Washington State Conservation Commission

As a part of the Commissions ongoing effort to promote private conservation efforts, the Commission is pleased to present a new feature on our website called "Conservation in the News". This feature will bring to our visitors news stories we feel are interesting or pertinent to soil and water conservation and/or Washington State Conservation Districts.  Please click the read more link below for our June news update.  (Please note, these stories are provided for informational purposes only and should not be taken to be endorsements by the WSCC).

• "Restoring the Earth helps veterans heal" CNN.com. May 19, 2009.
• "Quadrant Homes Recognized with 2009 Energy Star Leadership-in-Housing Award" Earth Times. May 19, 2009.
• "Transfer of development rights a first in Kittitas County" Daily Record. May 19, 2009.
• "Decision on contested conservation district seat nears" Peninsula Daily News. May 20, 2009.
• "Farmers keep their property tax break" Capital Press. May 21, 2009.
• "Wiley Jr. loses bid for conservation board"Peninsula Daily News. May 21, 2009.
• "Farm tours offer tips to manage mud, manure" Columbian.com. May 22, 2009.
• "Washington governor orders cutbacks in emissions"Los Angeles Times. May 23, 2009.
• "KID touts 10-year, $58M water saving plan" The News Tribune. May 26, 2009.
• "Stanwood students win state environmental competition" HeraldNet. May 27, 2009.
• "Residents still concerned over airport plan" Methow Valley News. May 27, 2009.
• "Holy Rosary students pilot state "Green School" program" West Seattle Herald. June 4, 2009.
• "Mud fight on the Skagit" Crosscut.com. June 4, 2009.