Benton Conservation District is holding an in-person election for a supervisor position on March 11, 2025. The poll-site will be open from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Benton Conservation District Office, 418 N. Kellogg St., Suite B, Kennewick, WA 99336. To learn more, visit https://www.bentoncd.org/board-election-information.
The Benton Conservation District mission is to encourage wise stewardship of all natural resources for residents of Benton County. These resources include the driest wheat-producing region in the world, the third longest river in Washington State, unique shrub-steppe habitat, award-winning wineries, orchards and row crops, and growing cities. Through voluntary programs, education, expert advice, and sometimes financial assistance, BCD works in partnership with property owners to develop solutions, so they can meet their goals while practicing responsible stewardship.
BCD staff help property owners plan ways to meet their goals while protecting soil, water, and clean air
BCD supports science-based innovation in conservation, such as working with farmer Garrett Moon to demonstrate a new harvest technique. Garrett kneels to count any dropped kernels after the harvest. Benton County receives only 6 inches annual rainfall, so conserving moisture and protecting the farmer's bottom line are both critical
Meets the second Wednesday of each month at 12:00 pm at the Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352.
Benton Conservation District removed over half a million pounds of stargrass from the lower Yakima River to improve fish habitat, water quality, and recreation by addressing its harmful impacts on waterways and salmon.
For 26 years, Benton Conservation District's annual Salmon Summit has inspired local elementary students with hands-on conservation experiences, earning national recognition this year with the Outstanding Stewards of America's Waters Award for Public Education.
Many farmers want to conserve water, but it can be difficult, risky, and expensive. That's where conservation districts come in. They assist people, like Nestor Garcia from Blue Gem Farms, with making changes that work on-farm and benefit water quality and quantity.
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