Riparian Plant Propagation Program (RPPP)

By coordinating with nurseries and restoration groups, including conservation districts, RPPP will help increase native trees and shrubs available for planting by:

1. Determining the numbers and species of native plants needed
2. Coordinating seasonal propagation schedules
3. Providing financial support for increased native plant nursery stock
4. Matching plants with riparian restoration projects
5. Building community through outreach, education, and potential engagement opportunities
   

‍The RPPP program will be implemented through 3 phases: propagation, cultivation, and restoration.

1. Propagation: Working with nurseries to increase the propagation of native trees and shrubs to be provided to districts and other restoration projects. SCC plans to achieve this through 2-4 year contract grows, which allows for long-term planning and procurement of difficult-to-source species.
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2. Cultivation: Annual funding to support conservation districts. This part of the program supports the creation of new holding sites, expansion of existing holding sites, and purchase of plants that are ready within the fiscal year. Plants that are held 2-3 years have a greater chance of survival once planted and the holding sites may be used as a space for nursery overflow.
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3. Restoration: Matching locally grown plants with restoration groups to be implemented in riparian habitat projects. This can include districts, non-profit organizations, state/federal agencies, tribes, counties, etc.