The Grant County Conservation District, Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) and the Columbia Basin Pheasants 4ever chapter have formed a partnership that helps landowners establish and enhance habitat for pollinating and beneficial insects as well as wildlife.
By establishing undisturbed, perennial vegetation with flowering plants landowners could increase their resident populations of pollinating insects and increase the overall health and vigor of transient bee colonies, all of which would help to improve crop pollination.
By establishing native perennial vegetation there will be a significant reduction in noxious weed infestations, and once these habitat areas are fully established there is virtually NO MAINTENANCE required as long as the perennial vegetation remains relatively undisturbed.

We provide all plant materials, and we have staff available to assist landowners with planning, installation and general upkeep while vegetation is becoming established. Each plan is site specific for different soil types, conditions and producer goals. If irrigation is available we can also furnish fabric landscape mulch and plant flowering shrubs. We have specialized equipment to install all materials and ensure that each project is a success.
All that we ask of landowners/producers is that they assist with site preparation, for their "25% in-kind services," which typically only involves 2-3 tillage operations. We are willing to meet with any interested party to discuss potential projects of any size. Typically these projects are in non-residential areas and range from one-half acre or larger.