2020 In the News

Over six tons of carp removed from Moses Lake, June 4, 2020

At the beginning of May, Grant County Conservation District and Moses Lake Watershed Council teamed up to address the problem of blue-green algae in…

Rep. Dan Newhouse: Local conservation efforts having big impact, June 4, 2020

By Congressman Dan Newhouse, WA-4

Tons of taters: Kitsap food banks take in potatoes from Washington farmers, May 15, 2020

As of this week, there’s a whole lot more spuds in Kitsap County: about 40,000 pounds, to be exact, direct from Washington farmers who’ve found…

Carp contributing to toxic algae in Moses Lake; up to 1,500 lbs. of carp to be removed from lake this week, May 5, 2020

Officials with the Grant County Conservation District (GCCD) say the fish nets will be out in hopes of capturing up to 1,500 pounds of fish this week.

Inslee cancels new spending by WSU, others, April 7, 2020

Olympia – Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has vetoed new spending totaling $235 million from the budget passed by lawmakers last month, including money for…

Kitsap agriculture, backyard gardening seeing a surge during coronavirus pandemic, April 6, 2020

As many shoppers rush to stores, filling their carts to the brim with packaged products and name-brand groceries, others are turning to local…

Friday Harbor High School students promote the Tardigrade as Washington’s Official Micro-Animal in Olympia, February 14, 2020

Do you know what a tardigrade is? If not, it’s time to find out! It could soon become Washington State’s official micro-animal thanks to a partnership…

Palouse Conservation District will host 3rd Annual Alternative Cropping Symposium, February 14, 2020

The Palouse Conservation District third Annual Alternative Cropping Symposium will be Thursday, Feb. 27, in the Gladish Community Center’s View Room…

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