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!
A $2.4 million river restoration project on the Satsop River. The project 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.
Delaini Disher’s photo, “Well-Attended Field Demonstration” captures the use of livestock in sustainable farming, highlighting the importance of biomass collection from a grazed cover crop field.
Mckenzi Coleman's "Exclusion Fence" photo highlights the enduring value of exclusion fencing as a tool for protecting natural resources like salmon streams and safeguarding livestock.
