North Yakima Conservation District's team is making waves with its Naches River Water Quality Restoration Project.
The Naches River has been experiencing stream temperature impairments, making it too warm for young salmonids to thrive, and impacting the entire ecosystem.
Through innovative restoration efforts, North Yakima CD has installed 10,887 plants and reconstructed/reconnected 9,500 feet of side channels across 93 floodway acres. These young riparian plants will:
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.
