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.

Outdoor Program for Students

Cascadia Conservation District

Cascadia Conservation District recently received a generous grant from the Confluence Health and Wenatchee Valley Medical Group Community Partnership Fund! Thanks to this grant, local elementary students in Wenatchee’s Mission View After School Program will enjoy unforgettable outdoor experiences like snowshoeing, stream exploration, and wildlife photography. These hands-on activities will help foster a deep connection to nature while building a stronger, healthier community. Kirk Beckendorf, a Cascadia CD staff member, expressed gratitude for the support: “This grant will provide opportunities for these students to connect with nature and develop a sense of place that will do a great deal to help better our community.” Thank you, Cascadia Conservation District, for your impactful work nurturing the next generation of environmental stewards! Learn more about the grant by reading this article.

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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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Grays Harbor Conservation District

Celebrating Conservation Through Photography

The winning photo from the conservation district calendar contest highlights hands-on salmon education.

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