Growing urban forest in snohomish county

The Snohomish Conservation District was awarded a $2,480,761 Project Grant from the USDA Forest Service's Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727) to implement the "Growing Urban Forest in Snohomish County" project from May 2024 through December 2028.

The project aims to plan for, establish, manage, and protect trees, forests, green spaces, and related natural resources in cities and towns within Snohomish County, Washington. Key activities include developing urban forest management, monitoring, and maintenance plans in collaboration with the Tulalip Tribes and the City of Everett. The grant funding will support the planting of 7,000 trees and the long-term maintenance of urban tree canopies in disadvantaged communities within each partner's jurisdiction. This project is intended to deliver ecosystem services, social benefits, and economic advantages to these urban and community settings, with a focus on advancing environmental justice.