With support from the Riparian Plant Propagation Program (RPPP), Jefferson County Conservation District significantly expanded its capacity to grow and maintain native plants for local restoration efforts. The district operates its holding site at the Finnriver Cider Farm and Cidery through a partnership with the North Olympic Salmon Coalition, the district maintains a shared space that supports riparian restoration work throughout the region.
RPPP funding supported the installation of a shade structure and gravel beds, improving plant health and increasing the district’s ability to store and cultivate native stock. The site maintains several thousand plants annually, with additional plant purchases planned to meet future restoration needs.
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.
Snohomish Conservation District is expanding its riparian plant capacity while preparing for a new office and greenhouse facility. Through partnerships with Snohomish County, Edmonds College, and the Latino Educational Training Institute, the district maintains thousands of native plants and supports hands-on workforce development for local restoration efforts.
