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The Washington State Conservation Commission (SCC) is seeking comments on the proposed Riparian Grant programmatic guidelines, as well as the draft application and reporting questions. We have heard requests for more time to review and comment on the guidelines given the holiday season. We anticipate there will be a special Commission meeting in February to take action on proposed final guidelines.
How to Comment
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Please review the draft Riparian Grant Programmatic Guidelines.
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Draft application and reporting questions are also available for comment.
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Use this comment form to submit your comments.
To receive a copy of your comments, please check the box at the bottom of the form before submittal: "Send me a copy of my responses." Please note: Any information (e.g. personal or contact) you provide may be publicly disclosed and posted on the Internet.
Program Summary
In the 2023 legislative session, revenues collected as a result of the Climate Commitment Act were appropriated to the State Conservation Commission (SCC). The full proviso language may be referenced here for further details.
The funds came with proviso language specifying how the funds were to be used:
(1) The appropriations in this section are provided solely for the state conservation commission to provide grants for riparian restoration projects with landowners.
(2)(a) Within funds appropriated in this section, the commission shall develop and implement the voluntary riparian grant program to fund protection and restoration of critical riparian management zones. The commission is responsible for developing the voluntary grant program criteria to achieve optimal restoration of functioning riparian ecosystems in priority critical riparian management zones.
Learn more about the development of the Riparian Grant Program here.
Your input helps inform our policies.
SCC greatly appreciates feedback. This will allow us to ensure the proposed program will be a success. Thank you for your participation in this very important process!
Please reach out if you have questions!
- Shana Joy, District Operations Director / Southeast Regional Manager, sjoy@scc.wa.gov, 360-480-2078
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