Wash. Admin. Code § 173-515-040
(1) The department, having determined there are no waters available for further appropriation, closes the following streams to further consumptive appropriation. These closures confirm surface water source limitations previously established administratively under authority of chapter 90.03 RCW and RCW 75.20.050.
Surface Water Closures
**Stream numbers correlate with Plate I, instream resources protection program, Kitsap water resource inventory area (WRIA) 15.
| Stream Number**Stream or Lake NameSec., Twp., Rge. at Mouth | Tributary to | Date ofOriginalClosure | |
| Stansberry Lake and tributariesSec. 19, T.22N., R.1E. | Carr Inlet | 5-17-66 | |
| Mission Lake and tributariesOutlet: NE1/4NW1/4 Sec. 32, T.24N.,R.1W. | Mission Creek | 7-19-78 | |
| #12Mission Creek and tributariesNW1/4NE1/4 Sec. 1, T.22N., R.2W. | Hood Canal | 12-5-51 | |
| #57Unnamed Stream and tributariesSec. 20, T.21N., R.4W. | Hood Canal | 11-3-48 | |
| #117 Seabeck Creek and tributariesSE1/4SW1/4 Sec. 20, T.25N., R.1W. | Seabeck Bay | 8-27-54 | |
| #158Unnamed Stream (Gamble Creek,Christianson Creek) and tributariesSW1/4SW1/4 Sec. 20, T.27N., R.2E. | Port Gamble | 8-15-75 | |
| #207Unnamed Stream (Dogfish Creek,Harding Creek) and tributariesNE1/4NE1/4 Sec. 15, T.26N., R.1E. | Liberty Bay | 8-21-75 | |
| #245 Barker Creek and tributariesSW1/4SW1/4 Sec. 22, T.25N., R.1E. | Dyes Inlet | 2-21-61 | |
| #246Clear Creek and tributariesSE1/4SW1/4 Sec. 16, T.25N., R.1E. | Dyes Inlet | 7-27-53 | |
| #259Chico Creek and tributaries aboveconfluence of Dickerson Creek,(excluding Wildcat Lake).Sec. 5, T.24N., R.1E. | Chico Bay | 11-3-52 | |
| #259Kitsap Creek and tributariesSec. 5, T.24N., R.1E. | Chico Creek | 7-2-42 | |
| #259Unnamed Stream and tributariesSE1/4SW1/4 Sec. 17, T.24N., R.1E. | Kitsap Lake | 12-8-52 | |
| #279Blackjack Creek and tributariesNE1/4SE1/4 Sec. 25, T.24N., R.1E. | Sinclair Inlet | 4-5-60 | |
| #285Unnamed Stream (Sullivan Creek)and tributariesNE1/4SW1/4 Sec.19, T.24N., R.2E | Sinclair Inlet | 5-9-75 | |
| #294Salmonberry Creek and tributariesNW1/4SE1/4 Sec. 18, T.23N., R.2E. | Long Lake | 1-7-48 | |
| #356Burley Creek and tributaries,SW1/4NW1/4 Sec. 12, T.22N., R.1E. | Burley Lagoon | 5-10-51 | |
| #367Minter Creek and tributariesSW1/4NE1/4 Sec. 29, T.22N., R.1E. | Henderson Bay | 12-28-73 | |
| #402Unnamed Stream (Dutcher Creek)and tributariesNE1/4NE1/4 Sec. 15, T.21N., R.1W. | Dutcher Cove | 3-10-54 | |
| #510Judd Creek and tributariesNE1/4NE1/4 Sec. 18, T.22N., R.3E. | QuartermasterHarbor | 5-10-51 |
(2) The department has determined that (a) certain streams exhibit low summer flows and have a potential for drying up or inhibiting anadromous fish passage during critical life stages, and (b) historic flow regimes and current uses of certain other streams indicate that no water is available for additional appropriation. Based upon these determinations and in accordance with the general intent of RCW 75.20.050, the following streams are closed to further appropriation for the periods indicated:
New Surface Water Closures
**Stream numbers correlate with Plate I, instream resources protection program, Kitsap water resource inventory area (WRIA) 15.
