San Juan Islands Conservation District
San Juan County, Washington

Upcoming Public Meetings
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Quarterly VSP Work Group Meeting
December 5, 2023
VSP Documents and Reports
Biennial Report (2021-2023)
Biennial Report (2019-2021)
VSP Work Plan
5-Year Report (2020)
Adaptive Management Plan (2021)
Biennial Report (2017-2019)
Agriculture Viability Survey - Report Results
VSP Policy Advisories
Clean Water Act and VSP
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Definitions of "New" Ag
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:
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VSP is voluntary and non-regulatory. You can choose whether to do a stewardship plan for your farm.
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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!
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Funding may be available to help you put in practices that protect critical areas, such as fences or improved pastures and paddocks.
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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
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Visit our VSP StoryMap.
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View fact sheets:
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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
March 8th, 2023
Agenda: 2023 Biennial Report, Funding Updates, Project Approvals
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: