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!
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.