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Upcoming Public Meetings

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Quarterly VSP Work Group Meeting

December 5, 2023

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Voluntary Stewardship Program​

The Voluntary Stewardship Program (VSP) provides an alternative approach for Washington counties to address the state's Growth Management Act requirements on lands where agricultural activities take place. The program uses a watershed-based, incentive-based process to protect critical areas, promote viable agriculture, and encourage cooperation among diverse stakeholders.

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What does VSP mean for you?

If you’re an ag producer in San Juan County, the program can be a big help in your operation:
 

  • VSP is voluntary and non-regulatory. You can choose whether to do a stewardship plan for your farm.

  • If you choose to do a stewardship plan, you will balance protecting critical areas with keeping your agricultural operation economically viable… so it works for you!

  • Funding may be available to help you put in practices that protect critical areas, such as fences or improved pastures and paddocks.

  • You can help by participating in your county VSP work group – building the future of your farm, your county, and our environment. 

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For More Information

SJICD's VSP Program

SJICD Technical Assistance

WSCC Landowner Fact Sheet

VSP/SJC Code Guidance

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VSP Work Group Meetings

 

December 5th, 2023

Agenda: Project Approvals, Monitoring Plan, New Members

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September 5th, 2023

Agenda: Data Presentations, Project Approvals, Ag Viability Study

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June 6th, 2023

Agenda: 2023 Biennial Report, Project Approvals, Biennium Close

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March 8th, 2023

Agenda: 2023 Biennial Report, Funding Updates, Project Approvals

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December 13th, 2022

Agenda: 2023 Biennial Report, Funding Updates, Project Approvals

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September 14, 2022

Agenda: Online Survey, New Members, Funding Updates

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June 8, 2022

Agenda: Online Survey, WSCC Funding and Budgets

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March 15, 2022

Agenda: Monitoring Plan, 10 Year Report, Outreach

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December 15, 2021

Agenda: Work Group Membership and "New" Ag Discussion

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September 15, 2021

Agenda: Adaptive Management Plan and Biennial Report Update

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Archived Meeting Notes: 

May 18, 2021

March 13, 2021

December 16, 2020

December 9, 2020

October 15, 2020

June 17, 2020

March 19, 2020

June 13, 2019

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