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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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Cow Pasture by By Lorenzo Townsend, Snohomish Conservation District

Sustainable Farms & Fields

The Sustainable Farms and Fields grant program supports organic agriculture waste and greenhouse gas emissions reduction through climate-smart livestock management.

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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.

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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:

Request for Information (RFI) Commodity Value of Riparian Areas Assessment and Pilot Concepts

November 5, 2024

The Washington State Conservation Commission (SCC) is in the process of developing specifications for services to develop a report evaluating the values and ecosystem services of private lands within riparian zones within Puget Sound watersheds.

2024 Eastern Commissioner Election

October 28, 2024

The 2024 Eastern Washington Commissioner election is underway! Get the overview of timeline for the election here.

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

No-Till Drill

Skagit Conservation District

Skagit Conservation District's no-till drill has become a crowd favorite due to its minimal soil disturbance, which helps mitigate soil erosion and compaction while enhancing soil organic matter and structure.

Success Story Snapshot: Tucannon River

Columbia Conservation District

Success Story Snapshot: Tucannon River. Voluntary, watershed-based effort leads to increased salmon runs.

Spokane Conservation District: Vets on the Farm

Spokane Conservation District

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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Sustainable Farms and Fields (SFF)

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Riparian Plant Propagation Program (RPPP)

RPPP Program

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Riparian Grant Program (RGP)

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Collaborations

Office of Farmland Preservation (OFP)

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Subscribe to our Statewide Events Calendar

The Conservation Commission shares details and registration information on upcoming webinars, meetings, and opportunities on our monthly event calendar. You can even sync it with your own calendars if you'd like to stay in the know! 

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