Tips, tricks, and a quick peek into the everyday life of the conservation district.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced a new grant award aimed at supporting climate resiliency projects in Washington State, funded through the federal Inflation Reduction Act.
Read MoreThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is recommending over $200 million in funding for 32 transformational habitat restoration and coastal resilience projects this year, as well as an additional $66 million in funding in future years.
Read MoreIn April, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries awarded $24 million in grants to Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and local partners to fund transformational restoration in Whidbey Basin.
Read MoreReturning to Raising Cane Ranch for the second year yielded a new crop of 28 attendees curious to see alley cropping and other agroforestry practices in action.
Read MoreView the 2022 winners of the 5th Youth Art Contest, and then vote for your favorite — The People’s Choice Awards.
Read MoreOur resident agroforester Carrie Brausieck has been researching, implementing, and educating on agroforestry in the region for over half a decade, but it’s only been the past two years that agroforestry has become widely noticed.
“We’re the only organization in the state that has an agroforestry program and a person on staff with an agroforestry title,” Carrie said. “Our program is leading the way for this innovative land use within our county and throughout the state.” Read on to learn about the work we've been doing in agroforestry.
Nick Pate of Raising Cane Ranch, in cooperation with Snohomish Conservation District and Washington State University, hosted a group of 33 people at his Snohomish farm the last week of September, to discuss agroforestry opportunities in Western Washington.
Read MoreWith the planting of a “multifunctional riparian forest buffer” the Pilchuck Julia Park is a new home to thousands of beautiful native trees and shrubs as well as hundreds of food producing trees and shrubs for the public to enjoy.
Read MoreWhat used to be a rock and garbage-filled ditch is now a scaled-down riverscape of native flowers, trees and shrubs, complete with several wood ornaments and a bridge that Paul built. The neighbors say they fall asleep to the sound of the stream.
Read MoreThis month we would like to spotlight a local farmer, John Garcia of Skipley Farm, who is doing great things in our community.
Read MoreA beaver swims through a channel likely created by some of its toothwork. Our WCC crew helps to create a larger tree buffer with live stakes.
Read MoreHere’s another wrap up of fairs and events we attended in August. Thanks for engaging with us at our booths!
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