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Washington State Conservation Commission

We support our state’s 45 conservation districts and design solutions that meet state and local natural resource needs.

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Get Your Land & Home Wildfire Ready

Wildfire seasons are growing longer and more intense. Now is the time to protect your home, land, and community! Read our post this month on Wildfire Awareness and how to prepare and programs to help.

Wildfire Awareness Post

Riparian Grant Program

The Riparian Grant Program provides funding for projects to restore and protect riparian habitat to maintain healthy ecosystems and preserve biodiversity.

Learn more about Riparian Grants
Kettle River Reflections By Bill Chamberlin, Ferry Conservation District
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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
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Recent Updates:

VSP Funding guidelines open for public comment

May 15, 2025

The State Conservation Commission (SCC) has proposed updated Voluntary Stewardship Program funding guidelines. Per SCC’s Policy on Policies, VSP is seeking comments on the proposed guidelines revisions for 45 days, starting May 15 and ending June 29.

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FPLA Guidelines Open for Public Comment

May 15, 2025

The 45-day public comment period for the Farmland Protection and Land Access (FPLA) program guidelines is now open.

Read More

New conservation campaign:

Ripple Effect
Tree Planting by Emma Kilgore, Snohomish CD
Tree Planting by Emma Kilgore, Snohomish CD

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.

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Conservation District Spotlights

Invasive Species Removal

Grays Harbor Conservation District

Pacific Conservation District has removed over 387,000 invasive European green crabs since January 2022!

Changing the Face of the Landscape

Whatcom Conservation District

Riparian buffers, such as the one shown in the photo, now span along 132 miles of stream in Whatcom County!

Clark Conservation District: Empowering urban/small acreage farms

Clark Conservation District

The district provides services that help conserve natural resources and keep the a local farm viable amid rapid development pressure.

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)

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Grant Programs

Riparian Plant Propagation Program (RPPP)

RPPP Program

Grant Programs

Riparian Grant Program (RGP)

Learn More about Riparian Grants

Collaborations

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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