Conservation Starters - What are Riparian Buffers?

What are Riparian Buffers?

05/06/24 • 40 min

On this month's episode of Conservation Starters we sit down with Thurston Conservation District's Habitat Restoration Specialist, Joey Burgess to discuss the role of riparian buffers on our landscape. We discuss the benefits of adding plants along streams and river and outline two TCD programs that offer financial support for landowners to implement conservation projects on their property. Tune in to learn more about riparian buffers, CREP (Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program), and the new Tiered Incentive Program!
Resources:

Joey Burgess, [email protected]
WSCC CREP
WSCC Riparian Grant Program: Tiered Incentive Program
Role of Riparian Buffers Webinar - June 5th, 2024. RSVP here.
Low-tech Process Based Restoration of Riverscapes

Joey Burgess, [email protected]
WSCC CREP
WSCC Riparian Grant Program: Tiered Incentive Program
Role of Riparian Buffers Webinar - June 5th, 2024. RSVP here.
Low-tech Process Based Restoration of Riverscapes

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Want to Farm my Yard?

On this month's episode of Conservation Starters we sit down with Thurston Conservation District's Community Agricultural Coordinator, Tina Wagner to discuss urban agriculture in our local community. Together, we dive into challenges facing our food system like access to healthy food and the land needed to grow the produce we all love. We showcase two new projects that will support our local food system and our urban farmers. Tune in to hear more about the NEW Farm my Yard program and hear how we are working to build more community gardens in Olympia.
Resources:
Tina Wagner, [email protected]
Farm my Yard
Workshop Recordings
Upcoming Events
GRuB
WSU Master Gardeners
WSU Extension

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Focusing on Forests

On this month's episode of Conservation Starters we sit down with Thurston Conservation District's Stewardship Forester, Alex Chacon to discuss how TCD is now offering more support for forest landowners in our community. We dive into what "healthy forests" can look like and we discuss the importance of planning for your forest land. We also explore the topic of climate assisted migration and talk about what this management technique can look like in our region. Tune in to learn more!
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