| Stream Number**Stream NameSec., Twp., Rge. at Mouth | Tributary to | Period of Closure |
| #7Union River and tributariesfrom the mouth to McKennaFalls (R.M. 6.7)SE1/4SW1/4 Sec. 29, T.23N., R.1W. | Hood Canal | All year |
| #44Tahuya River and tributariesSE1/4SE1/4 Sec. 22, T.22N., R.3W. | Hood Canal | June 15-Oct. 15 |
| #60Rendsland Creek and tributariesNW1/4NW1/4 Sec. 19, T.22N., R.3W. | Hood Canal | June 1-Oct. 31 |
| #70Dewatto River and tributariesNW1/4SE1/4 Sec. 27, T.22N., R.3W. | Hood Canal | June 15-Oct. 31 |
| #121Big Beef Creek and tributariesSW1/4SE1/4 Sec. 15, T.25N., R.1W. | Hood Canal | May 15-Oct. 31 |
| #124Anderson Creek and tributariesNW1/4NW1/4 Sec. 13, T.26N., R.1W. | Hood Canal | June 1-Oct. 31 |
| #192Grover's Creek and tributariesNW1/4SW1/4 Sec. 4, T.26N., R.2E. | Puget Sound | June 1-Oct. 15 |
| #223Unnamed Stream (Steel Creek)and tributariesSE1/4SE1/4 Sec. 14, T.25N., R.1E. | Port Orchard | June 1-Oct. 15 |
| #248Unnamed Stream and tributaries(Strawberry/Cook's/Koch's Creek)SE1/4NE1/4 Sec. 20, T.25N., R.1E. | Dyes Inlet | June 1-Oct. 31 |
| #259Dickerson Creek and tributariesSW1/4NW1/4 Sec. 7, T.24N., R.1E. | Chico Creek | All year |
| #259Chico Creek and tributaries below confluence of Dickerson Creek SW1/4SW1/4 Sec. 5, T.25N., R.1E. | Chico Bay | All year |
| #294Curley Creek and tributariesNE1/4NE1/4 Sec. 18, T.23N., R.2E. | Yukon Harbor | June 15-Oct. 15 |
| #313Olalla Creek and tributariesSE1/4NE1/4 Sec. 4, T.22N., R.2E. | Colvos Passage | June 1-Oct. 15 |
| #321Crescent Creek and tributariesSE1/4SW1/4 Sec. 32, T. 22N., R.2E. | Gig Harbor | June 1-Oct. 15 |
| #354Purdy Creek and tributariesNE1/4NW1/4 Sec. 12, T.22N., R.1E. | Henderson Bay | June 1-Oct. 31 |
| #369Lackey Creek and tributariesSE1/4SW1/4 Sec. 31, T.21N., R.1E. | Carr Inlet | June 1-Nov. 15 |
| #415Rocky Creek and tributaries SE1/4SE1/4 Sec. 27, T.22N., R.1E. | Case Inlet | June 1-Oct. 31 |
(3) In the Kitsap basin numerous small streams with estimated mean annual flow of 5 cfs or less have been identified as having high instream values for anadromous fish, aesthetics, water quality, and/or recreation. In accordance with the general intent of RCW 75.20.050 the department has determined that the total natural flow of these streams is required for protection and preservation of instream resources, and that no water is available for additional consumptive appropriation. The natural flow, in effect, constitutes the minimum flow for protection of the instream resources. The following streams possess such characteristics and are therefore closed year-round to further consumptive appropriation.
