Restoring riparian habitats is vital for enhancing water quality, stabilizing streambanks, and creating healthier ecosystems for salmon and other aquatic species. Pend Oreille Conservation District has taken significant steps toward this goal by establishing a riparian vegetation nursery at the Indian Creek Community Forest.
In collaboration with the Kalispel Natural Resources Department, the district is cultivating hundreds of native plants specifically for use in streambank stabilization and habitat restoration projects across Pend Oreille County. These efforts not only improve the health of local waterways but also contribute to the long-term resilience of aquatic and riparian ecosystems.
By prioritizing partnerships and sustainable practices, Pend Oreille Conservation District is making impactful progress in preserving and restoring vital natural resources. Their dedication to riparian restoration demonstrates the critical role conservation districts play in fostering environmental stewardship.
Palouse Conservation District’s FLOURISH program is a farmer-led effort advancing soil health and climate resilience across the Inland Northwest.
Generations of farming along Hangman Creek have faced erosion and water quality challenges. Through a partnership between the Spokane and Pine Creek Conservation Districts and the Washington State Department of Ecology, local landowners are restoring natural stream channels, planting native vegetation, and stabilizing creek banks, all while keeping working lands productive. Together, they’re proving that voluntary conservation benefits both farms and fish.
Generations of farming along Hangman Creek have faced erosion and water quality challenges. Through a partnership between the Spokane and Pine Creek Conservation Districts and the Washington State Department of Ecology, local landowners are restoring natural stream channels, planting native vegetation, and stabilizing creek banks, all while keeping working lands productive. Together, they’re proving that voluntary conservation benefits both farms and fish.
