In providing grants to dairy producers, districts shall require grant applicants to incorporate the environmental benefits of the project into their applications, and the districts shall utilize the statement of environmental benefit[s] in their prioritization and selection process. The districts shall also develop appropriate outcome-focused performance measures to be used both for management and performance assessment of the 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 § 4.]

NOTES:

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