Although 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.

View the 2022 winners of the 5th Youth Art Contest, and then vote for your favorite — The People’s Choice Awards.

“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.

Here some urban gardening classes taking place in the south part of the county in September.

Here’s a success story of a Lawns to Lettuce cost-share recipient from Lynnwood.

On the solstice, June 21, homeowners, SCD staff, WSU Master Gardeners, City of Lynnwood staff, and volunteers from Edmonds Community College, planted 7 rain gardens in the Perrinville Watershed of Lynnwood.

Photo is of Laura one of the WSU Master Gardeners.

Thank you to our partners including Boeing, King Conservation District, City of Lynnwood, Tulalip Tribes, Lowe’s, and YOU, for making these rain barrel sales possible. Each drop of water saved is good for all of us!

Throughout April and May, there are several opportunities to experience Snohomish Conservation District's Sound Education program for youth around the county. Sno-Isle Libraries is hosting the following programs in Sultan, Lynnwood, Monroe, and Edmonds.

To learn more or sign up for this opportunity, contact Derek Fada, City of Lynnwood, 425.670.5242.

The City of Lynnwood is partnering with Snohomish Conservation District, Edmonds Community College, and WSU Extension-Snohomish County to fund a limited number of rain gardens and rain catchment systems for homeowners. These can be beautiful improvements to your landscape, and help save our urban streams at the same time