About Us
Our Mission
Clark Conservation District works with individuals and communities to conserve and manage our natural resources through education and voluntary conservation practices for the benefit of present and future generations.
What is a Conservation District?
Since the Dust Bowl, conservation districts have worked with community members and residents to conserve and promote healthy soils, water, forests, and wildlife.
Conservation districts are non-regulatory, which means we do not enforce any laws or rules, but instead offer recommendations, advice, and funding. Clark Conservation District has been working with Clark County residents on a voluntary basis since 1942.
Our Work
Here’s a snapshot of what we were up to in 2023:
95 site visits conducted
$635,000+ in cost share agreements
200+ septic reimbursements paid (in 2022 & 2023)
22,425 native plants into the hands of local residents
9,243 feet of stream with planting plans
Clark Conservation District is humbled to have received the following awards.
2022 Washington State Conservation District of the Year Award
2022 Southwest Area Conservation District of the Year Award
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
We foster an organization that is representative and welcoming of the diversity of our community. We cultivate a culture of openness, listening, respect, trust, and learning. You can learn more about our commitment to equity and belonging in our Equity & Inclusion Vision Statement.
Annual and Five-Year Plan of Work
Clark Conservation District has a five-year plan of work that outlines our strategic goals. From that we create annual plans that guide the way we approach our community and priorities.
How Are We Funded?
We are an exclusively grant-funded organization. As one of the 45 conservation districts in Washington, we receive grants from the Washington State Conservation Commission. Beyond that, we apply for public and private grants to help us fund our projects.
Our Partners & Stakeholders
We are just one tree in a forest! Our programming is made possible because of support and partnership with a variety of organizations. We are grateful for their assistance and support.
