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.

Restoring Gary Oak Ecosystems

San Juan Islands Conservation District

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:

  • Thinning 1,700 trees across 27 acres
  • Creating 538 nurse logs
  • Producing biochar from 843 piles burned
  • Replanting native species.

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Pacific Conservation District

No Till Drill Interview

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.

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Grays Harbor Conservation District

EBT / SNAP at the Aberdeen Farmers Market

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Grays Harbor Conservation District

Taming the River: A Collaborative Approach to Ecosystem

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.

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