When a local Washington conservation district, Cascadia, evaluated the launch plan for a wildfire preparedness program in partnership with a federal agency, they discovered the program wasn’t reaching the intended audience. By working as a team and engaging the community, they realized that their outreach efforts were missing key groups. Revisiting the program, they incorporated underserved communities early on, asking what they needed (in their preferred language) and informing them about the district’s upcoming offerings. By building relationships first, the program grew significantly, becoming more impactful.
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.
