What Are Conservation Districts?
Conservation districts are one of the best kept secrets in our state.
Conservation districts connect people with voluntary actions that protect the health of our air, water, soil, habitats, and farmland.
As community-based hubs for natural resource expertise and funding, they are led and staffed by locals who understand the landscapes and communities they serve. Every county in Washington’s 39 counties is represented by at least one conservation district–we have 45 in all!
Your local conservation districts provides:
- Services that are non-regulatory and customized to support local people, properties, and natural resources.
- Property-specific plans to help you achieve your conservation and land use goals.
- Grant funding and affordable services to support actions that improve the health of our water, soil, air, landscapes, and habitats.
- Technical expertise for planning, permitting, and project construction.
Examples of some services your local conservation district may offer:
- Habitat restoration and enhancement
- Community native plant sales and events
- Livestock and nutrient management
- Soil, forest, and rangeland health
- Natural disaster preparedness and recovery
- Irrigation water management
- Stormwater management
- Environmental education and outreach for groups or schools
- Urban agriculture support
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Get Involved!
Find your local Conservation District to learn how you can make a difference.
Learn MoreAbout the Conservation Commission
The Washington State Conservation Commission (SCC) partners with conservation districts and other organizations to conserve natural resources across Washington through voluntary and incentive-based programs.
As the coordinating agency for the state’s 45 conservation districts, SCC supports efforts that empower communities to implement conservation practices, ensuring the long-term health of natural resources and agriculture.
