Programs & Services
The Okanogan Conservation District provides service free of cost to landowners and residents within the district's boundaries.
District programs are inclusive of many kinds of conservation projects and services and categorized under five general natural resource categories: agriculture, forests & wildfire, aquatics & habitats, education, and communications & outreach.
Agriculture - Water Resources & Range
Our program includes:
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Save Water Save Energy (Okanogan PUD)
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Water quantity & conservation
Forests & Wildfire
Our program includes:
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Forest health
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Wildfire resiliency & preparedness
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Wildfire recovery
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Home risk assessments & post-fire assessments
Aquatics & Habitats
Our program includes:
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Stream health and wetland restoration
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Water quality improvements
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Plant, animal, and ecosystem health
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Pollinator plantings
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Native plant selection
Education
Our program includes:
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PreK-12 lessons
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Outdoor field explorations
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Envirothon competition
Communications & Outreach
Our program includes:
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Community tabling events
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Community meetings & projects
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Volunteer program (must be 14+)
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Educational resources and program guides
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Soil health, air quality, forest health, and water resources
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Wildfire resiliency and recovery resources
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Social media, website, and traditional media outreach
Projects
At the district we are able to provide assistance for smaller customizable conservation projects that fit your needs as a landowner. We can also help connect you with other organizations and partners if you need assistance with larger-scale projects. Learn more about our current projects, programs, and services below!
Drought Preparedness Plan (LDPP)
The Okanogan Conservation District is working with various partners across Okanogan County to create a Local Drought Preparedness Plan (LDPP). This project gathers input from community members to understand local drought risks and impacts and help identify projects that can improve the resiliency of water resources for our communities.
Okanogan County Water Bank (OCWB)
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A local water bank aims to protect water rights, prevent water from leaving the County, and to have a place where water resources are locally administered and available for agriculture, habitat, and residential needs. We will host public meetings throughout 2024 as the development of the bank continues.
Voluntary Stewardship Program (VSP)
We help agricultural producers with new and/or existing conservation projects that meet VSP objectives to 1) protect critical areas on agricultural lands and 2) maintain agriculture viability of local farmers, ranchers, and producers. Are you an agricultural user? Visit our page to fill out a stewardship checklist and learn more!
Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)
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The Okanogan Conservation District is embarking on a journey with Okanogan County and many other partners to update the 2013 CWPP. We will work throughout 2024 to gather input from communities and partners to prioritize wildfire mitigation actions that will be the focus of responders and agencies for the next 5-10 years.
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