VSP Work Group Interest Form

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Benton County Voluntary Stewardship Program



Franklin County Voluntary Stewardship Program



VOTING MEMBERS provide partnerships, experience, or expertise in one of the following roles:


  • Private Land Steward--Has experience implementing conservation practices on private lands where agricultural activities occur.


  • Ag. Viability Rep.--Comfortable speaking to the agricultural viability of conservation practices with the Work Group, grower groups, and the larger public.


  • TSP & Incentive Program Partner--Works or has worked to provide technical assistance and incentive programs to increase the amount of conservation practices adopted in a geographic area.


  • Ecological Outcomes Advisor--Has experience monitoring, interpreting, or reviewing environmental data related to the functions and values of Critical Areas.


  • Critical Area Policy Advisor--Has knowledge of policies (Local, State, or Federal) that pertain to Critical Area protections, considered our "Regulatory Backstop."



NON-VOTING MEMBERS contribute insight during meetings and the adaptive management of VSP goals & objectives:


  • Interested Agency: Receive notifications of specific meetings, documents, or milestones.


  • Interested Public: Meetings are open to the public. District Staff aim to engage the public in conservation program development and inform outreach efforts.

Become a Work Group Member Today!

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Which county VSP are you interested in? You may select both.

Role of Interest*

Select your desired role below.

Voting Membership*

Primary members are active members with voting ability. Alternate members may vote when the Primary member is absent and will be the next in line for the Primary position.

How long do you plan to participate as a Work Group member?

I am interested in receiving the following updates and/or documents via email:

What is your experience with agriculture, conservation, or land management in the county? How have you been involved in decision-making or advisory roles related to natural resource management?

Why are you interested in serving on the VSP Work Group, and what perspectives or skills do you bring that would help guide voluntary conservation efforts while maintaining agricultural viability? If you currently work in a field that contributes to the VSP mission, please describe.

This role requires attending regular meetings, reviewing program materials, and engaging with stakeholders. How do you see yourself contributing to the Work Group, and are you able to commit the time needed to participate effectively?

Supporting documentation may be added here.

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I have read the Work Group "ground rules"/"consensus rules" as they were established in the 2016 Work Plan development process for the county I wish to represent:


Benton & Franklin Work Group Bylaws

Would you be interested in serving as a Chair to help facilitate the meeting agenda? A Chair serves for 1 year and tends to be nominated by the group.

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