The department is hereby authorized to carry out all activities necessary to achieve the purposes of RCW 79.10.060, 79.10.070, 79.10.100 through 79.10.120, 79.10.130, 79.10.200 through79.10.330 , 79.44.003, and *79.90.456, including, but not limited to:

     (1) Planning, construction, and operation of conservation, recreational sites, areas, roads, and trails, by itself or in conjunction with any public agency;

     (2) Planning, construction, and operation of special facilities for educational, scientific, conservation, or experimental purposes by itself or in conjunction with any other public or private agency;

     (3) Improvement of any lands to achieve the purposes of RCW 79.10.060, 79.10.070, 79.10.100 through 79.10.120, 79.10.130,79.10.200 through 79.10.330, 79.44.003, and *79.90.456;

     (4) Cooperation with public and private agencies in the utilization of such lands for watershed purposes;

     (5) The authority to make such leases, contracts, agreements, or other arrangements as are necessary to accomplish the purposes of RCW 79.10.060, 79.10.070, 79.10.100 through79.10.120 , 79.10.130, 79.10.200 through 79.10.330, 79.44.003, and *79.90.456. However, nothing in this section shall affect any existing requirements for public bidding or auction with private agencies or parties, except that agreements or other arrangements may be made with public schools, colleges, universities, governmental agencies, and nonprofit scientific and educational associations.

[2003 c 334 § 540; 1987 c 472 § 12; 1971 ex.s. c 234 § 7. Formerly RCW 79.68.070.]

NOTES:

     *Reviser's note: RCW 79.90.456 was recodified as RCW 79.105.050 pursuant to 2005 c 155 § 1003.

     Intent -- 2003 c 334: See note following RCW 79.02.010.

     Severability -- 1987 c 472: See RCW 79.71.900.