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Landowner Resources - Organizations
Southwestern Washington Region
The list of organizations below can provide guidance for private lands . Select your county to find the most relevant organizations. These organizations will help you to the right place after learning about your needs.
Supporting Organizations
Select your county:
DNR - Small Forest Landowner Office
Contact Person:
Tami Miketa
Number:
360-902-1415
Email:
We seek to provide you and other family forest owners with technical and financial assistance that helps you meet your objectives for your lands -- whether it's to enhance fish and wildlife habitat, reduce fuels, increase recreation opportunities, improve forest health, produce revenue or all of the above.
DNR - Small Forest Landowner Office
Contact Person:
Tami Miketa
Number:
360-902-1415
Email:
We seek to provide you and other family forest owners with technical and financial assistance that helps you meet your objectives for your lands -- whether it's to enhance fish and wildlife habitat, reduce fuels, increase recreation opportunities, improve forest health, produce revenue or all of the above.
Southwest Washington Small Forest Lands Conservation Partnership
Contact Person:
Angie Reseland
Number:
503-298-7085
Email:
The Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) is a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Farm Bill program. The program packages funding from multiple NRCS programs to provide landscape scale conservation benefits by partnering with other groups and agriculture and forestry producers.
Southwest Washington Small Forest Lands Conservation Partnership
Contact Person:
Angie Reseland
Number:
503-298-7085
Email:
The Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) is a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Farm Bill program. The program packages funding from multiple NRCS programs to provide landscape scale conservation benefits by partnering with other groups and agriculture and forestry producers.
USFWS - Partners Program
Contact Person:
Nick George
Number:
360-753-9440
Email:
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service established the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program in 1987 to help private landowners with habitat restoration on their property. Provides technical and financial assistance to landowners interested in restoring and enhancing wildlife habitat on their land. Projects are custom-designed to meet landowners’ needs. Focus habitats and areas in Washington include Puget Sound prairie and oak woodlands, habitat adjacent to Western Washington National Wildlife Refuges, the Methow and Yakima watersheds, the Columbia Plateau and the Channeled Scablands/Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge Stewardship Area.
USFWS - Partners Program
Contact Person:
Nick George
Number:
360-753-9440
Email:
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service established the Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program in 1987 to help private landowners with habitat restoration on their property. Provides technical and financial assistance to landowners interested in restoring and enhancing wildlife habitat on their land. Projects are custom-designed to meet landowners’ needs. Focus habitats and areas in Washington include Puget Sound prairie and oak woodlands, habitat adjacent to Western Washington National Wildlife Refuges, the Methow and Yakima watersheds, the Columbia Plateau and the Channeled Scablands/Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge Stewardship Area.
WSU Extension Forestry
Contact Person:
Pat Shults
Number:
360-740-1213
Email:
Forestry extension consists of expert staff and faculty who are dedicated to assisting landowners with the complex and rewarding task of forest stewardship. Our goal is to encourage and support small forest owners as they manage their properties towards their own goals. Whether your mission be enhancing fish and wildlife habitat, growing timber, improving recreation opportunities, or any number of creative goals, we offer up-to-date information backed by scientific research and access to a community of resources to help you make it happen. This local unit covers southwest Washington counties and provides a variety of classes, workshops, and seminars, as well as occasional on-site assistance.
WSU Extension Forestry
Contact Person:
Pat Shults
Number:
360-740-1213
Email:
Forestry extension consists of expert staff and faculty who are dedicated to assisting landowners with the complex and rewarding task of forest stewardship. Our goal is to encourage and support small forest owners as they manage their properties towards their own goals. Whether your mission be enhancing fish and wildlife habitat, growing timber, improving recreation opportunities, or any number of creative goals, we offer up-to-date information backed by scientific research and access to a community of resources to help you make it happen. This local unit covers southwest Washington counties and provides a variety of classes, workshops, and seminars, as well as occasional on-site assistance.
