San Juan Islands Conservation District's innovative restoration projects are preserving Garry oak ecosystems and fostering a sustainable future.
In collaboration with Coast Salish tribes and local partners, San Juan Islands CD is tackling declining Garry oak habitats, overstocked forests, and depleted soil health while training a local workforce for restoration efforts. Their efforts include:
Jefferson County CD partnered with Spring Rain Farm to install multistory riparian buffers that protect wetlands while keeping the farm productive. It’s a working example of how restoration and agriculture can thrive together.
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.