Kittitas County Conservation District, in partnership with the Yakama Nation, is addressing resource concerns related to decreasing fish and wildlife habitat, water quantity for agriculture, and water quality in Kittitas County.
Together, KCCD and the Yakama Nation have implemented several projects in the Upper Yakima River watershed, including:
Thank you, Kittitas County Conservation District, for your work to restore habitat and improve water quality and availability.
A short video from Pacific Conservation Districts shares how no-till farming is helping a local grower improve soil health, reduce costs, and protect water quality.
This $2.4M river restoration project on the Satsop River includes reshaping the riverbank and adding log jams to improve water flow and create a better habitat for wildlife. With 400+ acres of riparian restoration planned, the project is already helping to reduce flooding and improve the river's health.