WSU Extension Forestry
Contact Person:
Kevin Zorbist
Number:
425-231-4524
Email:
Forestry extension consists of expert staff and faculty who are dedicated to assisting landowners with the complex and rewarding task of forest stewardship. Our goal is to encourage and support small forest owners as they manage their properties towards their own goals. Whether your mission be enhancing fish and wildlife habitat, growing timber, improving recreation opportunities, or any number of creative goals, we offer up-to-date information backed by scientific research and access to a community of resources to help you make it happen. This local unit covers southwest Washington counties and provides a variety of classes, workshops, and seminars, as well as occasional on-site assistance.
WSU Extension Forestry
Contact Person:
Kevin Zorbist
Number:
425-231-4524
Email:
Forestry extension consists of expert staff and faculty who are dedicated to assisting landowners with the complex and rewarding task of forest stewardship. Our goal is to encourage and support small forest owners as they manage their properties towards their own goals. Whether your mission be enhancing fish and wildlife habitat, growing timber, improving recreation opportunities, or any number of creative goals, we offer up-to-date information backed by scientific research and access to a community of resources to help you make it happen. This local unit covers southwest Washington counties and provides a variety of classes, workshops, and seminars, as well as occasional on-site assistance.
WSU Extension Forestry
Contact Person:
Pat Shults
Number:
360-740-1213
Email:
Forestry extension consists of expert staff and faculty who are dedicated to assisting landowners with the complex and rewarding task of forest stewardship. Our goal is to encourage and support small forest owners as they manage their properties towards their own goals. Whether your mission be enhancing fish and wildlife habitat, growing timber, improving recreation opportunities, or any number of creative goals, we offer up-to-date information backed by scientific research and access to a community of resources to help you make it happen. This local unit covers southwest Washington counties and provides a variety of classes, workshops, and seminars, as well as occasional on-site assistance.
WSU Extension Forestry
Contact Person:
Andy Perleberg
Number:
509-667-6540
Email:
Forestry extension consists of expert staff and faculty who are dedicated to assisting landowners with the complex and rewarding task of forest stewardship. Our goal is to encourage and support small forest owners as they manage their properties towards their own goals. Whether your mission be enhancing fish and wildlife habitat, growing timber, improving recreation opportunities, or any number of creative goals, we offer up-to-date information backed by scientific research and access to a community of resources to help you make it happen. This local unit covers southwest Washington counties and provides a variety of classes, workshops, and seminars, as well as occasional on-site assistance.
WSU Extension Forestry
Contact Person:
Sean Alexander
Number:
509-684-2588
Email:
Forestry extension consists of expert staff and faculty who are dedicated to assisting landowners with the complex and rewarding task of forest stewardship. Our goal is to encourage and support small forest owners as they manage their properties towards their own goals. Whether your mission be enhancing fish and wildlife habitat, growing timber, improving recreation opportunities, or any number of creative goals, we offer up-to-date information backed by scientific research and access to a community of resources to help you make it happen. This local unit covers southwest Washington counties and provides a variety of classes, workshops, and seminars, as well as occasional on-site assistance.
WSU Extension Forestry
Contact Person:
Sean Alexander
Number:
509-684-2588
Email:
Forestry extension consists of expert staff and faculty who are dedicated to assisting landowners with the complex and rewarding task of forest stewardship. Our goal is to encourage and support small forest owners as they manage their properties towards their own goals. Whether your mission be enhancing fish and wildlife habitat, growing timber, improving recreation opportunities, or any number of creative goals, we offer up-to-date information backed by scientific research and access to a community of resources to help you make it happen. This local unit covers southwest Washington counties and provides a variety of classes, workshops, and seminars, as well as occasional on-site assistance.
