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 a great crowd of plant...
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...
