Walla Walla County Conservation

Walla Walla County Conservation District (WWCD) is a local government entity registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since 2004, located in Walla Walla, Washington. As a county-level conservation district, the organization focuses on environmental and agricultural conservation efforts, working closely with local and federal agencies to implement watershed management, habitat restoration, and water resource sustainability projects. The district is dedicated to preserving natural resources, protecting endangered species habitats, and supporting agricultural infrastructure while addressing ecological challenges in southeastern Washington.

Through federal grant awards from agencies like the Bureau of Reclamation and the National Resources Conservation Service, WWCD has consistently pursued comprehensive watershed and habitat restoration projects. The organization has been instrumental in developing critical stream restoration designs and implementation plans, particularly focusing on river systems such as the Touchet and Tucannon Rivers. Their recent grant-funded projects include developing shovel-ready designs to mitigate flood risks, improve aquatic habitats, and support endangered species like Mid-Columbia River steelhead, spring Chinook, and bull trout. Specific project scopes have involved creating comprehensive watershed inventories, completing engineered designs for stream restoration, implementing floodplain reconnection efforts, and developing infrastructure improvements like piping irrigation canals to reduce water loss. The district collaborates with various partners including The Recreation & Conservation Office, local tribes, environmental groups, and federal agencies to execute these multi-faceted conservation and restoration initiatives.