Association of Consulting Foresters (ACF)
Contact Person:
N/A
Number:
703-548-0990
Email:
N/A
ACF is a national organization committed to serving independent consulting foresters who manage forests and market forest products for private woodland owners through:
• professional development and networking opportunities
* communications on timely topics
* referrals and tools for efficiency
* representation on policy issues
ACF members are the gold standard of forest consultants because they must:
* Adhere to a comprehensive Code of Ethics ensuring no conflict of interest exists in representing clients
* Meet stringent degree and experience requirements
Submit professional and client references
* Regularly complete continuing education
An ACF consulting forester can benefit you and your land by:
* Maximizing your property and timber value
* Optimizing timber growth through sustainable harvests
* Enhancing wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities
* Establishing and protecting your family's forest legacy
Choosing to work with an AC member is one of the best decisions you can make for your land!
Adams Conservation District
Contact Person:
Varies based on needs
Number:
509-659-1553 ext. 1
Email:
Adams Conservation District is a non-regulatory, not for profit organization dedicated to the education and promotion of natural resource conservation. We provide financial and technical support to help local landowners/operators implement better management practices. Our goal is to work together with local residents and partner agencies to protect the natural resources that sustain us all. Often times management practices can be modified to improve the quality and quantity of resources, as well as enhance operation. By sharing our experience and knowledge with each other, we can preserve the beautifully unique county we live in.
Asotin Conservation District
Contact Person:
Varies based on needs
Number:
509-552-8117
Email:
N/A
The primary function of the District is to assist landowners and others who participate in making land use decisions. This takes the form of encouraging proper use and treatment of renewable natural resources and making available the necessary technical and financial assistance. The District also identifies resource conservation problems and opportunities for solving these problems.
Benton Conservation District
Contact Person:
Varies based on needs
Number:
509-736-6000
Email:
N/A
Our mission is to encourage wise stewardship of all natural resources for residents of Benton County. We serve all of Benton County, except for federal land holdings. We are governed by a board of five local volunteer landowners. If you wish to contact a board member, please contact us at the Benton Conservation District office and your request will be relayed to the board member.
Cascadia Conservation District
Contact Person:
Ryan Williams
Number:
509-436-1601
Email:
Our board and staff members work cooperatively with local landowners and communities to provide technical and financial assistance for soil, water, forest, fish, and wildlife conservation efforts. We currently serve all of Chelan County.
Clallam Conservation District
Contact Person:
Varies based on needs
Number:
360-775-3747
Email:
Providing information and technical and financial assistance to help you achieve your land use objectives in an environmentally sustainable manner. Assistance is provided at no cost.
Clallam Conservation District
Contact Person:
Varies based on needs
Number:
360-775-3747
Email:
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Providing information and technical and financial assistance to help you achieve your land use objectives in an environmentally sustainable manner. Assistance is provided at no cost.
Clallam Extension
Contact Person:
Varies based on needs
Number:
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Email:
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WSU Clallam County Extension programs connect the people and communities of Clallam County with the knowledge base of Washington State University to promote quality of life and advance economic well-being through fostering inquiry, learning, and the application of research.
Clark Conservation District
Contact Person:
Varies based on needs
Number:
360-859-4780
Email:
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Clark Conservation District works with individuals and communities to protect, conserve, and manage water quality, soils, and natural habitat areas of the District for the benefit of present and future generations. Our District serves a wide range of residents living in urban, suburban, and rural areas. We believe voluntary conservation programs should be locally led, educational, economically feasible, socially acceptable, and sustainable over the long term.
Clark Conservation District
Contact Person:
Varies based on needs
Number:
360-859-4780
Email:
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Clark Conservation District works with individuals and communities to protect, conserve, and manage water quality, soils, and natural habitat areas of the District for the benefit of present and future generations. Our District serves a wide range of residents living in urban, suburban, and rural areas. We believe voluntary conservation programs should be locally led, educational, economically feasible, socially acceptable, and sustainable over the long term.
Clark Extension
Contact Person:
Varies based on needs
Number:
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Email:
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WSU Clark County Extension programs engage people, organizations and communities to advance knowledge, economic well-being, and quality of life by fostering inquiry, learning, and the application of research.
