Salmon in the Classroom The Benton Conservation District and Franklin Conservation District are proud to sponsor “Salmon in the Classroom” in eastern Washington. Through this… Continue Reading Salmon in the Classroom: Benton & Franklin CDsContinue Reading
In late January, the Washington Invasive Species Council approved an updated version of the statewide invasive species strategy. Justin Bush, Executive Coordinator for the Washington… Continue Reading Washington Rolls Out Updated Invasive Species Plan – PNW AG NetworkContinue Reading
Many land managers have increased their use of prescribed fire (that is, controlled burns) to actively manage landscapes that are at higher risk of wildfire.… Continue Reading Latest report on prescribed burning shows an encouraging, upward trend in its utilization nationwide – National Association of State ForestersContinue Reading
With about a month left in winter, Washington’s mountain snowpack is close to or above normal levels. Idaho’s situation is a mixed bag. Source: On… Continue Reading On The Back-End Of Winter, Washington Snowpack Is Generally Normal, With Idaho A Mixed Bag | Northwest Public BroadcastingContinue Reading
“Washington is seen as a great agriculture state, and it is, but that industry is dominated by white farmers and ranchers. Only about 90 of… Continue Reading Statement from Rep. Melanie Morgan on the Equity in Farming Act – Washington State House DemocratsContinue Reading
The big beige blur in the middle of the state may seem boring, but it is essential to the survival of grouse, orcas and people.… Continue Reading Podcast | Protecting shrub-steppe, WA’s most overlooked ecosystem | CrosscutContinue Reading
As part his recent climate policy spree, Biden announced the establishment of a “Civilian Climate Corps Initiative” that could harness the energy of the very… Continue Reading Biden’s new conservation corps stirs hopes of nature-focused hiring spree | Conservation | The GuardianContinue Reading
The damage caused by wildfires can be devastating, but the smoke from the annually recurring blazes also delivers economic damage to areas that have never… Continue Reading Researchers add up cost of wildfire smoke | Rural Life | capitalpress.comContinue Reading
“Having those three different systems means you have an additional source of income,” Mayerfeld explained. “Either income from the trees in addition to the livestock,… Continue Reading Silvopasture Movement Reaches WI Farms / Public News ServiceContinue Reading
The net ecosystem service of an urban tree is worth thousands of dollars. Source: Why keeping one mature street tree is far better for humans… Continue Reading Why keeping one mature street tree is far better for humans and nature than planting lots of new onesContinue Reading
