Conservation District Resources

SCC Seeking Executive Director

SCC is seeking an outstanding leader and manager to be the agency’s next Executive Director. The Executive Director will lead a staff of 29 to carry out the work of SCC as the coordinating state agency for all 45 conservation districts in Washington State. In addition to serving CDs, SCC also administers programs and grants that serve other entities.

It's biennial report time!

Please mark your calendars - report content is due September 8, 2023. Submitting an on-time report of accomplishments is one of the mandatory Conservation Accountability Performance Program (CAPP) standards for CDs. 

Guidelines and funding applications open for forest health/wildfire and riparian plant programs

New guidelines are now in place for SCC's Forest Health and Community Wildfire Resiliency (CWR) program. Funding is available for Washington conservation districts to address unhealthy forests and build greater community resiliency to wildfire. Please make sure to read over the guidelines and the reporting form before applying for funds. Projects must be completed by June 30, 2025.

Fiscal Year 2024 Timeline

FY24 Grant Addendum Forms are due for the Implementation, Irrigation Efficiencies, CREP and Engineering grants by the end of the month. For the Engineering grant, the ILA does need to be reviewed, signed by all parties, approved by the Area Engineering Committee and submitted to SCC at the start of each biennium.

You’re invited: Webinar on CD Annual Report Pages – Tips and Q&A

You’re invited: Webinar on CD Annual Report Pages – Tips and Q&A on August 1, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.

Natural Resource Investments (NRI) Initial Funding Amount for Fiscal Year 2024

Stay tuned to GovDelivery for an update on available initial NRI funds. Fiscal staff and regional managers have been working on this and will include the NRI guidelines in the announcement as well.

SCC Grant and Contract Policy and Procedure Manual Effective July 1, 2023

Seeking CD feedback on proposed SCC Shellfish funding guidelines - Comments due by July 14

Updated Shellfish Program guidelines are now available from the State Conservation Commission (SCC) for review and comment. SCC will host a listening session on June 8, 10 – 11a.m. for the 14 conservation districts that receive or potentially will receive shellfish funding. Please join us!

Helping Agricultural Landowners Make Decisions about Solar with American Farmland Trust

The American Farmland Trust (AFT) is providing a webinar specialized for conservation districts that work with landowners who are (or may be in the future) approached by energy developers and are considering land management decisions. Join this webinar to learn more about AFT’s new guide, “Solar Leasing: A Guide for Agricultural Landowners in the Pacific Northwest," and other ways to help landowners navigate the pressures of solar energy development in their communities.

Pollinator habitat seed packets available to conservation districts

Funding now open for conservation districts to cultivate native plants

This round of funding is open to Washington conservation districts to support the creation, improvement, and expansion of holding facilities to cultivate native trees and shrubs for riparian restoration projects.

WACD Area Meeting SCC Handouts

Director Pettit will be highlighting these items during his presentation across the state. The attached packet provides information on: legislative updates, informational sheets about our programs, and the latest news on Conservation Month.