Columbia Conservation District
Contact Person:
Varies based on needs
Number:
509-382-4273
Email:
To provide the needed support to people who own, manage, or utilize the natural resources so their activities will enhance the region’s natural resources while ensuring the quality of life & culture these resources provide
Cowlitz Conservation District
Contact Person:
Varies based on needs
Number:
360-425-1880
Email:
N/A
The mission of the Cowlitz Conservation District is to protect and improve the natural resources of the District and to guide resource development and use to provide the highest quality of life for present and future citizens.
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Cowlitz Conservation District
Contact Person:
Varies based on needs
Number:
360-425-1880
Email:
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The mission of the Cowlitz Conservation District is to protect and improve the natural resources of the District and to guide resource development and use to provide the highest quality of life for present and future citizens.
Cowlitz Extension
Contact Person:
Gary Fredricks
Number:
360-577-3014
Email:
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WSU Cowlitz County Extension programs connect the people and communities of Cowlitz County with the knowledge base of Washington State University to promote quality of life and advance economic well-being through fostering inquiry, learning, and the application of research.
FSA - Chehalis Service Center
Contact Person:
Kaitlin Davies
Number:
360-748-0083 Ext. 2092
Email:
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) helps to ensure a stable food supply for the nation by supporting American farmers. This is accomplished through the implementation of farm programs authorized by Congress. The programs currently carried out in Washington State are related to conservation, disaster assistance, price support, farm loans, and energy programs.
FSA - Chehalis Service Center
Contact Person:
Kaitlin Davies
Number:
360-748-0083 Ext. 2092
Email:
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) helps to ensure a stable food supply for the nation by supporting American farmers. This is accomplished through the implementation of farm programs authorized by Congress. The programs currently carried out in Washington State are related to conservation, disaster assistance, price support, farm loans, and energy programs.
FSA - Lower Columbia Service Center
Contact Person:
Betty Fahlenkamp
Number:
360-883-1987 Ext. 3055
Email:
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) helps to ensure a stable food supply for the nation by supporting American farmers. This is accomplished through the implementation of farm programs authorized by Congress. The programs currently carried out in Washington State are related to conservation, disaster assistance, price support, farm loans, and energy programs.
FSA - Lower Columbia Service Center
Contact Person:
Betty Fahlenkamp
Number:
360-883-1987 Ext. 3055
Email:
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) helps to ensure a stable food supply for the nation by supporting American farmers. This is accomplished through the implementation of farm programs authorized by Congress. The programs currently carried out in Washington State are related to conservation, disaster assistance, price support, farm loans, and energy programs.
FSA - Pierce County Service Center
Contact Person:
Kaitlin Davies
Number:
253-845-9272 Ext. 106
Email:
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) helps to ensure a stable food supply for the nation by supporting American farmers. This is accomplished through the implementation of farm programs authorized by Congress. The programs currently carried out in Washington State are related to conservation, disaster assistance, price support, farm loans, and energy programs.
FSA - Pierce County Service Center
Contact Person:
Kaitlin Davies
Number:
253-845-9272 Ext. 106
Email:
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) helps to ensure a stable food supply for the nation by supporting American farmers. This is accomplished through the implementation of farm programs authorized by Congress. The programs currently carried out in Washington State are related to conservation, disaster assistance, price support, farm loans, and energy programs.
FSA - Snohomish County Farm Service Agency
Contact Person:
Susan Chamberlain
Number:
425-334-2828 Ext. 104
Email:
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) helps to ensure a stable food supply for the nation by supporting American farmers. This is accomplished through the implementation of farm programs authorized by Congress. The programs currently carried out in Washington State are related to conservation, disaster assistance, price support, farm loans, and energy programs.
The Snohomish County FSA serves Clallam and Jefferson counties.
FSA - Snohomish County Farm Service Agency
Contact Person:
Susan Chamberlain
Number:
425-334-2828 Ext. 104
Email:
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) helps to ensure a stable food supply for the nation by supporting American farmers. This is accomplished through the implementation of farm programs authorized by Congress. The programs currently carried out in Washington State are related to conservation, disaster assistance, price support, farm loans, and energy programs.
