Spring had a splendid day planned for our Native Plant Sale and Expo this year with an abundant supply of sunshine, happy plant goers, and tons of conservation opportunities! Our sale is one of the biggest in the county, offering low-cost, native bare...
This position supports the WSU Whatcom County Agricultural Extension Program with research and outreach activities. A suitable candidate will need to work both in the field under varying weather conditions and in the office. Work may be solitary in remote outdoor locations. A flexible schedule during the week is required, depending upon job demands; nighttime and/or weekend...
WHATCOM CONSERVATION DISTRICT
BID OPENING RESULTS
Lake Terrell Dam Channel Restoration and Fish Passage Project
The 2012-2013 Whatcom Food & Farm Finder can now be found at a variety of locations throughout Whatcom County.
Local Farms & Food businesses at your fingertips...
Devin Mounts of the Huxley Student Chapter of the Air & Waste Management Association (AWMA) held a fundraiser this year to raise money to benefit local restoration projects. The project was a way to connect the club with the local community. Through his efforts over $500 was collected and used to purchase 253 plants to be donated to the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association....
Resource Specialist (Farm Planner) – resource specialist needed to do dairy nutrient management planning and implementation. A bachelor’s degree in animal, range, crop, or soil science is required. For application and job/benefit particulars call or email: Whatcom Conservation District, (360) 354-2035 x3, wcd@whatcomcd.org. This position is open until filled....
Events are OPEN to the PUBLIC and FREE!
All workshops are held on Sundays at 2:00pm
2012 GARDENING WORKSHOPS
The WSU Whatcom County Master Gardener program is offering gardening workshops taught by local experts, starting March 4 through August 26
at Tennant Lake Interpretive Center and Hovander Homestead...
**NEW FEATURE**
We have added a new map under "Dairy - Manure Spreading Advisory" that shows the current manure spreading advisory for Whatcom County. If you are thinking of applying manure, check here first to see if...
“All About Pruning” 2012, co-sponsored by the Western Washington Fruit Research Foundation and Washington State University, will be held Saturday, March 3, 2012 at the WSU Northwestern Washington Research & Extension Center, 16650 State Route 536, Mount Vernon.
Registration begins at 8:30 AM and the program features specialized pruning workshops and lectures, fruit...
The newest issue of your Conservation District newsletter is now being distributed throughout Whatcom county. Look for them at the libraries, local eateries, waiting rooms and more. If you are interested in being included on our mailing list click here.
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Deadline Draws Near for County to Decide Whether or Not to “Opt In”
It took over 3 years of negotiation between parties who rarely see things eye-to-eye, but hard work in the Ruckelshaus Process finally showed success when Governor Gregoire signed ESHB 1886, known as the Ruckelshaus Process bill earlier this year. The legislation creates the Voluntary Stewardship...
WSU Whatcom County Extension Community First Garden Project supports neighborhoods throughout Whatcom County in 
creating and maintaining community gardens in which residents can grow their own food.
According to the USDA, around 15% of the...
This years book includes over 250 coupons for Whatcom County businesses. The book contains over $9,000.00 in savings for only $12.00. Look inside for our plant sale coupon. $5 off your pre-orders and day of sale purchases (minimum purchase applies).
Now Available at these locations: ...
These podcasts are from the USGS CoreCast podcast.
Posted: 27 Jul 2011 05:00 PM PDT
America has questions about climate change, and the USGS has real answers. In this episode of Climate Connections,...
Friday June 10th, 2011
8:00am - 2:30pm
(lunch provided)
Take a Walk in the Woods!
See...
The 2011-2012 Whatcom Food & Farm Finder is here, your comprehensive map and resource for f nding the most nutritious, freshest and...
Although Spring was dragging its feet this year, the Whatcom Conservation District was able to attract...
We have published our Winter 2011 Newletter!
Here are some of the highlights.
Landowners
interested in USDA’s Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) have until
January 21, 2011 to apply for this year’s funding.
Authorized in the
2008 Farm Bill, CSP offers payments to producers who maintain a high
level of conservation on their land and who agree to adopt higher levels...
As part of a larger tour of the North Sound, the WCD staff and Board welcomed a small group (14) of distinguished EPA and WSDA directors, policy makers, and administrators to Whatcom County on August 10th. These included Larry Elworth...
Article by Jeremy Schwartz for the NorthernLight.com Community Newspaper on WCDs EPA Grants.
If you are looking for a way to haul your stall waste contact Green Earth Technologies (GET) they accept loads of raw manure and bedding for composting. Container rental through Sanitary Service Company.
See...
In 2009 and 2010, WSU researchers have seen incidences of damage caused to tomato, pepper, sunflower, beans and other plants most likely caused by aminopyralid residues in dairy derived organic soil amendments. We are trying to understand the extent of this complex issue and are working with involved parties to determine the best actions to move forward.
WSU Whatcom County...
This 96 page guide is designed to provide 4H horse members with fun activities that can improve horse, pasture, stream and farm health. Each activity includes quizzes, goal setting, and a merit badge system. For more information and help in getting started contact the Whatcom Conservation District
Whatcom...
The WCD small farm program offers landowners educational opportunities, technical information, and resource materials to help property owners create efficient farms where soil, water, air and habitat are protected. The best management practices (BMPs) are designed to benefit livestock, people and the environment.
Workshop and farm tour...
Landowners interested in USDA’s Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) have until June 25, 2010 to apply for this year’s funding.
Authorized in the 2008 Farm Bill, CSP offers payments to producers who maintain a high level of conservation on their land and who agree to adopt higher levels of stewardship. Eligible lands...
Our sale offers low cost bare root plants, ground...
Small Farm Costshare program available. Financial asisstance for fencing and
off-channel watering for your livestock. Click below to see more!
EPA updated the Nooksack River Watershed as a success story on its
national website. The WCD livestock program played a pivotal role in
the success. See http://www.epa.gov/owow/nps/Success319/state/wa_nook.htm
See also http://www.epa.gov...
Of the 47 Districts in Washington State, the Washington Association of Conservation Districts (WACD) awarded Whatcom Conservation District with the 2009 District of the Year award for showing tremendous efforts to get conservation on the ground and improving or building their overall program through coordinated planning with other entities. George Boggs, WCD Manager, and Joe Heller, WCD Board...
