A recent article highlighted the success of Grays Harbor Conservation District in securing over $355K in grant funding from the Department of Ecology for its Stream Team Water Quality Outreach and Education project. This initiative will help improve water quality in Grays Harbor County by expanding outreach programs focused on environmental stewardship.
The project will address key areas such as riparian stewardship, macroinvertebrate monitoring, stormwater education, and hosting water quality educational events. These efforts aim to increase community knowledge and engagement in protecting local water resources.
Increased public involvement in water quality monitoring and conservation practices will drive long-term improvements in Grays Harbor's ecosystems. With this new funding, the district can expand its programs and continue to educate residents on the importance of protecting waterways.
By empowering local communities to take action, these programs aim to make a lasting impact on the region's water quality and environmental health.
Read the full article: KXRO News
Palouse Conservation District’s FLOURISH program is a farmer-led effort advancing soil health and climate resilience across the Inland Northwest.
Generations of farming along Hangman Creek have faced erosion and water quality challenges. Through a partnership between the Spokane and Pine Creek Conservation Districts and the Washington State Department of Ecology, local landowners are restoring natural stream channels, planting native vegetation, and stabilizing creek banks, all while keeping working lands productive. Together, they’re proving that voluntary conservation benefits both farms and fish.
Generations of farming along Hangman Creek have faced erosion and water quality challenges. Through a partnership between the Spokane and Pine Creek Conservation Districts and the Washington State Department of Ecology, local landowners are restoring natural stream channels, planting native vegetation, and stabilizing creek banks, all while keeping working lands productive. Together, they’re proving that voluntary conservation benefits both farms and fish.
