Effective conservation starts with understanding what motivates landowners. This work explores the economic, social, and practical factors that influence participation in voluntary conservation, including incentives, stewardship values, risk, and long-term land management goals. Insights help shape programs that are locally relevant, accessible, and more likely to result in lasting conservation outcomes.
This survey gathers insight into landowner priorities, economic realities, and decision-making factors that influence participation in voluntary conservation. Findings help shape programs and outreach that support both agricultural viability and natural resource stewardship. Also related to: Science in Action
This work applies behavior-change science to better understand what motivates conservation adoption and what barriers may exist. Insights help improve outreach, incentives, and program design to support effective, voluntary conservation on working lands. Also related to: Science in Action
This effort brings together local partners, researchers, and conservation practitioners to explore sediment sources in the Hangman Creek watershed. The workshop supported the development of a collaborative study to better understand how land use and watershed processes influence sediment loading, helping guide future conservation planning and implementation. Pilot watershed: Spokane
This publication examines how incentive payments can encourage landowners to participate in riparian restoration. It highlights key economic, legal, and policy considerations and provides guidance for designing locally tailored programs that support both landowners and ecosystem health. Also related to: Conservation Benefits
This documentary explores the connections between land, community, and stewardship in the Palouse. Through local voices and experiences, it highlights the values and decisions that shape conservation across working landscapes. Pilot watershed: Spokane
This publication explores how incentive programs influence landowner participation in riparian conservation. It reviews program successes, challenges, costs, and benefits, and provides recommendations to strengthen conservation outcomes across Washington. Also related to: Conservation Benefits
