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Commission announces December meeting

Monday, 02 November 2009

spokaneriverfrontpark.jpgThe Conservation Commission will hold a regular business meeting on December 3, 2009 at the Mirabeau Park Hotel and Convention Center in Spokane, WA.  The meeting will follow the Washington Association of Conservation Districts Annual Meeting. 

For more information, please contact Megan Finkenbinder at (360) 407-6209 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

For the official meeting announcement, click here

 

 

Green River flooding: How you can help your neighbor

Wednesday, 21 October 2009

helpyourneighbor.gifPeople and property in the Green River valley face increased flood risk this winter.

You can help! Do you live outside the flood area? Do you have extra land? You could help farmers save their large animals and equipment.

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Two funding opportunities available for Habitat Restoration

Tuesday, 13 October 2009

Whole Watershed Restoration Initiative

Ecotrust, in partnership with the NOAA Restoration Center, Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) and the Pacific Northwest Region of the U.S. Forest Service, is requesting project proposals for the 2010 cycle of the Whole Watershed Restoration Initiative (WWRI).  The goal of this program is to restore the natural functions of the whole watersheds in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, and to amplify community-based partnerships focused on the strategic restoration of Pacific salmon and steelhead ecosystems.

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Commission Announces Special Telephonic Meeting on October 13, 2009

Thursday, 08 October 2009

The Washington State Conservation Commission will hold a special telephonic meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 to discuss proposed changes to the Elections and Appointments Procedures.  The meeting will begin at 1:00 pm till 2:20 pm.  Please see the meeting notice for the official announcement.  The call-in numbers can be obtained by calling the Conservation Commission office at (360) 407-6200.

Official Meeting Notice:  WSCC October 13 Special Commission Meeting Notice WSCC October 13 Special Commission Meeting Notice 70.46 Kb

 

Whidbey Island and Snohomish Conservation District Special Assessment proposal hearings

Monday, 21 September 2009

On October 14, 2009 at 6:00 pm, the Board of Island County Commissioners will hold a public hearing at the Island County Annex Building, Basement Meeting Room, 1 North East Sixth Street, Coupeville, Washington, to consider whether to accept, modify and accept, or reject the Whidbey Island Conservation District's and Snohomish Conservation District's proposed system of special monetary assessments on land.

 And, on October 20, 2009 at 6:00 pm, the Board of Island County Commissioners will hold a public hearing at the Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead, Camano Island, Washington, to consider whether to accept, modify and accept, or reject the Whidbey Island Conservation District's and Snohomish Conservation District's proposed system of special monetary assessments on land.  

 

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Thurston CD Funded for Innovative Mycoberms

Wednesday, 26 August 2009

Tumwater, WA.—Both salmon and a local farms will benefit from a recent grant to the Thurston Conservation District. The $46,901 grant will pay for work to improve habitat for salmon and water quality in Pierre and Burns Creeks and in Totten Inlet while also increasing the capacity of the Oyster Bay Farm to pasture livestock and harvest shellfish.

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