State Conservation Commission
2021-23 Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)
40000013
Funding is provided for matching funds to implement projects under the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program to private landowners, including $2 million for technical assistance. CREP projects include planting shade trees along streams to reduce water temperatures necessary for juvenile salmonid survival; installing fencing to exclude livestock and agricultural activities from stream beds; installing stream crossings to prevent disturbing stream sediments; and enhancing connected wetlands to improve fish rearing habitat.
| Prior Biennium | Current Biennium | Reappropriations | Appropriations | Future Cost | Total Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 6,000,000 | 26,000,000 | 32,000,000 |
| Funds: State Building Construction Account - State | 32,000,000 |
2021-23 Water Irrigation Efficiencies Program
40000014
The Water Irrigation Efficiencies Program was created in 2001 to reduce the competition for limited water resources for communities, fish and agricultural lands. Projects funded through this program provide more efficient water application, while still allowing the producer to grow crops. Program funding is also used to improve water conveyance to reduce water loss through leakage and evaporation. In prior biennia, the funding was administered through the Department of Ecology.
| Prior Biennium | Current Biennium | Reappropriations | Appropriations | Future Cost | Total Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,000,000 | 16,000,000 | 20,000,000 |
| Funds: State Building Construction Account - State | 20,000,000 |
2021-23 Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) PIP loan
40000015
Funding is provided for bridge loans to private landowners who have installed riparian buffers under the CREP Practice Incentive Payment program and are awaiting final reimbursement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
| Prior Biennium | Current Biennium | Reappropriations | Appropriations | Future Cost | Total Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 160,000 | 0 | 160,000 |
| Funds: Conservation Assistance Revolving Account - State | 160,000 |
2021-23 Natural Resource Investments for the Economy and Enviro
40000016
Grants to assist landowners and farmers with the installation of best management practices in non-shellfish growing areas, with the goal of preserving natural resources while maintaining economic viability of agricultural and natural resource-dependent businesses. BMP projects include construction of fencing, stormwater management structures, manure management structures, water efficiency projects, forest and rangeland health and other projects that protect natural resources.
| Prior Biennium | Current Biennium | Reappropriations | Appropriations | Future Cost | Total Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 7,000,000 | 20,000,000 | 27,000,000 |
| Funds: State Building Construction Account - State | 27,000,000 |
2021-23 Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Match
40000017
Provides matching funds for federally approved Regional Conservation Partnership Program projects. RCPP is a U.S. Department of Agriculture program originating with the 2014 federal Farm Bill. RCPP funds projects to increase the restoration and sustainable use of soil, water, wildlife and related natural resources on regional or watershed scales.
| Prior Biennium | Current Biennium | Reappropriations | Appropriations | Future Cost | Total Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 7,000,000 | 22,500,000 | 29,500,000 |
| Funds: State Building Construction Account - State | 29,500,000 |
2021-23 Improve Shellfish Growing Areas
40000018
Funds conservation district grants to complete natural resource enhancement projects that improve water quality in shellfish growing areas.
| Prior Biennium | Current Biennium | Reappropriations | Appropriations | Future Cost | Total Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,000,000 | 16,000,000 | 20,000,000 |
| Funds: State Building Construction Account - State | 20,000,000 |
