Ever heard of "nature deficit disorder?" This phrase has popped up often in the conservation world lately. It's a fancy term for the negative impacts kids experience when they don't get to play and explore in nature.
Conservation districts across WA are working to create opportunities for kids to adventure and learn outside. Among them is Foster Creek Conservation District, which runs a free, overnight outdoor camp for middle schoolers every summer. Over three days, students go on nature hikes, train with wildland firefighters, explore shrubsteppe habitat, and more. Learn more about the program, here.
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.
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.
