First place in the annual Conservation District Photo Contest highlights a unique moment in salmon education. Kelsey Hunter's winning photo, titled "Hatching Coho," captures Coho salmon eggs hatching in an elementary school salmon tank, part of an engaging program where students raise salmon from eggs to fry before releasing them into freshwater.
This hands-on experience fosters a deeper understanding of salmon life cycles and the importance of healthy aquatic habitats. Such educational initiatives inspire young minds to value conservation and participate actively in environmental stewardship.
Congratulations to Kelsey for this stunning image and for earning a scholarship to the WADE conference. To learn more about these impactful programs, visit Grays Harbor CD's website.
This $2.4M river restoration project on the Satsop River 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.
