Streamside forests are vital to protecting the health of our streams and the wildlife that depend on them. Let’s work together so we can continue to benefit from fishing, hunting, swimming, hiking, wildlife viewing, and recreating in our waterways!
Read MoreBare patches of soil, exposed rocks and roots, and crumbling banks are all signs of soil erosion. While erosion is a process that occurs naturally over time, our actions can accelerate it, or help slow it down. By planting a mixture of the native trees and shrubs listed below, you can help anchor and hold soil in place while also creating habitat, protecting water quality, and building soil health.
Read MoreIf you have spent years living near a stream or river, you know that the channel doesn’t stay put. Rivers and streams are dynamic – “healthy” streams are a constantly changing system. Streams are rarely naturally straight; rather, they wind their way through the landscape, meandering back and forth. Bank erosion, where the soil along a stream or river is washed away, is a natural process and is important for creating and maintaining habitat for salmon and other fish and wildlife.
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Snohomish Conservation District | 528 91st Ave NE, Lake Stevens, WA 98258 | 425-335-5634
