Cascadia Conservation District recently received a generous grant from the Confluence Health and Wenatchee Valley Medical Group Community Partnership Fund! Thanks to this grant, local elementary students in Wenatchee’s Mission View After School Program will enjoy unforgettable outdoor experiences like snowshoeing, stream exploration, and wildlife photography. These hands-on activities will help foster a deep connection to nature while building a stronger, healthier community. Kirk Beckendorf, a Cascadia CD staff member, expressed gratitude for the support: “This grant will provide opportunities for these students to connect with nature and develop a sense of place that will do a great deal to help better our community.” Thank you, Cascadia Conservation District, for your impactful work nurturing the next generation of environmental stewards! Learn more about the grant by reading this article.
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.
