Spokane Conservation District and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are working together to empower local youth to get involved in conservation work!
Using funding from an EPA environmental justice award, Spokane CD worked with students last summer to plant and care for hundreds of trees in Airway Heights and Spokane Valley— targeting underserved neighborhoods that need more tree canopy coverage. Participating students will receive stipends covering books and tuition at Spokane Community College, setting them up for future success.
This project was also supported by The Lands Council, SNAP, and the Pacific Education Institute— providing comprehensive environmental education and community involvement.
Thank you, Spokane CD, for helping inspire the next generation of natural resource conservation and forestry professionals!
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.
