Find Out What's Happening in the Conservation Commission
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.
USDA Seeking Applications to Expand Conservation Assistance to Underserved Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking applications for projects that will improve outreach to underserved producers and underserved communities about conservation programs and services and opportunities for students to pursue careers in agriculture, natural resources and related sciences.
Food System Support Grants Awarded to 11 Conservation Districts
SCC in partnership with the Washington State Food Policy Forum, has awarded $55,000 in grants to 11 conservation districts statewide to strengthen our food system.
WSRRI accepts proposals for fire recovery resources for private, tribal, and public landowners
Following historic fires in 2020 that burned 600,000 acres of shrubsteppe habitat in Washington, the Washington State Legislature made new funding available to benefit wildlife by restoring shrubsteppe habitat, implementing actions to help at-risk species, and supporting working lands in eastern Washington.
Chris Pettit re-appointed to Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee
Chris Pettit, executive director of the SCC, has been re-appointed to serve on the FRRCC; a panel that provides the EPA with advice on issues important to agriculture and rural communities.
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!
WACD Area Meeting SCC Handouts
Director Pettit will be highlighting these items during his presentation across the state. The attached packet provides information on: legislative updates, informational sheets about our programs, and the latest news on Conservation Month.
WSCC Enters Contract With WACD
The State Conservation Commission intends to enter into a contract with the Washington Association of Conservation Districts (WACD).
SCC Awards Sole Source Contract to Ross and Associates Environmental Consulting, Ltd.
The Washington State Conservation Commission intends to award a sole source contract to Ross and Associates Environmental Consulting, Ltd. DBA Ross Strategic for facilitation of and support for the Washington State Food Policy Forum.
Conservation districts awarded grants to support Washington’s food system
The Washington State Conservation Commission (SCC) has awarded $50,000 in Food System Support Grants to 11 conservation districts in the state.
Washington State conservationist elected president of national organization
On February 10, Michael Crowder of south central Washington was sworn in as president of the National Association of Conservation Districts, a nonprofit organization that represents the nation’s 3,000 conservation districts.