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Walla Walla Economy Gets a Boost from District Projects

Featured Conservation
Monday, 04 May 2009

Hofer Dam with new fish screens above the fish ladder Every community across Washington is feeling the impact of our economic crisis. As jobs are lost and people tighten their belts yet another notch, any outside money to help stimulate local economies is appreciated. Just in time, Walla Walla County citizens have received a welcome boost thanks to the Walla Walla County Conservation District (WWCCD) and a series of Touchet River projects.

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Solar Powered Pump a Success in Western Washington

Featured Conservation
Wednesday, 03 December 2008

Cattle drinking from a solar powered water pump, Jefferson Conservation District A farmer on Snow Creek in Jefferson County’s Discovery Bay Watershed has a thriving herd of 150 beef cattle, but the only drinking water available to the cows used to be the nearby creek. The landowner was open to ideas for providing an alternative water source for his cattle, but stringing electric wire to the remote site for a water pump was not a good option.

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Landowners Applaud Bonaparte Creek Clean Up.

Featured Conservation
Tuesday, 18 November 2008

Bonapart Creek CleanupBonaparte Creek, a tributary to the Okanogan River, closely parallels State Route 20 east of Tonasket. The creek supports agriculture, forestry, mining, residential areas, and recreation. In addition, the lower mile of the creek is known spawning and rearing habitat for Upper Columbia threatened Steelhead.

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Thurston CD Reaches Out with Outdoor Learning Opportunities

Featured Conservation
Tuesday, 09 September 2008

Beach seining at Nisqually Reach This summer, Thurston County kids were treated to some special days of outdoor learning thanks to a “No Child Left Inside” grant and a group of caring community partners. Kids currently in foster homes got to explore the Deschutes River by observing stream bugs, conducting water quality tests, learning about native plants, and sketching their observations.

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