Snohomish Conservation District is expanding its riparian plant capacity with support from the Riparian Plant Propagation Program (RPPP). The district is preparing for a transition to a new office and greenhouse facility, where future plants will be grown and maintained.
At its current holding site, operated in partnership with Snohomish County, the district cares for more than 4,000 container plants. The site also serves as a hands-on learning environment through a collaboration with Edmonds College’s Restoration for All initiative and the Latino Educational Training Institute (LETI), which provides paid internship opportunities for community members interested in restoration careers. This partnership strengthens both the health of the plants and the workforce supporting local ecological recovery.
With support from the Riparian Plant Propagation Program, large-scale native plant production is underway through a partnership with Puget Sound Plants, enabling the cultivation and statewide distribution of more than 30,000 riparian plants. This high-volume nursery system strengthens Washington’s restoration supply chain and ensures consistent access to locally grown native material.
Grays Harbor Conservation District maintains tens of thousands of native plants annually at a partner-operated holding site, using gravel beds and nursery infrastructure to support healthy plant growth and regional riparian restoration. Through project support and community distribution, the district helps meet evolving restoration needs across the region.
Jefferson County Conservation District expanded its native plant holding capacity at Finnriver through new gravel beds and a shade structure, strengthening regional riparian restoration efforts through a shared, multi-partner site.
