Tips, tricks, and a quick peek into the everyday life of the conservation district.
In 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 MoreAlthough most of us refuse to use umbrellas, the fact remains that our annual rainfall averages about 35 inches in the western part of the county and increases sharply as you approach the Cascade Mountains. Managing the stormwater runoff resulting from all of this rain remains a crucial part of Snohomish Conservation District’s work to reduce pollution in our streams, rivers, and Puget Sound.
Read MoreThe Puget Sound region is one of the fastest growing urban population centers in the United States, and the added concrete, metal and other impervious surfaces, coupled with tree loss, has increased stormwater runoff.
Read MoreStudies have proven what many of us have suspected for a long time: planting trees in urban areas measurably improves quality of life and overall health of the residents living in those spaces. However, these trees have another secret benefit. Urban trees can also play a vital role in addressing stormwater problems.
Read MoreWatch our onsite video from the Perrinville Watershed in November 2020 featuring our super productive Veterans Conservation Corps Crew.
Read MoreThe business entrepreneurship course of Cultivating Success registration is open! Learn how to farm in a financially sustainable way.
Read More“Orcatober” is officially in the books!
COVID-19 has been a disruption for all of us, but it couldn’t get in the way of recovery efforts for our Southern Resident Killer Whales. We were fortunate to be able to celebrate Orca Recovery Day with all who participated in our scavenger hunt, rain barrel sale and Eco Challenge.
Read MorePlant Sale pickups in the age of COVID-19.
Read MoreOur 2020 Annual Plant Sale plans have changed. There will not be a walk-up sale. Pick ups will be staggered to limit exposure to COVID-19.
Read MoreOur 2020 Annual Plant Sale plans have changed. There will not be a walk-up sale, but you’ll be able to pre-order again starting Monday, March 9th. Pick ups will be staggered to limit exposure to COVID-19.
Read MoreWe are monitoring the evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and are taking the recommended precautions to keep everyone healthy.
Read MoreHere’s the wrap up of Orca Day events in Snohomish Conservation District. We’re excited to see it grow from around 20 volunteers in 2018 to a much larger reach in 2019.
Read MoreHere is a gallery of the second annual Youth Conservation Art Contest winners.
Read MoreHorses have the ability to be and do many things, and one of the things we have found they can do is to help save our orcas.
Photo credit: Creative Commons, Kat Kellner
Read MoreWe are grateful for the doers. On Saturday, November 10, groups of caring citizens gathered around the Puget Sound to help create more habitat for the Chinook salmon that feed the Orcas. Learn more about this regional initiative.
Read MoreOur Food Bank Map is ready! Find your nearest food bank and learn what kind and when they accept your extra fresh produce.
Lawns to Lettuce / Project Harvest
Read MoreShare your input to shape the future of Snohomish Conservation District's work. The 5 Year Planning Survey will open soon.
Read MoreHere is a gallery of the first annual Youth Conservation Art Contest winners. The winners' art is now on display at The Loft Coffee Bar in Everett through April 13, 2018.
Read MoreNice write up from Sea Mar Community Health Center on their volunteer event a couple weekends ago.
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