VSP Administration
Planning & Implementing VSP in Benton County
The Voluntary Stewardship Program (VSP) is a collaborative process that helps Washington communities ensure healthy landscapes and strong farms for the future.
How It Works:
Plan
Counties work with stakeholders and residents to develop a VSP Work Plan to protect and enhance critical areas through voluntary implementation without compromising agricultural viability.
Benton County’s VSP Work Plan was approved by the state in 2018.
Implement
Once a county’s VSP work plan is approved, the plan moves into implementation. Benton Conservation District leads the effort to implement our county’s VSP Work Plan. Work Group members contribute their expertise, resources, and partnership to achieve Work Plan Goals and Objectives.
Our Watersheds
Benton County’s VSP goals and benchmarks were determined for each of the three main watersheds in the county: Alkali-Squilchuck, Lower Yakima, and Rock-Glade.
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