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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.

Recent Updates:

Eastern Elected Commission Member Position

October 1, 2024

The Washington State Conservation Commission (SCC) has adopted Interpretive Statement24-01 describing the election process of the district representative to the SCC and to accommodate the Washington Association of Conservation District’s annual meeting being held in a hybrid format.

The Washington State Climate Resilience Strategy is live!

October 1, 2024

The impacts of climate change are here, affecting lives, jobs and the natural environment all around us. To deal with those threats and prepare for the impacts still to come, SCC, along with nine other state agencies came together to develop a new climate response strategy for Washington, led by the Washington Department of Ecology.

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.

Conservation District Spotlights

Grant Programs & Collaborations

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

Grant Programs

Sustainable Farms and Fields (SFF)

Learn More about SFF Grants

Grant Programs

Riparian Plant Propagation Program (RPPP)

RPPP Program

Grant Programs

Riparian Grant Program (RGP)

Learn More about Riparian Grants

Collaborations

Office of Farmland Preservation (OFP)

Learn More about OFP

Get Involved in Orca Recovery Day!

Orca Recovery Day is October 19th, and there's still time for you to join the pod! Conservation Districts across the state are hosting events to protect and restore waterways, ensuring a healthy habitat for orcas. Join efforts to make a difference in your community!

Find an event near you!