With fire season continuing and drought conditions worsening across Washington, wildfire resilience remains a critical focus. Okanogan Conservation District's wildfire resiliency team has been actively working to help the community by conducting home risk assessments. Despite having only a two-person team, they have successfully completed over 100 assessments so far this year.
These assessments play a crucial role in identifying areas of vulnerability and helping residents take steps to protect their homes and property from wildfires. Okanogan CD’s proactive efforts contribute significantly to building long-term wildfire resiliency in the region.
Learn more about their work at Okanogan CD Wildfire Resources.
Photo credit: Okanogan CD
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.
