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.

Southwest Area District of the Year

Whitman Conservation District

Whitman Conservation District was named the 2024 Southwest Area District of the Year!

Whitman CD had a transformative year, improving outreach, growing its team, and expanding services to meet the community's needs. By establishing new office space and enhancing marketing efforts, the district has become more visible and capable of tackling an increasing number of conservation projects.

Overcoming challenges and setbacks, Whitman CD has proven its resilience and commitment to conservation. Their collaboration with neighboring districts highlights their dedication to shared success.

Well done, Whitman Conservation District, for your exceptional work in 2024.

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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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