2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 89.08.520: Water quality and habitat protection grant programs — Statement of environmental benefits — Development of outcome-focused performance measures.

In administering grant programs to improve water quality and protect habitat, the commission shall require grant recipients to incorporate the environmental benefits of the project into their grant applications, and the commission shall utilize the statement of environmental benefit[s] in its grant prioritization and selection process. The commission shall also develop appropriate outcome-focused performance measures to be used both for management and performance assessment of the grant program. The commission shall work with the districts to develop uniform performance measures across participating districts. To the extent possible, the commission should coordinate its performance measure system with other natural resource-related agencies as defined in RCW 43.41.270. The commission shall consult with affected interest groups in implementing this section.

[2001 c 227 § 3.]

Findings -- Intent -- 2001 c 227: See note following RCW 43.41.270.