Announcements
Sign-up for a FREE forest management plan by September 30, 2026!
Okanogan CD has funding from American Forests to assist forested property owners (50+ acres) if the property has recently burned (within the last 10 yrs). This is a limited opportunity.
If you are interested, please contact: Sam Nurmi (Okanogan CD): 509-429-4326 or sam@okanogancd.org.
October 3, 2026 - Deadline for USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) Application to report B&O wildfire impacts.
ECP provides cost-share and technical assistance to producers to restore farmland to pre-disaster conditions following a qualifying natural disaster. Read the full article linked here. Contact - Tiffany South (FSA): 509-422-2750 or tiffany.south@usda.gov.
Read our Quarterly Newsletter - Summer Edition Published July 2026
Agriculture - Water Resources
Water resources are a high priority due to the availability of water, or lack thereof, and the impact on water right holders, agriculture, instream flows, and domestic use. The district connects with stakeholders to address the demands for limited water and aid in the improvement of efficient systems.
Agriculture - Range
Agricultural lands in Okanogan County grow and produce food and fiber, are utilized for grazing, and are the primary economic driver for our county. The district supports and assists local agricultural users in promoting agricultural viability, protecting natural resources, and maintaining open spaces.
Forests & Wildfire
Forests and woodlands are under pressure from wildfires, pests and pathogens, and climate change. The district connects with land managers and private landowners to aid in forest health management and help communities mitigate risk by preparing for wildfire and recovering from devastating post-fire impacts.
Aquatics & Habitats
Aquatic and habitats areas are streams, wetlands, and other sensitive or critical aquatic areas that provide critical habitat and essential watershed functions. The district works with landowners and land managers to improve and conserve the function of these areas to ensure they meet or exceed quality standards and are sufficient to support human, plant, and animal needs.
Education
The district education program primarily focuses on providing opportunities for young people to learn and understand the environment around them and become better stewards on the landscape. The district offers science-based lessons, activities, outdoor field days, and support to school gardens and Envirothon.
Communication & Outreach
Communication and outreach efforts are essential to meaningful engagement with our communities, assisting cooperators, building and establishing partnerships, programmatic outreach, and receiving feedback for change and improvement of programs. District staff organize public meetings, host workshops, and attend community events to offer resources, be available to address assistance requests, and provide up-to-date natural resource information for communities.
Our
Services
Connect You
To Resources
Contact us and we'll put
you in touch with a conservation planner to discuss your natural resource ideas or concerns.
Planners can connect you
to resources, offer technical assistance, and if requested, come out for a site visit.
Project Planning
A planner will ask about your land goals and project ideas, listen to your natural resource concerns, and address any questions you might have.
If a site visit is requested, planners will assess the resources on your property, and offer suggestions for
conservation action.
Financial Assistance
After the site visit, you decide the next step. For many, that's a detailed project plan with recommendations for specific practices to address the resource concerns.
In some cases, a planner can offer cost-share funding to help cover eligible project costs.
