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Washington State Conservation Commission

We support our state’s 45 conservation districts and design solutions that meet state and local natural resource needs.

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Get Your Land & Home Wildfire Ready

Wildfire seasons are growing longer and more intense. Now is the time to protect your home, land, and community! Read our post this month on Wildfire Awareness and how to prepare and programs to help.

Wildfire Awareness Post

Riparian Grant Program

The Riparian Grant Program provides funding for projects to restore and protect riparian habitat to maintain healthy ecosystems and preserve biodiversity.

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Kettle River Reflections By Bill Chamberlin, Ferry Conservation District
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About the Conservation Commission

SCC is the coordinating state agency for the 45 conservation districts (CDs) in Washington State. We work to conserve natural resources on all of our lands.

About the Commission
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Statewide Conservation Programs

Our conservation programs empower people to voluntarily take actions that keep natural resources and farmland healthy for all.

Grant Programs
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What are Conservation Districts?

Conservation Districts are trusted, community-based hubs of expertise and funding that work with people to achieve natural resource and land use goals.

What is a CD?

What's new at SCC?

Interested in learning more about conservation in Washington State? Our SCC News and event calendar connect you with stories about recent conservation work, important updates from our office, and upcoming opportunities for you to get involved.

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Recent Updates:

Funding Opportunity: Support for Native Plant Procurement and Holding Facilities

July 22, 2025

The Riparian Plant Propagation Program is now accepting applications for FY26.

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Draft WSRRI Program Guidelines Open for Public Comment

July 17, 2025

The 45-day period for public comment is open for the Washington State Restoration and Resiliency Initiative's draft guidelines and comment form. The public comment period will close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, August 31, 2025.

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New conservation campaign:

Ripple Effect
Tree Planting by Emma Kilgore, Snohomish CD
Tree Planting by Emma Kilgore, Snohomish CD

Join the Ripple Effect: Together We're Restoring Washington's Waterways

All across Washington people are coming together to restore our rivers and streams. We’re planting trees and shrubs to cool and purify water, creating healthier habitats for salmon and wildlife. From streams to rivers to the ocean, every action strengthens our interconnected waterways—supporting vibrant habitats, productive farmland, and clean water for all.

Explore the Ripple Effect and see how Conservation Districts are making an impact at conserve.wa.gov.

Join the Ripple Effect!

Find Your Conservation District in Washington State

Use our interactive map to locate the district nearest you! Washington conservation districts help people take care of everything they can see outside their windows–from farms, to forests, to urban yards, to rivers, lakes, and coastline.

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Conservation District Spotlights

Walla Walla Conservation District Empowers Teachers with Environmental Science Training

Walla Walla County Conservation District

Walla Walla Conservation District, in partnership with Tri-State Steelheaders and WWCC Water & Environmental Center, hosted a workshop to help teachers integrate environmental science topics like macroinvertebrates, riparian ecology, and hydrology into their classrooms.

Habitat Restoration in Clallam Conservation District

Clallam Conservation District

Clallam Conservation District's Dungeness River Levee Setback Revegetation project has restored 43 acres of floodplain habitat.

No Till Drill Interview

Pacific Conservation District

Local farmer explains how no-till farming is improving soil and saving time in a 2-minute video from Pacific Conservation Districts.

Grant Programs & Collaborations

Our grant programs empower communities to maintain healthy natural resources and working lands. These services are frequently provided through conservation districts.

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Grant Programs

Sustainable Farms and Fields (SFF)

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Riparian Plant Propagation Program (RPPP)

RPPP Program

Grant Programs

Riparian Grant Program (RGP)

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Collaborations

Office of Farmland Preservation (OFP)

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New wildflower seeds available to Conservation Districts!

SCC is distributing new wildflower seed packs to our districts to promote native pollinator habitat in Washington. There are new seed packs for both our western and eastern climates. Learn more about our new wildflower seeds.

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