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About the Conservation Commission

SCC is the coordinating state agency for the 45 conservation districts (CDs) in Washington State. We work to conserve natural resources on all of our lands.

About the Commission
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Statewide Conservation Programs

Our conservation programs empower people to voluntarily take actions that keep natural resources and farmland healthy for all.

Grant Programs
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What are Conservation Districts?

Conservation Districts are trusted, community-based hubs of expertise and funding that work with people to achieve natural resource and land use goals.

What is a CD?

What's new at SCC?

Interested in learning more about conservation in Washington State? Our SCC News and event calendar connect you with stories about recent conservation work, important updates from our office, and upcoming opportunities for you to get involved.

News & Updates
Event Calendar
Recent Updates

Seeking comments on proposed election rule changes

June 2, 2026

The Washington State Conservation Commission (SCC) is seeking comments on several proposed changes to conservation district (CD) election rules. Public comments are due at 5:00 pm on July 31, 2026.

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Opening public comment on a proposed change to the Policy on Policies

May 27, 2026

Policy #2023-09: “SCC Procedure on Creating a New Policy” (also referred to as the “Policy on Policies”) provides guidance to the Washington State Conservation Commission (SCC) when developing a new policy. The Policy on Policies requires SCC to hold a 45-day public comment period prior to adopting or amending policies that impact conservation districts.

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New conservation campaign
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Join the Ripple Effect: Together We're Restoring Washington's Waterways

All across Washington people are coming together to restore our rivers and streams. We’re planting trees and shrubs to cool and purify water, creating healthier habitats for salmon and wildlife. From streams to rivers to the ocean, every action strengthens our interconnected waterways—supporting vibrant habitats, productive farmland, and clean water for all.

Explore the Ripple Effect and see how Conservation Districts are making an impact at conserve.wa.gov.

Join the Ripple Effect!

Find Your Conservation District in Washington State

Use our interactive map to locate the district nearest you! Washington conservation districts help people take care of everything they can see outside their windows–from farms, to forests, to urban yards, to rivers, lakes, and coastline.

Conservation District Map

Conservation District Spotlights

Rock Lake Conservation District Tackles Erosion Along Palouse River

Rock Lake Conservation District

Rock Lake Conservation District worked with a local landowner to install rock toe protection along a half-mile stretch of the Palouse River, successfully preventing erosion and improving water flow after a flooding event.

Badger Mountain Restoration

South Douglas Conservation District

South Douglas Conservation District's 115-acre fuels reduction project on Badger Mountain has improved forest health, enhanced wildlife habitat, and increased wildfire resilience, making the area safer for both residents and wildlife.

King Conservation District Distributes 70,000 Native Plants for Restoration

King Conservation District

King Conservation District’s 2024 native plant sale distributed nearly 70,000 native trees, shrubs, and groundcovers to support restoration projects and promote pollinator-friendly plants across King County.

Grant Programs & Collaborations

Our grant programs empower communities to maintain healthy natural resources and working lands. These services are frequently provided through conservation districts.

Grant Programs
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Grant Programs

Sustainable Farms and Fields (SFF)

Learn more about SFF Grants
Grant Programs

Riparian Plant Propagation Program (RPPP)

Learn more about RPPP Program
Grant Programs

Riparian Grant Program (RGP)

Learn more about Riparian Grants
Grant Programs

Office of Farmland Preservation (OFP)

Learn more about OFP

New wildflower seeds available to Conservation Districts!

SCC is distributing new wildflower seed packs to our districts to promote native pollinator habitat in Washington. There are new seed packs for both our western and eastern climates. Learn more about our new wildflower seeds.

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