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Sustainable Energy and a Clean Environment

Last Updated: 10/07/2024

Preserve, maintain and restore natural systems and landscapes

Strategy: Preserve, maintain and restore natural systems and landscapes

Agency: 467 - Recreation and Conservation Funding Board

A002 - Manage Recreation and Conservation Investments

The Recreation and Conservation Funding Board helps finance recreation and conservation projects throughout the state. Many state agencies, cities, towns, special districts, tribes, and nonprofits are eligible to apply to the board for funding. The Recreation and Conservation Office provides support to the board, implements its funding decisions, and manages grants. Funding is provided for parks, trails, beaches, boating facilities, firearm and archery ranges, wildlife habitat, and farmland preservation. Investment dollars are provided in the Capital Budget.

Account FY 2024 FY 2025 Biennium Total
FTE 27.8 26.8 27.3
001 - General Fund
State 6,661,000 6,912,000 13,573,000
Federal 1,435,000 1,426,000 2,861,000
001 - General Fund Totals 8,096,000 8,338,000 16,434,000
02R - Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account
State 106,000 122,000 228,000
146 - Firearms Range Account
State 38,000 36,000 74,000
267 - Recreation Resources Account
State 5,047,000 5,117,000 10,164,000
268 - NOVA Program Account
State 1,562,000 1,566,000 3,128,000
26B - Climate Investment Account
State 400,000 400,000
FY 2024 FY 2025 Biennium Total
FTES 13.9 13.4 13.7
GFS 3,518,000.0 3,789,000.0 7,307,000.0
Other 4,297,000.0 4,172,000.0 8,469,000.0
Totals 7,815,000.0 7,961,000.0 15,776,000.0

000304 - Grant Applications Received

Number of grant applications received annually.
Biennium Period Actual Target
2019-21 A2 824 650
2019-21 A3 557 450
2021-23 A2 704 750
2021-23 A3 949 500

000314 - Cumulative RCO Expenditures

Actual expenditures as a percent of anticipated fiscal month expenditures. Timely expenditure is one outcome of effective grant management.
Biennium Period Actual Target
2019-21 M1 2% 1%
2019-21 M10 15% 16%
2019-21 M11 16% 18%
2019-21 M12 19% 23%
2019-21 M13 21% 24%
2019-21 M14 22% 26%
2019-21 M15 24% 28%
2019-21 M16 26% 29%
2019-21 M17 27% 31%
2019-21 M18 29% 34%
2019-21 M19 30% 35%
2019-21 M2 3% 2%
2019-21 M20 32% 37%
2019-21 M21 34% 40%
2019-21 M22 35% 41%
2019-21 M23 36% 42%
2019-21 M24 0% 52%
2019-21 M3 5% 3%
2019-21 M4 6% 5%
2019-21 M5 8% 7%
2019-21 M6 10% 9%
2019-21 M7 11% 10%
2019-21 M8 12% 13%
2019-21 M9 14% 15%
2021-23 M1 1% 1%
2021-23 M10 13% 10%
2021-23 M11 14% 11%
2021-23 M12 18% 14%
2021-23 M13 19% 15%
2021-23 M14 20% 16%
2021-23 M15 21% 17%
2021-23 M16 23% 18%
2021-23 M17 25% 20%
2021-23 M18 27% 21%
2021-23 M19 28% 22%
2021-23 M2 2% 2%
2021-23 M20 30% 23%
2021-23 M21 31% 25%
2021-23 M22 32% 26%
2021-23 M23 34% 27%
2021-23 M24 37% 31%
2021-23 M3 3% 2%
2021-23 M4 4% 3%
2021-23 M5 6% 4%
2021-23 M6 7% 6%
2021-23 M7 9% 7%
2021-23 M8 10% 8%
2021-23 M9 12% 9%

001973 - Other Funds Leveraged

This shows the matching funds leveraged by the state grant programs. Matching funds come from federal, local, and private sources.
Biennium Period Actual Target
2019-21 A2 $0.60 $45.00
2019-21 A3 $0.31 $35.00
2021-23 A2 $0.54 $45.00
2021-23 A3 $0.21 $35.00

002495 - Number of Post-Completion Inspections Completed

RCO staff inspect grant-funded sites after they are completed to ensure they remain in compliance with contract terms. This measure reflects the number of inspections performed annually.
Biennium Period Actual Target
2019-21 A2 341 250
2019-21 A3 306 250
2021-23 A2 205 250
2021-23 A3 206 250

A005 - Manage Salmon Recovery Investments

The Salmon Recovery Funding Board finances projects for the protection and restoration of salmon habitat. State agencies, municipal subdivisions, tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, regional fishery enhancement groups, and landowners are eligible to apply to the board for funding. The Recreation and Conservation Office supports the board, implements its funding decisions, and manages grants. Typical salmon recovery projects include removing barriers to fish migration and opening new habitat; planting riverbanks and removing roads to reduce the amount of habitat-destroying sediment entering streams; improving rivers, estuaries, and wetlands to create new habitats; conserving water use so more is left in the rivers for salmon; protecting quality habitat; and gathering salmon and habitat data to design better projects. Investment dollars are provided in the Capital Budget.

