Posts from Partners in Conservation
Learn what our some of our partners in conservation are working on and what educational and technical and financial assistance opportunities they have to offer. Check out the links below.
The following videos were produced through a grant supporting regional forestry efforts in partnership with Snohomish Conservation District.
NRCS in Washington Accepting Applications for Conservation Programs
“While NRCS accepts applications year-round, interested agricultural producers in Washington should apply by Dec. 18, 2026 to be considered for fiscal year 2027 funding.”
North Olympic Salmon Coalition Upcoming Events
“The North Olympic Salmon Coalition works to promote robust wild salmon stocks for families, fishers, and local economies by furthering habitat restoration and education on the North Olympic Peninsula. We are one of fourteen Regional Fisheries Enhancement Groups in Washington State, working directly with State agencies, tribal governments and local communities across the Olympic Peninsula.”
Jefferson Land Trust Upcoming Events
“Jefferson Land Trust is a private, nonprofit, community-driven conservation organization in Jefferson County, located on the stunning Olympic Peninsula of Washington state. We work with willing landowners in our area to choose protection strategies that meet both their conservation goals and financial needs.”
WSU Extension Jefferson County Regional Small Farms Upcoming Events
“The Regional Small Farms Program supports small to mid-sized farms by leveraging the broad resources of a major university to resolve issues and create a positive food future for our region.”
NRCS Conservation Practices and U.S. Pollinators
“A study by Virginia Tech in collaboration with USDA assessed the nationwide effectiveness of Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) conservation practices in delivering benefits to pollinators. Findings offer insights to inform data-driven decision making for U.S. pollinator conservation.”
Jefferson LandWorks Collaborative
“Jefferson LandWorks Collaborative, based in Jefferson County, WA, is a network of local non-profit partners working for a common goal: to make working lands in Jefferson County productive and profitable, thus ensuring their long term viability.”
Washington Farmland Trust’s Farm to Farmer
“Farm to Farmer is a program of Washington Farmland Trust that aims to help farmers find land, build capacity, access resources, and ultimately, thrive as business owners and stewards of the land.”
Olympic Peninsula Audubon Backyard Birding Educational Events
“The Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society promotes birding and habitat conservation through science-based education, advocacy, and stewardship.”
WSU Extension Forestry: Forest Stewardship Notes
“The WSU Extension Forestry program provides objective, research-based education and resources for owners of forested property as well as the general public.”
OSU: Forest modeling shows which harvest rotations lead to maximum carbon sequestration
Washington State Conservation Commission: Farmland Preservation Monthly Newsletter
NRCS-WA adopts new practice standard to improve air quality, energy efficiency
Farmers to be reimbursed for compost expenses in new WSDA program
NRCS Delivering Climate Solutions through the Inflation Reduction Act
Cascades to Coast Landscape Collaborative
DNR Financial Assistance for Wildfire Resilience and Forest Health
Strait Ecosystem Recovery Network Events Calendar