Washington State Conservation Commission

Conservation districts work with landowners on a voluntary basis, providing incentive-based conservation help on private lands. Why?  Because private land management is key to conserving Washington State's renewable natural resources.

Conservation districts are a unique form of non-regulatory government, matching local needs with technical and financial resources to help landowners solve on-the-ground conservation issues.  Nearly 250 citizens devote their time, energy and talent in providing local governance of Washington's 47 conservation districts!

Chapter 89.08 Revised Code of Washington authorizes conservation districts and provides the framework for their activities.

Learn more by contacting your local conservation district office.  Meeting days are listed on our monthly conservation district meeting schedule, or use our statewide map to find your nearest conservation district. View examples of conservation work performed by conservation districts on our featured conservation pages.

The Washington State Conservation Commission provides assistance and guidance to Washington's conservation districts.