State Conservation Commission - Current Law
RCW 89.08
The Washington State Conservation Commission is the independent and landowner-trusted agency that coordinates and administers voluntary, incentive-based conservation programs and solutions for Washington state in partnership with local conservation districts, other agencies and organizations. The commission’s goal is to achieve measurable improvements in state natural resources while maintaining economically viable agriculture.
Agency Mission
The mission of the Washington State Conservation Commission is to conserve natural resources on all lands in Washington state, in collaboration with conservation districts and other partners.
| Request | 54,699,000 |
|---|---|
| Net change from current biennium | (16,399,000) Decrease |
| Percent change from current biennium | (23.1%) Decrease |
Operating Budget: Summary
Appropriated Funds
| 2023-25 Appropriations | Appropriated Funds | Expenditures | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Estimated Balance | 2021-23 Actual | 2023-25 Estimated | 2025-27 Proposed | |
| 2,482,000 | General Fund - Federal | 573,619 | 2,482,000 | 2,482,000 | |
| 37,151,000 | General Fund - State | 28,940,864 | 37,151,000 | 31,740,000 | |
| 10,332,000 | Public Works Assistance Account - State | 7,477,588 | 10,332,000 | 10,726,000 | |
| 1,110,000 | Model Toxics Control Operating Acct - State | 1,110,000 | 1,110,000 | 1,110,000 | |
| 250,000 | 250,000 | Climate Investment Account - State | |||
| 5,300,000 | 5,300,000 | Climate Commitment Account - State | |||
| 20,023,000 | Natural Climate Solutions Account - State | 20,023,000 | 8,641,000 | ||
| Pension Funding Stabilization Acct - State | |||||
| 76,648,000 | 5,550,000 | Total Appropriated Funds | 38,102,071 | 71,098,000 | 54,699,000 |
Non-Appropriated Funds
Capital Budget: Summary
| Appropriated Funds | Expenditures | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Estimated Balance | Actual | Estimated | Proposed | |
| 2,400,890 | (110) | General Fund - Federal | 47,746 | 2,401,000 | 2,369,000 |
| 47,107,410 | 410 | State Building Construction Account - State | 16,722,144 | 47,107,000 | 66,077,000 |
| 8,647,570 | (430) | Salmon Recovery Account - State | 6,352,432 | 8,648,000 | 6,853,000 |
| 24,900,000 | Climate Commitment Account - State | 24,900,000 | 13,900,000 | ||
| 36,000,000 | Natural Climate Solutions Account - State | 36,000,000 | 44,253,000 | ||
| 260,000 | Conservation Assistance Rev Account - State | 260,000 | 260,000 | ||
| 119,315,870 | (130) | Total Appropriated Funds | 23,122,322 | 119,316,000 | 133,712,000 |
Operating Budget: Program Summary
| Program Title | Actual | Estimated | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual | Estimated | Estimated | Proposed | Proposed | |
| Annual Total | 23,554,862 | 25,336,434 | 10,811,422 | 27,025,000 | 27,674,000 |
Operating Budget: Change from Preceding Biennium
| Actual | Estimated | Proposed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent | Amount | Percent |
| 13,756,699 | 56.5% | (1,954,216) | (5.1%) | 18,551,144 | 51.3% |
Employment Summary
| Actual | Estimated | Proposed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-23 Actual | 2023-24 Estimated | 2024-25 Estimated | 2025-26 Proposed | 2026-27 Proposed | |
| FTE Staff Years | 26.4 | 27.5 | 29.7 | 34.1 | 34.1 |
