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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Wahkiakum Conservation District

Wahkiakum Conservation District Tackles Erosion to Improve Fish Habitat

Wahkiakum Conservation District assisted local land managers in designing and installing wood-based structures to prevent bank erosion and restore riparian habitat, with funding from SCC's Salmon Recovery Funding.

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Walla Walla County Conservation District

Walla Walla Conservation District Empowers Teachers with Environmental Science Training

Walla Walla Conservation District, in partnership with Tri-State Steelheaders and WWCC Water & Environmental Center, hosted a workshop to help teachers integrate environmental science topics like macroinvertebrates, riparian ecology, and hydrology into their classrooms.

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Thurston Conservation District

Thurston Conservation District Brings Community Together for Agroforestry Education

Thurston Conservation District, in partnership with WSU Extension, hosted events at local farms to teach agroforestry practices, where volunteers planted 400 trees and supported long-term ecological health, strengthening community bonds and conservation efforts.

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