Most rangeland in Adams Conservation District's region is dry shrubsteppe habitat with large remote pastures. Here, providing enough water for cattle while protecting streams and water quality, can be challenging.
Enter Adams CD, which is helping local land managers install wells, pipelines, and solar watering facilities to provide off-stream water access to their cattle. These watering projects also allow producers to use more pastures— increasing food for livestock and reducing over-grazing, which can damage plant health and wildlife habitat.
A short video from Pacific Conservation Districts shares how no-till farming is helping a local grower improve soil health, reduce costs, and protect water quality.
This $2.4M river restoration project on the Satsop River 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.
