What is the Skagit Conservation District?


The Skagit Conservation District (SCD) is dedicated to maintaining Skagit County's renewable natural resources. The District is composed of farmers, landowners, and concerned citizens. The SCD is a legal subdivision of Washington State government organized under "Conservation District Law" RCW Title 89, Chapter 89.08. 

District Priorities and Goals 

Protect and Improve the Quality of Surface and Ground Water 
Watershed Planning and Implementation 
Riparian Reforestation and Enhancement 
Forest Stewardship 
Wildlife Habitat Enhancement 
Conservation Education 
Protection and Preservation of Prime Farmlands 
County Government Assistance 
Increase District Capacity 

How Does the SCD Get Things Done?

A five-member volunteer board of supervisors, made up of local landowners, develops and administers the District programs. They are assisted by other volunteers who serve as Associate Supervisors.  The board provides on-the-ground assistance for BMP's to District cooperators and landowners from the SCD staff and the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). Cost-share assistance is obtained for implementation of specific BMP's through the Farm Service Agency (FSA) as incentives to cooperators. 

What Does the District Do?

The Skagit Conservation District (SCD): 

Encourages and promotes the preservation and optimum beneficial use of agricultural, range and forested lands. 
Helps landowners plan and implement "Best Management Practices" (BMP's) that reduce soil erosion, improve water quality and water conservation, as well as protect the natural resource base of SCD. 
Provides education and technical assistance to non-industrial forest landowners. 
Furnishes soils information, conservation maps and knowledge of BMP's to landowners and land managers. 
Implements programs aimed at protecting the water resources of Skagit County. 
Initiates surveys, research studies, comprehensive plans, demonstration and implementation projects on public and private lands within the District. 
Conducts responsible and accountable management and financial business. 
Provides federal, state and local governmental agencies with conservation leadership. 


Where Can I Learn More About The SCD? 

The Skagit Conservation District is a member of the Washington Association of Conservation Districts and the National Association of Conservation Districts. For more information about the SCD contact the: 

Skagit Conservation District 
2021 E. College Way, Suite 203 
Mount Vernon, WA 98273 
(360) 428-4313

If you have comments or suggestions, email us at skagitcd@skagitcd.org