Education - Conservation/Natural Resources Snohomish County offered at Washington State University Cooperative Extension Service - Snohomish County
Volunteers and youth actively help people of Snohomish County observe, learn, appreciate and care for renewable natural resources with emphasis on forest, water, wildlife and fish.
Volunteers and youth actively help people of Snohomish County observe, learn, appreciate and care for renewable natural resources with emphasis on forest, water, wildlife and fish. The goal is to meet community needs while respecting the environment.
Western Organization of Resource Councils (WORC) offered at Western Organization of Resource Councils
Provide information and resources for stewardship and conservation of the land, water, and energy resources; family farms and sustainable agriculture; and civic engagement.
A regional network of grassroots community organizations who are committed to building sustainable environmental and economic communities by providing training and coordinating issue work for stewardship of the land, water and air resources.
Provides information and support for social equality and economic opportunity to new businesses and non-profits connected to agriculture, ecology, and the environment.
Creates economic opportunity and support to new businesses, nonprofits, alliances, networks and programs within the community to help build economic prosperity through the advancement of social equity and environmental well-being.
Washington Farmland Trust offered at Washington Farmland Trust
Provides information and access to programs in conservation and stewardship for keeping Washington State farm lands in production.
Protects and stewards threatened farmland across Washington State by keeping land in production and connecting access for future generations of farmers.
Oregon Rural Action offered at Oregon Rural Action
Promote social justice, agricultural and economic sustainability, and stewardship of the region’s land, air and water.
A grassroots membership-based organization working to promote social justice, agricultural and economic sustainability, and stewardship of eastern Oregon’s land, air and water.
Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians offered at Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians
Dedicated to promoting Tribal self determination and sovereignty.
Develops and pursues regional strategies for the development, protection and advancement of the interests of member Tribes and their people in the areas represented by ATNI committees which include: cultural affairs, economic development, human and social services, natural resources and environment, Tribal governance, and ad hoc task forces. Each committee and task force shall determine its own mission and course consistent with the operating policies and principles of the Affiliated Tribes.
Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland offered at Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland
Provides advocacy, agricultural infrastructure, community support and farmland protection in Skagit County.
Skagitonians to Preserve Farmland exists to ensure the economic viability of Skagit County agriculture and its required infrastructure through farmland protection, advocacy, research, education, and public awareness.
Offers opportunities for community education and engagement for the land of the Methow Valley.
An environmental conservation agency that uses innovative approaches to protect healthy land, clean water and fresh air; connect people to the land; support local agriculture; and be a role model for the Methow Valley.
Skagit County Farmland Legacy Program offered at Skagit County
A state grant program that creates and conserves parks, wildlife habitats and farms.
A county initiative that purchases agricultural easements on Skagit farmland, and works to support policies, programs, and plans that enhance the protection of farmland. Funding comes from the conservation tax and is often leveraged with federal and state grants and private donations.
Land Conservation offered at Thurston Conservation District
Promotes voluntary stewardship among landowners in Thurston County. Conservation districts are voluntary, non-regulatory legal subdivisions of state government that administer programs to conserve natural resources.
Promotes voluntary stewardship among landowners in Thurston County. Conservation districts are voluntary, non-regulatory legal subdivisions of state government that administer programs to conserve natural resources.
Offers free and low cost services such as:
- conservation planning,
- soil testing,
- equipment rentals,
- cost share and technical assistance with conservation issues throughout the county.
Also offers a variety of educational tours and workshops, some topics include:
- pasture management,
- nutrient management,
- noxious weed ID and removal,
- native plant ID,
- shoreline living,
- prairie habitat and more.
Hosts several volunteer events, including the annual Native Plant Sale and restoration work parties throughout the community.
Home to South Sound GREEN, a watershed education program for students grades 4-12.
WA Association of Conservation Districts offered at WA Association of Conservation Districts
Association that works to protect and conserve natural resources within Washington State.
Provides support to conservation districts in the areas of technical capacity development, leadership training, government relations, strategic planning, governance, conservation funding, legislation and information sharing.
Provides programs, financial assistance, and technical resources to support farmers to conserve, maintain, or improve their natural resources.
Provides farmers, ranchers and forest landowners programs and incentives to conserve the nation’s soil, water, air and other natural resources. All programs are voluntary and offer science-based solutions that benefit both the landowner and the environment.
Provides programs, financial assistance, and technical resources to support farmers to conserve, maintain, or improve their natural resources.
Provides farmers, ranchers and forest landowners programs and incentives to conserve the nation’s soil, water, air and other natural resources. All programs are voluntary and offer science-based solutions that benefit both the landowner and the environment.
San Juan County Land Bank offered at San Juan County Land Bank
Conserving special places and the rural character of the San Juan Islands.
To preserve in perpetuity areas in San Juan County that have environmental, agricultural, aesthetic, cultural, scientific, historic, scenic or low-intensity recreational value and to protect existing and future sources of potable water.