Whittier Elementary Rain Garden
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Photos of the rain garden installation process at Whittier Elementary School in Everett by our Vet Crew this August.
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Washington Stormwater Center
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The Washington Stormwater Center conducts research including 16 experimental rain gardens. Each garden tests the effects of different soil, vegetation, and other factors that help filter rainwater and stormwater. Earlier this summer, the center concluded that the water was draining too quickly from the rain gardens, thereby losing all the filtration benefits of the special imported rain garden soil.
Read MorePrivate, Public and District Partnership Built to Solve Local Water Runoff Issue
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Do you have a water issue in your yard? It might be worth a phone call to us to see about what programs may be available and possible cost share to manage those issues.
Read MoreFall Task List for All Types of Properties
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The shorter days of autumn inspire us to slow down after a busy summer, but accomplishing a few tasks before the rains set in and the winds start to blow will make winter more pleasant and surprise you with a healthy land and soil-scape next spring.
Read MoreCommunity Comes Together to Enhance Their Shoreline
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Thanks to the commitment of the Livingston Bay community members, the new shoreline plants are growing and spreading in the beautiful nearshore environment.
Read MoreManaging to Prevent Parasite Infection
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Most large animal veterinarians I know readily say that all horses have or will have parasites at some point. Most of them also prescribe a regular de-worming schedule. While this has been accepted as a good standard practice, there are some things to consider.
Read MoreLocal Businesses Beautify and Restore Stormwater Ponds
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The Snohomish Conservation District gathered dozens of local volunteers last Thursday behind the Stanwood Camano Village to help restore a bare and degraded landscape right in their own backyard. Volunteers included employees from local businesses, including the YMCA, the Everett Clinic, Port Susan Dental Care, Subway, and Process Solutions.
Read MorePhotovoice Event an Inspirational Evening with Decision-makers and Local Farmers
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Agriculture Resilience: A Photovoice Exhibition presented a unique opportunity for decision-makers and the public to listen to farmers express their concerns for the future through photography.
Read MoreHighlights from Stillaguamish Festival of the River and Pow Wow
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Highlights from the 28th annual Festival of the River and Pow Wow held in Arlington, WA.
Read MoreVet Crew Sighting Plus Volunteers at Holy Rosary (Part Two)
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Here are more photos of the hard work being done by the Vet Crew, other staff and volunteers at the depave project in Pierce County.
Read MoreSmoke Gets in Your Horse's Eyes
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If the smoke is bothering you, there's a good chance it's bothering your horse, too. This article offers some practical tips to help.
Read MoreVet Crew Sighting at Holy Rosary in Tacoma -Depave Project (Part One)
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The Vet Crew spent a few days removing a big section of pavement in Tacoma, WA.
Read MoreHighlights from the Stanwood-Camano Fair
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The Best Lil' Fair in the West took place August 4 through 6 in Stanwood.
Read MoreHighlights from Silvana Fair
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Cam and Lois chatted with folks about our services and how they can take advantage of some of our programs, especially those geared for farms and rural properties.
Read MoreYou Can Learn a Lot on Your Commute Home
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If you live in Monroe, and commute to I-5 and places beyond, you may see an Arco station along your route on the north side of Highway 2. Next to that Arco station are 8 acres of wetlands that the Snohomish Conservation District is helping to restore through a Department of Ecology grant. It is a unique opportunity to be so close to a major roadway making it highly visible. The hope is that this project site will promote public education, a sense of stewardship and a personal connection to the watershed.
Read MoreMake Every Water Drop Count
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Water deeply but less often encourages deep roots and prevents diseases. Moistening the soil a little deeper than the roots grow draws them deeper—which is particularly important in the first 1 to 2 years after planting. Let the top few inches of soil dry before watering again so roots and soil life can breathe.
Read MoreStanwood Dairy Hosts Governor Inslee in Partnership Meeting
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“This was a great opportunity to demonstrate the value of public-private partnerships, multi-benefit projects, and locally led actions,” said District Manager of the Snohomish Conservation District Monte Marti. “It highlights the commitment to and importance of voluntary stewardship efforts by private landowners.”
Read MoreVet Crew Sighting in Monroe
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Recently, our crew was out in Monroe mowing and cutting back the Reed Canarygrass, which is a non-native invasive freshwater plant.
Read MorePhotovoice for Agricultural Resilience: Farmers educate decision-makers through photos.
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Seven farms took part in the Photovoice Project hosted by the Snohomish Conservation District and The Nature Conservancy. Through a series of four workshops, participants responded to two questions - "Why is agriculture important to our community?" and "What are the major challenges facing agriculture?" - through photos and discussion.
Read MoreOur Neighborhood Approach
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Our neighborhoods are perfect petri dishes for change - new homebuyers are continually moving in, many of our older homes are in need of upgrades, and as curious humans we love to see ‘what the neighbors are doing’.
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