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.

The 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.

Studies 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.

Watch our onsite video from the Perrinville Watershed in November 2020 featuring our super productive Veterans Conservation Corps Crew.

The business entrepreneurship course of Cultivating Success registration is open! Learn how to farm in a financially sustainable way.

“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.

Plant Sale pickups in the age of COVID-19.

Our 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.

Our 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.