New Surface Water Closures
**Stream numbers correlate with Plate I, instream resources protection program, Kitsap water resource inventory area (WRIA) 15.
| Stream Number**Stream NameSec., Twp., Rge. at Mouth | Tributary to |
| #13 Little Mission Creek and tributariesSE1/4NW1/4 Sec. 1, T.22N., R.2W. | Hood Canal |
| #18Stimson Creek and tributariesNW1/4NW1/4 Sec. 11, T.22N., R.2W. | Hood Canal |
| #31Unnamed Stream (Little Shoefly Creek)and tributariesSW1/4NW1/4 Sec. 17, T.22N., R.2W. | Hood Canal |
| #34Shoefly Creek and tributariesSE1/4SW1/4 Sec. 18, T.22N., R.2W. | Hood Canal |
| #46Caldervin Creek and tributariesNE1/4NE1/4 Sec. 28, T.21N., R.3W. | Hood Canal |
| #50Hall Creek and tributariesSec. 20, T.21N., R.3W. | Hood Canal |
| #52Hoddy Creek and tributariesSec. 20, T.21N., R.3W. | Hood Canal |
| #54Fay Creek and tributariesSec. 21, T.20N., R.3W. | Hood Canal |
| #55Brown Creek and tributariesSec. 21, T.20N., R.3W. | Hood Canal |
| #56Unnamed Stream (West Creek)and tributariesSec. 20, T.22N., R.3W. | Hood Canal |
| #101Harding Creek and tributariesNW1/4SW1/4 Sec. 9, T.24N., R.2W. | Hood Canal |
| #164Unnamed Stream (Little BostonCreek) and tributariesSW1/4SW1/4 Sec. 5, T.27N., R.2E. | Port Gamble |
| #181Unnamed Stream and tributariesSE1/4SW1/4 Sec. 26, T.27N., R.2E. | Apple Tree Cove |
| #184Unnamed Stream and tributariesNE1/4SW1/4 Sec. 36, T.27N., R.2E. | Apple Tree Cove |
| #190Unnamed Stream and tributariesSec. 9, T.26N., R.2E. | Puget Sound |
| #196Cowling Creek and tributariesNW1/4NW1/4 Sec. 16, T.26N., R.2E. | Miller Bay |
| #198Thompson Creek and tributariesSW1/4SE1/4 Sec. 29, T.26N., R.2E. | Port Orchard |
| #208Johnson Creek and tributariesSE1/4NW1/4 Sec. 22, T.26N., R.1E. | Liberty Bay |
| #213Scandia Creek and tributariesSW1/4NE1/4 Sec. 27, T.26N., R.1E. | Liberty Bay |
| #241Mosher Creek and tributariesSW1/4NE1/4 Sec. 34, T.25N., R.1E. | Dyes Inlet |
| #272Anderson Creek and tributariesSE1/4NE1/4 Sec. 33, T.24N., R.1E. | Sinclair Inlet |
| #275Ross Creek and tributariesSE1/4SE1/4 Sec. 27, T.24N., R.1E. | Sinclair Inlet |
| #289Beaver Creek and tributariesNW1/4SE1/4 Sec. 16, T.24N., R.2E. | Rich Passage |
| #322North Creek and tributariesNE1/4SE1/4 Sec. 6, T.21N., R.2E. | Gig Harbor |
| #342Unnamed Stream and tributariesNW1/4SE1/4 Sec. 10, T.21N., R.1E. | Henderson Bay |
| #343Unnamed Stream (Meyer Creek) and tributariesSW1/4SW1/4 Sec. 2, T.21N., R.1E. | Hood Canal |
| #407Unnamed Stream and tributariesSE1/4NW1/4 Sec. 2, T.21N., R.1W. | Vaughn Bay |
| #434Unnamed stream and tributariesSE1/4SE1/4 Sec. 15, T.25N., R.2E. | Murden Cove |
| #461Unnamed Stream and tributariesSE1/4NE1/4 Sec. 20, T.25N., R.2E. | Fletcher Bay |
| #514Unnamed Stream (Fisher Creek) and tributariesSW1/4NW1/4 Sec. 19, T.22N., R.3E. | Quartermaster Harbor |
| #530Jod Creek and tributariesNW1/4NW1/4 Sec. 14, T.22N., R.2E. | Colvos Passage |
| #540Needle Creek and tributariesNE1/4SE1/4 Sec. 13, T.23N., R.3E. | Colvos Passage |
[Statutory Authority: Chapters 90.22 and 90.54 RCW. WSR 81-16-003 (Order DE 80-45), § 173-515-040, filed 7/24/81.]