Ferry Conservation District
Contact Person:
Candy Lammon
Number:
509-775-3473 Ext. 100
Email:
Ferry Conservation District really is your conservation district. We encourage public input and are happy to answer any questions you may have. Monthly meetings to conduct business are generally held the fourth Wednesday of each month at 5:30pm at the District office located at 84 East Delaware in Republic (above the Coulee Dam Credit Union). Contact us for more information.
Foster Creek Conservation District
Contact Person:
Varies based on needs
Number:
509-888-6372
Email:
We are serving the community through quality technical assistance for natural resource stewardship. To protect natural resources, enhance sustainable, profitable agriculture, and improve the quality of life in Douglas County; by encouraging good land stewardship through education, incentives, and quality technical assistance. Protecting individual and private property rights and building strong coalitions with other groups, including but not limited to, government assistance as a valid conservation partner to agriculture by providing quality, intelligent, technical assistance to cooperators and partners.
Franklin Conservation District
Contact Person:
Varies based on needs
Number:
509-416-0440
Email:
N/A
The Franklin Conservation District of Washington State promotes education, conservation, and the wise use of natural resources by providing technical and financial assistance to natural resource users.
Grant Conservation District
Contact Person:
Varies based on needs
Number:
509-765-9618
Email:
N/A
Our mission is to address local natural resource conservation issues by creating local working solutions through educating and serving District land occupiers in the voluntary implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs).
Grays Harbor Conservation District
Contact Person:
Varies based on needs
Number:
360-208-4451
Email:
To sustain and enhance the quality of and preservation of natural resources while providing for their use by current and future citizens of Grays Harbor County through locally led conservation practices.
Grays Harbor Conservation District
Contact Person:
Varies based on needs
Number:
360-208-4451
Email:
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To sustain and enhance the quality of and preservation of natural resources while providing for their use by current and future citizens of Grays Harbor County through locally led conservation practices.
Grays Harbor Extension
Contact Person:
Varies based on needs
Number:
360-482-2934
Email:
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WSU Grays Harbor County Extension programs connect the people and communities of Grays Harbor County with the knowledge base of Washington State University to promote quality of life and advance economic well-being through fostering inquiry, learning, and the application of research.
Jefferson Conservation District
Contact Person:
Varies based on needs
Number:
360-385-4105
Email:
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Striving to maintain and expand economically viable agriculture and forestry operations, while protecting and enhancing Jefferson County’s natural resources by providing technical assistance to landowners, community groups, and local organizations and agencies.
Jefferson Conservation District
Contact Person:
Varies based on needs
Number:
360-385-4105
Email:
Striving to maintain and expand economically viable agriculture and forestry operations, while protecting and enhancing Jefferson County’s natural resources by providing technical assistance to landowners, community groups, and local organizations and agencies.
Jefferson Extension
Contact Person:
Varies based on needs
Number:
--
Email:
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WSU Jefferson County Extension programs connect the people and communities of Jefferson County with the knowledge base of Washington State University to promote quality of life and advance economic well-being through fostering inquiry, learning, and the application of research.
King Conservation District
Contact Person:
Varies based on needs
Number:
425-282-1900
Email:
King Conservation District is a special purpose district, funded by you, with a mission to promote the sustainable use of natural resources through responsible stewardship in King County. We provide technical assistance to private residents in forest management, farm conservation planning, wildfire preparedness, and streamside and shoreline enhancement. We also work with cities and other organizations to support community gardens, urban forest canopy, and local food systems. You don’t have to go it alone, your local conservation district can help.
Kitsap Conservation District
Contact Person:
Varies based on needs
Number:
360-204-5529
Email:
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We're a non-regulatory organization working cooperatively with private landowners to address water and soil concerns. We collaborate with farmers, residents, and businesses to work toward conservation goals.
Kitsap Conservation District
Contact Person:
Varies based on needs
Number:
360-204-5529
Email:
We're a non-regulatory organization working cooperatively with private landowners to address water and soil concerns. We collaborate with farmers, residents, and businesses to work toward conservation goals.
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