Eastern Klickitat Conservation District's team is working hard to conserve vital farm and ranch lands that are being developed at an alarming rate.
Losing farm and ranch lands in the area results in fewer local producers and fewer support systems for farmers and ranchers. Eastern Klickitat CD is working with its community to stem this loss by protecting these vital lands through conservation easements.
Working with a local land manager, EKCD was able to permanently conserve 3,000 acres of grazing rangeland using grant funding from Washington's Recreation and Conservation Office, secured through SCC's Office of Farmland Preservation— a huge accomplishment!
Jefferson County CD partnered with Spring Rain Farm to install multistory riparian buffers that protect wetlands while keeping the farm productive. It’s a working example of how restoration and agriculture can thrive together.
A short video from Pacific Conservation Districts shares how no-till farming is helping a local grower improve soil health, reduce costs, and protect water quality.
