It is never too early to inspire children to care for the environment. Jefferson County Conservation District recently hosted a planting event in the Upper Tarboo Wetlands that exemplified the power of conservation across generations. Among the attendees was a family whose father, as a child, had participated in planting events in this same watershed. Now, years later, he has returned to the site with his own children to plant native trees.
This event is part of Jefferson County Conservation District’s efforts to restore and enhance wetland habitats through community engagement. By involving families in hands-on restoration activities, the district helps foster a lifelong connection to conservation and instills values of environmental stewardship in younger generations.
The story of this family demonstrates the lasting impact of these programs, as they bring communities together and inspire a commitment to preserving natural resources for the future.
Palouse Conservation District’s FLOURISH program is a farmer-led effort advancing soil health and climate resilience across the Inland Northwest.
Generations of farming along Hangman Creek have faced erosion and water quality challenges. Through a partnership between the Spokane and Pine Creek Conservation Districts and the Washington State Department of Ecology, local landowners are restoring natural stream channels, planting native vegetation, and stabilizing creek banks, all while keeping working lands productive. Together, they’re proving that voluntary conservation benefits both farms and fish.
Generations of farming along Hangman Creek have faced erosion and water quality challenges. Through a partnership between the Spokane and Pine Creek Conservation Districts and the Washington State Department of Ecology, local landowners are restoring natural stream channels, planting native vegetation, and stabilizing creek banks, all while keeping working lands productive. Together, they’re proving that voluntary conservation benefits both farms and fish.
