HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 12-008-CCBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Grant County, Washington
RESOLUTION OPTING IN TO THE RESOLUTION No. 12- ��� CC
VOLUNTARY STEWARDSHIP
PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Washington State Legislature, through ESHB 1886, created a Voluntary
Stewardship Program ("VSP") for protection of critical areas in areas of agricultural activities;
and
WHEREAS, ESHB 1886, as codified in RCW 36.70A.710, states that "As an altei�native
to protecting critical areas in areas used for agricultural activities through development
regulations adopted under RCW 36.70A.060, the legislative authority of a county may elect to
protect such critical areas through the program."; and
WHEREAS, in order to participate in the VSP, the legislative authority of a county must
elect to participate by January 22, 2012; and
WHEREAS, prior to electing to participate in the VSP, a county is required to (a) confer
with tribes, and environmental and agricultural interests; and (b) provide notice following the
public participation and notice provisions of RCW 36.70A.035 to property owners and other
affected and interested individuals, tribes, government agencies, businesses, school districts, and
organizations; and
VVHEREAS, Grant County conducted a public meeting on January 17, 2012 to accept
testimony and consider which approach to elect to protect critical areas in areas of agricultural
activities.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that tha Grant County Board of County
Commissioners hereby:
1. Elects to have Grant County participate in the "Voluntary Stewardship Program"
pursuant to RCW 36.70A.710(1);
2. Identifies Esquatzel Coulee (WRIA 36), Lower Crab (WRIA 41), Grand Coulee (WRIA
42), Upper Crab-Wilson (WRIA 43), Moses Coulee (WRIA 44), Lower Lalce Roosevelt
(WRIA 53), for participation in the `�Uoluntary Stewardship Program;"
3. Nominates the �' v���;t��sl�ed�{s) for consideration by the Washington Conservation
Commission as stat��rity watersheds; and
4. Elects to have Grant County proceed as required by ESHB 1886, as currently codified in
RCW 36.70A, to implement the requirements of the "Voluntary Stewardship Program"
once the Washington State Legislatura provides adequate funding for such activity. Until
such time as adequate funding is accepted by Grant County, a watershed plan is prepared
and approved, and the Board of County Commissioners takes legislative action to amend
C:�Documents and Settings\bvasquez\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK3B\Voluntary Stewardship
Program opt in 011712.doc
Page 1 of 2
the existing critical areas regulations found in GCC 24.08, the existing regulations will
remain in place.
This resolution shall be effective irnmediately upon adoption.
Adopted at Ephrata, Washington this ��^day of January 2012.
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
Yea Nay Abstain G COUN Y, ASHINGTON
� �------------.._..__-
❑ ❑
Richard Stevens, Chair
.,
❑ ❑ ,
Cindy C er, Member
� ❑ ❑ �!OC. � ��
Carolann Swartz, Member
C:�Documents and Settings\bvasquez\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK3B\Voluntary Stewardship
Prograin opt in 011712.doc
Page 2 of 2