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.

Walla Walla Conservation District Empowers Teachers with Environmental Science Training

Walla Walla County Conservation District

We talk a lot about how important introducing kids to environmental science is— but what about teachers? Not all children have access to outdoor programs (something conservation districts across WA are trying to change), but most kids DO interact with teachers daily. Walla Walla Conservation District is working with the Tri-State Steelheaders and WWCC Water & Environmental Center to help teachers learn more about applying environmental science in the classroom. They recently hosted an annual workshop where teachers learn about topics like macroinvertebrates, riparian ecology, and hydrology, which they can incorporate into lessons. Shoutout to Walla Walla CD for supporting our state's incredible educators and the students they serve!

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Palouse Conservation District

FLOURISH: Farmers Leading Our United Revolution in Soil Health

Palouse Conservation District’s FLOURISH program is a farmer-led effort advancing soil health and climate resilience across the Inland Northwest.

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Pine Creek Conservation District

Thriving Waters, Thriving Farms: Sowing a Legacy for Hangman Creek

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.

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Spokane Conservation District

Thriving Waters, Thriving Farms: Sowing a Legacy for Hangman Creek

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.

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