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Interested in learning more about conservation in Washington State? Our news announcements connect you with stories about recent conservation work, important updates from our office, and upcoming opportunities for you to get involved.
WADE Conference Registration is Open!
It’s that time of year! The 2025 WADE Conference will be held at the Sleeping Lady Resort in Leavenworth, WA on June 9-11, 2025.
CTD Training Scholarships Available!
CTD is offering a limited number of $500 training scholarships to support those looking to complete on-line or in-person training for professional development by May 31, 2025. Get details and find the scholarship request form on the CTD website.Note: This scholarship CANNOT be used for the WADE conference.
2025-27 Grant and Contract Policy and Procedure Manual
SCC is convening a group of conservation district volunteers to review the current Grant and Contract Policy and Procedure Manual and work together with us on improvements. We are inviting diverse perspectives from districts, district managers and direct fiscal staff, for a total of two representatives participating from each of our regions. This effort will involve at least one in-person meeting followed by virtual gatherings. We value your insight and collaboration as we work to make meaningful improvements.
2024 Districts of the Year
Every year SCC chooses a district of the year from each of the six WACD regions. The awards are presented at the WACD area meetings in the fall. Read more to find out which districts were picked this year for the regional District of the Year Awards.
2024 SCC Supplier Diversity Forecasted Needs Report
In compliance with Department of Enterprise Services Supplier Diversity Policy DES-090-06 the State Conservation Commission has compiled a Forecasted Needs Report for all non-competitive and competitive purchases for the upcoming fiscal year.
CD Elections Training is on September 26
On Sept. 26, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. we will hold the annual elections training. It is mandatory for each district to have at least one staff member attend this training – preferably the staff designated as the election supervisor. It is also highly recommended to have at least one backup staff as well.
Official Conservation district election results
At its May 16, 2024,meeting, the Washington State Conservation Commission certified and announced election winners for 44 conservation districts.
CCA Pre-application Notifications
Moving forward, for any SCC grant program that is funded by the Climate Commitment Act, the statute (RCW 70A.65.305) requires that applicants notify, “all affected federally recognized Tribes within the project area,” about their proposed project as early as possible prior to approval of funding.
Riparian Grant Program Funding Available
New guidelines are now in place for SCC's Riparian Grant Program (RGP). Funding is available for Washington conservation districts to restore and maintain riparian management areas.
SCC Supplier Diversity Forecasted Needs Report
In compliance with Department of Enterprise Services Supplier Diversity Policy DES-090-06 the State Conservation Commission has compiled a Forecasted Needs Report for all non-competitive and competitive purchases for the upcoming fiscal year.
Conservation district elections official results
At its May 18, 2023, meeting, the Washington State Conservation Commission certified and announced the winners of all 45 conservation district elections. Get the results here!
Pollinator habitat seed packets available to conservation districts
Food System Support Grant availability for conservation districts
SCC announces a limited grant opportunity for funding to support food system activities at conservation districts. Up to $5,000 will be available to each successful grant applicant. The deadline for application submittals is Wednesday, January 18, 2023, by 5:00 p.m. Funding must be used for activities that will result in products in hand or activities completed by June 30, 2023.
2022 District of the Year Awards
The Washington State Conservation Commission (SCC) is excited to announce the recipients of the 2022 District of the Year Awards!
Food system grants awarded to 10 Conservation Districts
Funding from the State Conservation Commission will support food security and food systems across the state. The Washington State Conservation Commission (SCC), in partnership with the Washington State Food Policy Forum, has awarded $48,500 in grants to 10 conservation districts statewide to strengthen our food system, especially in underserved and under-resourced communities.
Conservation district photo contest captures spectrum of Washington natural resources, farmland
The SCC is pleased to announce winners and finalists of the 2021 Conservation District Photo Contest!
State Conservation Commission makes changes to improve conservation district election clarity, accountability
At their September 17 meeting, members of the Washington State Conservation Commission unanimously voted to make several changes to state regulations for conservation district elections. Changes are designed to improve accountability and make things more clear for candidates and voters.