In 2024, Okanogan Conservation District's Youth Education Program leader Emily and her team made a tremendous impact, serving 3,364 youth across Okanogan County!
Through PreK-12 lessons, field exploration days, kids’ camps, and school garden support, the program reached schools, community groups, and libraries countywide.
From preparing students for the regional Envirothon competition to hosting teacher trainings and supporting eight thriving school gardens, the impacts of this program are far-reaching and inspiring.
A heartfelt thank you to Okanogan Conservation District for motivating the next generation of conservationists!
In the Snohomish and Stillaguamish River basins, Snohomish Conservation District is restoring and maintaining riparian habitat to support clean water, healthy streams, and salmon recovery. Through the Riparian Grant Program, the district established new riparian forest buffers and maintained existing streamside vegetation, contributing to watershed resilience and long-term conservation goals.
Whatcom Conservation District is improving water quality, stream health, and salmon habitat in the Nooksack River watershed through large-scale riparian restoration, native plantings, and long-term habitat stewardship, demonstrating how local conservation efforts can create lasting benefits for both communities and natural resources.
Wildfire resilience work on Jackson Ranch near Nespelem, Washington was put to the test when the July 2026 Kaiser Canyon Fire swept through.
