The Wetland Plant Cooperative and Native Plant Holding Facility, operated by King Conservation District, demonstrates a unique approach to water conservation and habitat restoration. Located at the King County Wastewater Treatment Facility, the site uses reclaimed water from the treatment process to sustain its inventory of native plants.
With support from SCC's Riparian Plant Propagation Program, the facility was expanded to grow native plants for river and streambank restoration projects. These plants are essential for improving salmon habitat throughout Washington, contributing to healthier aquatic ecosystems.
This innovative initiative highlights the benefits of sustainable water use while advancing critical restoration efforts. It’s a practical and effective solution for conserving water and supporting native fish populations.
In an arid landscape dominated by dryland grain production and rangeland, this pilot focuses on reducing soil loss, improving water availability, and supporting habitat health. By tracking conservation practices and applying watershed tools, the work helps partners better understand how voluntary conservation supports resilient working lands under changing conditions.
In a working lands landscape shaped by dryland farming, grazing, and irrigated agriculture, this pilot focuses on reducing erosion, keeping soil on the land, and improving stream and habitat conditions. By tracking conservation practices and applying watershed tools, the work helps partners better understand how voluntary conservation supports resilient farms and healthy watersheds.
Within a productive agricultural landscape shaped by dairy and crop production, this pilot focuses on improving water quality, managing nutrients, and reducing flood risks. Monitoring and conservation tracking help partners understand how voluntary conservation supports both farm viability and long-term watershed health.
