Conservation Success Stories

The Conservation Commission and conservation districts integrate  science, technology, and effective strategies for engaging people into our  voluntary solutions. This helps us build community around conservation and  deliver multi-benefit results. You’ll find examples of these solutions—and  the results we’ve been able to celebrate with participating landowners and  partners—in these community success stories.

Strengthening the Resilience of the Local Farming Community in Snohomish County

Snohomish Conservation District

Three farmers discuss their involvement in the creation of an Agriculture Resilience Plan for Snohomish County. The video features Dan Bartelheimer, Spencer and Karen Fuentes, and Libby Reed.

Learn more at: http://www.snohomishcd.org/ag-resilience

Snohomish Conservation District premiered this video at their plan launch event on Thursday, December 5th. Please share with farmers you know and others who live in our region and who depend on these farmers to eat.

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Lincoln County Conservation District

Field Demonstration with Grazing Livestock

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.

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Ferry Conservation District

Exclusion Fencing: A Lasting Conservation Tool

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.

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Grays Harbor Conservation District

Celebrating Conservation Through Photography

The winning photo from the conservation district calendar contest highlights hands-on salmon education.

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