Washington environmental laws.  The State Environmental Policy Act, for example, is RCW 43.21C

Washington Administrative Code

Rules pertaining to the environment will be found throughout the WAC.  The Washington State Department of Ecology has an index (see below) of environmental rules in Washington arranged by program.  The State Environmental Policy Act, for example, can be found in WAC Chapter 197-11.

Washington State Register

Search the Washington State Register (WSR) at the Washington State Legislature (select document and WSR to search) by year or browse by state agency/WAC, or issue.

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