Steensma Family Agricultural Conservation Easement

Resolution Final Vote Approved Whatcom County Vote: 3-0

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3-0

Vote

$525,000

Budget Impact

Resolution

Type

Final Vote Approved

Status

Summary

Approves conservation easement on 89 acres with 5 development rights extinguished. County cost of approximately $525,000 from Conservation Futures fund after state grant matches; total project cost estimated at $1.5-2 million.

Meeting History

Discussed in 3 meetings

December 09, 2025 — Washington-Whatcom-Whatcom County

Public Works Committee

The Whatcom County Climate Action and Natural Resources Committee advanced two significant environmental and agricultural protection measures while receiving a comprehensive presentation on ...

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December 09, 2025 — Washington-Whatcom-Whatcom County

Whatcom County Council Regular

Whatcom County Council concluded its 2025 regular meetings with a procedurally heavy session dominated by contract approvals and final votes on several contentious issues. The most significant action ...