Conservation Success Stories

The Conservation Commission and conservation districts integrate  science, technology, and effective strategies for engaging people into our  voluntary solutions. This helps us build community around conservation and  deliver multi-benefit results. You’ll find examples of these solutions—and  the results we’ve been able to celebrate with participating landowners and  partners—in these community success stories.

Kittitas County Conservation District Partners with Yakama Nation for Habitat and Water Quality Restoration

Kittitas County Conservation District

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:

  • Installing more than 120,000 feet of irrigation pipeline.
  • Placing fish screens and aquatic organism passages.
  • Planting trees and shrubs.

Thank you, Kittitas County Conservation District, for your work to restore habitat and improve water quality and availability.

More Community Stories:

Scaling Up Production for Statewide Riparian Restoration

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.

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Grays Harbor Conservation District

Maintaining a Robust Plant Inventory for Restoration

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.

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Snohomish Conservation District

Advancing Nursery Growth and Community Partnerships

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.

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