In July 2021, devastating lightning storms and high winds sparked several wildfires in southeast Washington, including the Lick Creek and Silcott fires— burning 50,000+ acres across Asotin County. Both public and private lands were impacted, resulting in damage to natural resources and agricultural infrastructure.
Fast forward to June 2022, isolated rain and hailstorms caused even more flood damage in the affected areas where vegetation had not yet regrown. Asotin Conservation District has been hard at work, assisting 19 landowners in recovery efforts.
These efforts included:
Thank you, Asotin Conservation District, for your hard work!
A $2.4 million river restoration project on the Satsop River. The project includes reshaping the riverbank and adding log jams to improve water flow and create a better habitat for wildlife. With 400+ acres of riparian restoration planned, the project is already helping to reduce flooding and improve the river's health.
Delaini Disher’s photo, “Well-Attended Field Demonstration” captures the use of livestock in sustainable farming, highlighting the importance of biomass collection from a grazed cover crop field.
Mckenzi Coleman's "Exclusion Fence" photo highlights the enduring value of exclusion fencing as a tool for protecting natural resources like salmon streams and safeguarding livestock.
