EWEB's Voluntary Incentives Program is unique. EWEB is leading the way for utilities to consider taking such an approach to risk management and cost avoidance. Its experience will contribute to the body of knowledge on the economics of ecosystem services. As an innovative and dynamic program, the VIP may be readily replicated or adapted.

For EWEB, though, the focus is on the benefits that will emerge in the watershed in both tangible and intangible ways.