Account FY 2024 FY 2025 Biennium Total
001 - General Fund
State 4,702,000 4,402,000 9,104,000
FY 2024 FY 2025 Biennium Total
FTES
GFS 2,351,000.0 2,201,000.0 4,552,000.0
Other
Totals 2,351,000.0 2,201,000.0 4,552,000.0

000227 - Habitat Made Accessible

Number of miles of habitat made accesible due to barriers removed.
Biennium Period Actual Target
2019-21 Q1 75 67
2019-21 Q2 61 13
2019-21 Q3 66 0
2019-21 Q4 25 195
2019-21 Q5 30 17
2019-21 Q6 23 8
2019-21 Q7 41 0
2019-21 Q8 57 137
2021-23 Q1 36 74
2021-23 Q2 11 16
2021-23 Q3 39 9
2021-23 Q4 19 232
2021-23 Q5 64 24
2021-23 Q6 28 2
2021-23 Q7 26 0
2021-23 Q8 7 157

000304 - Grant Applications Received

Number of grant applications received annually.
Biennium Period Actual Target
2019-21 A2 824 650
2019-21 A3 557 450
2021-23 A2 704 750
2021-23 A3 949 500

000314 - Cumulative RCO Expenditures

Actual expenditures as a percent of anticipated fiscal month expenditures. Timely expenditure is one outcome of effective grant management.
Biennium Period Actual Target
2019-21 M1 2% 1%
2019-21 M10 15% 16%
2019-21 M11 16% 18%
2019-21 M12 19% 23%
2019-21 M13 21% 24%
2019-21 M14 22% 26%
2019-21 M15 24% 28%
2019-21 M16 26% 29%
2019-21 M17 27% 31%
2019-21 M18 29% 34%
2019-21 M19 30% 35%
2019-21 M2 3% 2%
2019-21 M20 32% 37%
2019-21 M21 34% 40%
2019-21 M22 35% 41%
2019-21 M23 36% 42%
2019-21 M24 0% 52%
2019-21 M3 5% 3%
2019-21 M4 6% 5%
2019-21 M5 8% 7%
2019-21 M6 10% 9%
2019-21 M7 11% 10%
2019-21 M8 12% 13%
2019-21 M9 14% 15%
2021-23 M1 1% 1%
2021-23 M10 13% 10%
2021-23 M11 14% 11%
2021-23 M12 18% 14%
2021-23 M13 19% 15%
2021-23 M14 20% 16%
2021-23 M15 21% 17%
2021-23 M16 23% 18%
2021-23 M17 25% 20%
2021-23 M18 27% 21%
2021-23 M19 28% 22%
2021-23 M2 2% 2%
2021-23 M20 30% 23%
2021-23 M21 31% 25%
2021-23 M22 32% 26%
2021-23 M23 34% 27%
2021-23 M24 37% 31%
2021-23 M3 3% 2%
2021-23 M4 4% 3%
2021-23 M5 6% 4%
2021-23 M6 7% 6%
2021-23 M7 9% 7%
2021-23 M8 10% 8%
2021-23 M9 12% 9%

001973 - Other Funds Leveraged

This shows the matching funds leveraged by the state grant programs. Matching funds come from federal, local, and private sources.
Biennium Period Actual Target
2019-21 A2 $0.60 $45.00
2019-21 A3 $0.31 $35.00
2021-23 A2 $0.54 $45.00
2021-23 A3 $0.21 $35.00

002495 - Number of Post-Completion Inspections Completed

RCO staff inspect grant-funded sites after they are completed to ensure they remain in compliance with contract terms. This measure reflects the number of inspections performed annually.
Biennium Period Actual Target
2019-21 A2 341 250
2019-21 A3 306 250
2021-23 A2 205 250
2021-23 A3 206 250

A006 - Develop and Coordinate a Statewide Strategy to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Invasive Species

Washington's Invasive Species Council is working to facilitate a coordinated and strategic approach to prevent, detect, and respond to invasive species. The Recreation and Conservation Office provides staff and administrative support to the council as it develops a statewide invasive species strategy.

Account FY 2024 FY 2025 Biennium Total
FTE 6.0 6.0 6.0
001 - General Fund
Federal 2,802,000 2,858,000 5,660,000
Local 24,000 24,000 48,000
001 - General Fund Totals 2,826,000 2,882,000 5,708,000
02R - Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account
State 352,000 347,000 699,000
FY 2024 FY 2025 Biennium Total
FTES 3.0 3.0 3.0
GFS
Other 1,589,000.0 1,614,000.0 3,203,000.0
Totals 1,589,000.0 1,614,000.0 3,203,000.0
Expected Results

Develop and coordinate a statewide invasive species strategy.

