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.

Farm Tool Library

Underwood Conservation District

The Farm Tool Library serves as an invaluable resource for farmers and gardeners, offering access to a range of conservation-focused tools, including a wheel plow, broadfork, and no-till drill. Underwood Conservation District aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices and support land stewardship within the community.

Through an intuitive online system, users can conveniently browse the tool catalog, verify availability, and reserve equipment as needed. By providing affordable access to specialized tools, the Farm Tool Library enables individuals to adopt eco-friendly practices without the financial burden of purchasing equipment outright.

This program represents a commendable effort to advance sustainable land management and agricultural innovation. For further information or to explore the tool inventory, please visit https://www.ucdwa.org/farm-tool-library.

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Grays Harbor Conservation District

Taming the River: A Collaborative Approach to Ecosystem

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.

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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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