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:
A $2.4 million river restoration project on the Satsop River. The project 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.
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.
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.
