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May 2022

In this issue:

• New VSP Monitoring Library of Resources

• New HRCD Data Available Soon 
• Mark your calendar!  VSP supplemental budget webinar on May 25!
• Environmental Rep Needed
• New Work Group members? 
• April Symposium Recording Link Available
• April 14 Meeting Recording Link Available
• Don't forget to subscribe!

VSP Events!

Joint TP and SAC Meeting 

May 12 @ 9:00 a.m.

Meeting ID: 859 7490 0192

Passcode: 434300

Supplemental Budget Webinar

May 25 @ 9:00 a.m. More info below!

Meeting ID: 812 0445 8046

Passcode: 408509

New VSP Monitoring Library of Resources

Looking for monitoring resources? 

Check out the new VSP Monitoring Library of Resources!

Disclaimer: Resources listed in the Library of Resources are for informational purposes only. SCC does not endorse or sponsor the publishers, authors, or organizations that developed the content. The library or resource list intends to provide VSP stakeholders with examples, data, protocols, and documents that support monitoring activities within VSP.  

Bookmark this link!

New HRCD Data Available Soon

New High Resolution Change Detection (HRCD) data will be available soon for the 12 VSP counties receiving HRCD data. WDFW staff will share additional information in the coming weeks. Until then, here is a summary of the new GIS data:

• 2017-2019 Change Detection Data
• 2017 Tree Canopy Data
• 2017 Visible Surface Water Data

With this update, all 12 counties will have change detection data from 2011-2019. Change detection for 2019-2021 is expected to be available in the spring of 2023. WDFW encourages work groups to review the land cover data at the time it becomes available to proactively monitor change between reporting cycles. WDFW is available to offer support and assistance with reviewing and analyzing the data.

To access HRCD data, as well as learn more about the HRCD data products, check out the HRCD website.

WDFW HRCD Coordinator: Robin Hale, robin.hale@dfw.wa.gov

WDFW VSP Coordinator: Sean Williams, sean.williams@dfw.wa.gov

Supplemental Budget Webinar

Mark your calendar!

Wednesday, May 25, 2022, 9-10:30 a.m.

What is it? 

VSP stakeholders are invited to a webinar on the VSP FY 21-23 supplemental budget. We will review the supplemental VSP funding SCC received from the legislature, examine the timeline for spending the funds, and discuss the guidelines for receiving funds for VSP projects.

Staff will be available to answer your questions, and hear your feedback.

Who should attend?

VSP stakeholders, particularly conservation districts, technical service providers, consultants, county staff, etc. Everyone is welcome. 

The webinar will be recorded and posted on the Commission’s VSP webpage, in case you miss it.

Questions? Contact Bill Eller.

Meeting ID: 812 0445 8046

Passcode: 408509

SAC Seeking an Environmental Representative

SCC is currently seeking an environmental representative to serve on the SAC. The term is for two years. Meetings are generally held every month or every other month. Members serve as volunteers to help SCC achieve the goals of VSP, which include protecting critical areas while maintaining agricultural viability. 

More information on the SAC can be found on SCC’s VSP web page. If interested in serving, please contact Ron Shultz.

Do You Have New Work Group Members?

Do you have new members? It is important that they take the OPMA training described above.  Also, work group members should review the county VSP webpages and SCC’s VSP pages. . 

Don't forget that new members should be trained in what their role is and how their county work group operates. You can find the most information related the day-to-day operations on the VSP implementation page. 

April Symposium Recording

The April 27 Symposium recording is up! You can get all the meeting materials here. Or jump right into the recording below. 

April 14 Meeting Recording

Did you miss the VSP Joint TP, SAC and counties meeting on April 14? Don't fret, you can find the recording here. 

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If you have any questions please contact Bill Eller or Paige DeChambeau.

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