A007 - Provide Efficient and Effective Administrative Support

Agency administration supports the five distinct boards and councils, and directs and supports the work of the Recreation and Conservation Office. This administrative activity includes leadership, policy, and clerical support, as well as communication, financial, personnel, and information services.

Account FY 2024 FY 2025 Biennium Total
FTE 1.6 1.6 1.6
001 - General Fund
State 418,000 349,000 767,000
FY 2024 FY 2025 Biennium Total
FTES 0.80 0.80 0.80
GFS 211,000.0 176,000.0 387,000.0
Other
Totals 211,000.0 176,000.0 387,000.0

000304 - Grant Applications Received

Number of grant applications received annually.
Biennium Period Actual Target
2019-21 A2 824 650
2019-21 A3 557 450
2021-23 A2 704 750
2021-23 A3 949 500

000314 - Cumulative RCO Expenditures

Actual expenditures as a percent of anticipated fiscal month expenditures. Timely expenditure is one outcome of effective grant management.
Biennium Period Actual Target
2019-21 M1 2% 1%
2019-21 M10 15% 16%
2019-21 M11 16% 18%
2019-21 M12 19% 23%
2019-21 M13 21% 24%
2019-21 M14 22% 26%
2019-21 M15 24% 28%
2019-21 M16 26% 29%
2019-21 M17 27% 31%
2019-21 M18 29% 34%
2019-21 M19 30% 35%
2019-21 M2 3% 2%
2019-21 M20 32% 37%
2019-21 M21 34% 40%
2019-21 M22 35% 41%
2019-21 M23 36% 42%
2019-21 M24 0% 52%
2019-21 M3 5% 3%
2019-21 M4 6% 5%
2019-21 M5 8% 7%
2019-21 M6 10% 9%
2019-21 M7 11% 10%
2019-21 M8 12% 13%
2019-21 M9 14% 15%
2021-23 M1 1% 1%
2021-23 M10 13% 10%
2021-23 M11 14% 11%
2021-23 M12 18% 14%
2021-23 M13 19% 15%
2021-23 M14 20% 16%
2021-23 M15 21% 17%
2021-23 M16 23% 18%
2021-23 M17 25% 20%
2021-23 M18 27% 21%
2021-23 M19 28% 22%
2021-23 M2 2% 2%
2021-23 M20 30% 23%
2021-23 M21 31% 25%
2021-23 M22 32% 26%
2021-23 M23 34% 27%
2021-23 M24 37% 31%
2021-23 M3 3% 2%
2021-23 M4 4% 3%
2021-23 M5 6% 4%
2021-23 M6 7% 6%
2021-23 M7 9% 7%
2021-23 M8 10% 8%
2021-23 M9 12% 9%

001973 - Other Funds Leveraged

This shows the matching funds leveraged by the state grant programs. Matching funds come from federal, local, and private sources.
Biennium Period Actual Target
2019-21 A2 $0.60 $45.00
2019-21 A3 $0.31 $35.00
2021-23 A2 $0.54 $45.00
2021-23 A3 $0.21 $35.00

A008 - Planning and Implementation of Salmon Recovery

The Governor's Salmon Recovery Office (GSRO) was established by the Legislature and is charged with coordinating a statewide salmon recovery strategy. The GSRO is also responsible for helping to develop and implement regional recovery plans; securing funding for local, regional, and state recovery efforts; preparing the biennial State of Salmon in Watersheds report for the Legislature; and advising the Salmon Recovery Funding Board and the Forum on monitoring salmon recovery and watershed health.

Account FY 2024 FY 2025 Biennium Total
FTE 17.0 17.0 17.0
001 - General Fund
State 8,981,000 2,208,000 11,189,000
Federal 1,963,000 1,909,000 3,872,000
001 - General Fund Totals 10,944,000 4,117,000 15,061,000
26D - Natural Climate Solutions Account
State 402,000 394,000 796,000
FY 2024 FY 2025 Biennium Total
FTES 8.5 8.5 8.5
GFS 4,492,000.0 1,204,000.0 5,696,000.0
Other 1,183,000.0 1,152,000.0 2,335,000.0
Totals 5,675,000.0 2,356,000.0 8,031,000.0

000227 - Habitat Made Accessible

Number of miles of habitat made accesible due to barriers removed.
Biennium Period Actual Target
2019-21 Q1 75 67
2019-21 Q2 61 13
2019-21 Q3 66 0
2019-21 Q4 25 195
2019-21 Q5 30 17
2019-21 Q6 23 8
2019-21 Q7 41 0
2019-21 Q8 57 137
2021-23 Q1 36 74
2021-23 Q2 11 16
2021-23 Q3 39 9
2021-23 Q4 19 232
2021-23 Q5 64 24
2021-23 Q6 28 2
2021-23 Q7 26 0
2021-23 Q8 7 157