An important and essential function of VSP for each county that participates is the creation of a local, public county committee called the VSP Work Group. The work group is designated by a county under RCW 36.70A.715.

 

"The work group must include broad representation of key watershed stakeholders and, at a minimum, representatives of agricultural and environmental groups, and tribes that agree to participate." 

 

The work group develops the local VSP work plan; identifies a lead entity for VSP outreach and implementation of the plan; and provides progress reports to the SCC. In conjunction with a designated VSP program coordinator, the work group meets regularly to discuss VSP and works to support the successful implementation of VSP for their county. 

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