The San Juan Islands Conservation District is a local organization committed to protecting and enhancing the natural resources of San Juan County ecosystems for the future of us all. Your Conservation District is dedicated to providing natural resources education, information, and technical assistance free of charge to citizens of, and organizations, in San Juan County.
Orcas
Island, Crow Valley Farms from Turtleback
Mountain
Services offered by the San Juan Islands Conservation District include:
• Sustainable Farm & Forest Resource Planning
• Sustainable Land Use Practices & Low Impact Development
• Water Quality & Watershed Awareness
• Native Plant Use & Wildlife Habitat Preservation
• Natural Resources Education
Conservation District Links and Information
Agricultural Resources Committee of San Juan County (ARC)
The ARC has moved to the San Juan County Economic Development Council, 540 Guard Street, Friday Harbor, WA, 378-2906 www.sjcarc.org
2009 San Juan Islands Conservation Newsletter
Farm and Forest Owners: Apply for Cost-Share-The USDA-NRCS Programs such as Wetlands Reserve Program, Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program and Environmental Quality Incentives Program helps agricultural producers, property owners and forest owners pay for conservation best management practices. Contact our Farm/Forest Planner at 360.378.6621 or info@sanjuanislandscd.org.
Board Meetings
The San Juan Islands Conservation District holds monthly board meetings on alternating islands on the second Tuesday of each month. Board members and staff address various administrative items and discuss a variety of Conservation District policy and program related topics. Board meetings are open and the public is encouraged to attend!
Next regular meeting: September 14, 2010 Lopez Island Library at 1:30 pm.
The October 12th meeting will be at the Conservation District Meeting Room at 540 Guard Street, San Juan Island, WA at 8:30 am.
See our meeting schedule, location and times on the board meetings page.
Contact Us
Our office phone number is (360) 378 6621
Our full contact details are on the contact page.