RCW 43.92.020
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The geological survey shall have for its objects:
(1)An examination of the economic products of the state, including: Gold, silver, copper, lead, and iron ores, as well as building stones, clays, coal, and all mineral substances of value;
(2)An examination and classification of soils, and the study of their adaptability to particular crops;
(3)An investigation and report upon the water supplies, artesian wells, the water power of the state, gauging the streams, etc., with reference to their application for irrigation and other purposes;
(4)An examination and report upon the occurrence of different road building material;
(5)An examination of the physical features of the state with reference to their practical bearing upon the occupations of the people;
(6)The preparation of special geological and economic maps to illustrate the resources of the state;
(7)The preparation of special reports with necessary illustrations and maps, which shall embrace both the general and detailed description of the geology and natural resources of the state; and
(8)The consideration of similar scientific and economic questions that, in the judgment of the state geologist, is deemed of value to the people of the state.
[ 2006 c 340 s 3 ; 1965 c 8 s 43.92.020 . Prior: 1901 c 165 s 2 ; 1890 p 249 s 3 ; 1890 p 648 ss 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; RRS s 5994.]