In 2020, the Labor Day Firestorm burned nearly 300,000 acres in the Pine Creek area-- devastating homes, forests, farmlands, and pastures. In response, Pine Creek CD partnered with land stewards in its community to help restore their land and livelihoods.
Their impact:
These efforts are helping to regenerate wildlife habitat, improve water quality, and support local livestock operations. One landowner shared, "This program was a game changer for my operation." Together, they are rebuilding stronger.
Wildfire resilience work on Jackson Ranch near Nespelem, Washington was put to the test when the July 2026 Kaiser Canyon Fire swept through.
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.
