State Conservation Commission
2025-2027 Regional Conservation Partnership Program Match
40000043
Provides state match for funds received by conservation districts for federally approved Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) projects. RCPP is a U.S. Department of Agriculture program originating with the 2014 federal Farm Bill. These projects make landscape-scale improvements on urgent issues, including soil health, salmon and orca recovery, farmland preservation, drought resilience and forest health.
| Prior Biennium | Current Biennium | Reappropriations | Appropriations | Future Cost | Total Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 6,320,000 | 40,000,000 | 46,320,000 |
| Funds: State Building Construction Account - State | 46,320,000 |
2025-2027 Farmland Protection and Land Access
40000044
This program, in cooperation with the Farmland Protection and Affordability Investment Program, protects high-priority agricultural land at imminent risk of development, and increases farmland access by historically underserved producers, young or beginning farmers, people of color and veterans.
| Prior Biennium | Current Biennium | Reappropriations | Appropriations | Future Cost | Total Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,000,000 | 8,000,000 | 12,000,000 |
| Funds: State Building Construction Account - State | 12,000,000 |
2025-2027 Water Resource Conservation Irrigation Efficiencies
40000045
This program improves how water is delivered and applied on agricultural lands statewide. Projects save water by increased efficiency during delivery and field application. These projects reduce water demand from the supply source while maintaining the delivered amount consistent with crop water demand.
| Prior Biennium | Current Biennium | Reappropriations | Appropriations | Future Cost | Total Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 7,000,000 | 40,000,000 | 47,000,000 |
| Funds: State Building Construction Account - State | 47,000,000 |
2025-2027 Natural Resources Investments for the Economy and Envir
40000046
Funds grants to assist landowners and farmers with the installation of best-management practices in non-shellfish growing areas, preserving natural resources while maintaining economic viability of agricultural and natural resource-dependent businesses. Funded projects include improving water quality, wildlife habitat, forest and rangeland health, and natural disaster recovery.
| Prior Biennium | Current Biennium | Reappropriations | Appropriations | Future Cost | Total Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 5,000,000 | 20,000,000 | 25,000,000 |
| Funds: State Building Construction Account - State | 25,000,000 |
2025-2027 Improve Shellfish Growing Areas
40000047
Funds grants that complete natural resource enhancement projects necessary to improve water quality in shellfish growing areas.
| Prior Biennium | Current Biennium | Reappropriations | Appropriations | Future Cost | Total Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,500,000 | 16,000,000 | 19,500,000 |
| Funds: State Building Construction Account - State | 19,500,000 |
2025-2027 Voluntary Stewardship Program (VSP) Capital Cost-Share
40000048
This program offers counties and farmers options for protecting critical natural areas in places where agricultural activity is conducted, and provides an incentive for agricultural producers to participate in the program. The program serves as an alternative to regulation under the Growth Management Act and directs counties to use incentives rather than enforcement to protect critical areas on agricultural lands.
| Prior Biennium | Current Biennium | Reappropriations | Appropriations | Future Cost | Total Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,000,000 | 18,000,000 | 21,000,000 |
| Funds: State Building Construction Account - State | 21,000,000 |
2025-2027 Voluntary Riparian Grant Program
40000049
This grant program provides landowners with voluntary, incentive-based opportunities to restore, enhance and protect critical riparian management zones statewide.
| Prior Biennium | Current Biennium | Reappropriations | Appropriations | Future Cost | Total Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 20,000,000 | 80,000,000 | 100,000,000 |
| Funds: Natural Climate Solutions Account - State | 100,000,000 |
