Clallam Conservation District's Dungeness River Levee Setback Revegetation project has restored 43 acres of floodplain habitat. During five planting events, volunteers and Washington Conservation Corps crew members installed nearly 23K native trees and shrubs in the ground. This effort addressed decades of floodplain dysfunction caused by the levee— improving river health by reducing flow velocities, creating pools for fish, and cooling water temperatures. Amazing work, Clallam CD!
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.
