See how partnerships are restoring streams in the Lower Fourmile Creek Watershed. Local organizations, researchers, and land managers are working together to plant native vegetation, install beaver dam analogs, and stabilize streambanks along Fourmile and Rose Creeks—improving water quality and wildlife habitat while building a model for watershed restoration across the Palouse. Views expressed by land managers do not represent the views of the Palouse Conservation District. Our mission is to foster the voluntary conservation of natural resources by providing the tools, education, technical expertise, and financial assistance to support our local community. Palouse Conservation District is a non-regulatory government agency that develops local voluntary solutions based on the land manager or operator’s conservation goals. This work is supported by the Washington State Department of Ecology and the Environmental Protection Agency. Video was produced by Amma Films on behalf of the Palouse Conservation District. © 2025 Palouse Conservation District. All rights reserved.

In the second video of FLOURISH, discover how farmers across the Inland Northwest are transforming their soil—and their operations—from the ground up. Clint Zenner (Zenner Family Farms), David Dobbins (Hill View Farm JV), Erin Ruehl (Westfield Properties, Inc.), and Palouse Conservation District staff share insights into the livestock and cover crop integration component of the FLOURISH project. Learn how integrating livestock can effectively terminate cover crops, enhance soil biology, and bring new life back to the soil. Views expressed by land managers do not represent the views of the Palouse Conservation District. Our mission is to foster the voluntary conservation of natural resources by providing the tools, education, technical expertise, and financial assistance to support our local community. Palouse Conservation District is a non-regulatory government agency that develops local voluntary solutions based on the land manager or operator’s conservation goals. This work is supported by the Conservation Innovation Grants program at USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Learn more about FLOURISH at inwflourish.org. Video was produced by Amma Films on behalf of the Palouse Conservation District. © 2025 Palouse Conservation District. All rights reserved.

Land managers in Whitman County, Washington face a range of challenges, from erosion and water quality concerns to wildfire risk. This short video introduces the local conservation partners who are here to help. Learn how Conservation Districts, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and the Farm Service Agency (FSA) work together to offer non-regulatory planning support, technical assistance, and funding opportunities to help you protect your land and strengthen your operation. Palouse Conservation District: www.palousecd.org Whitman Conservation District: www.whitmancd.org Pine Creek Conservation District: www.pinecreekcd.org Rock Lake Conservation District: www.rocklakecd.org NRCS: www.nrcs.usda.gov/state-offices/washington FSA: www.fsa.usda.gov/state-offices/washington

Check out our short 'how-to' bareroot planting video detailing care and planting tips to ensure your bareroot plants have the best success of survival.

Learn more about the FLOURISH program and on-farm trials with Jason Bishop (Living Heritage Farms), Josh Riddle (Farm It LLC), and Chris Eckhart (Eckhart Farms). This video highlights the social component of the FLOURISH program and the importance of having a good network when trying new things and implementing soil health management systems on your farm. Views expressed by land managers do not represent the views of the Palouse Conservation District. Our mission is to foster the voluntary conservation of natural resources by providing the tools, education, technical expertise, and financial assistance to support our local community. Palouse Conservation District is a non-regulatory government agency that develops local voluntary solutions based on the land manager or operator’s conservation goals. This work is supported by the Conservation Innovation Grants program at USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Learn more about FLOURISH at inwflourish.org. Video was produced by Mortimore Productions on behalf of the Palouse Conservation District. © 2024 Palouse Conservation District. All rights reserved.

Toby Uhlenkott's family has been herding cattle along the steep sides of Steptoe Canyon for generations. In an effort to restore this tributary of the Snake River in southeastern Washington, Toby collaborated with the Palouse Conservation District and other funding partners to manage a viable family operation while enhancing water quality and generating fish habitat. Views expressed by land managers do not represent the views of the Palouse Conservation District. Our mission is to foster the voluntary conservation of natural resources by providing the tools, education, technical expertise, and financial assistance to support our local community. Palouse Conservation District is a non-regulatory government agency that develops local voluntary solutions based on the land manager or operator’s conservation goals. Funding for this project was provided by the Washington Department of Ecology, the Washington State Conservation Commission, and the Snake River Salmon Recovery Board. Video was produced by Mortimore Productions on behalf of the Palouse Conservation District. © 2023 Palouse Conservation District. All rights reserved.

DNA is the blueprint of life, but innovative scientists have found new and exciting ways to use it as a conservation tool. Learn from leading researchers and conservationists how environmental DNA is revolutionizing the way that we protect species, and how it can shape a better understanding of the world around us. Video produced by Palouse Conservation District. © 2023 Palouse Conservation District. All rights reserved.

Innovation in agriculture often comes with a learning curve. Local farmer Frank Wolf shares his experiences with cover cropping on the Palouse. He offers candid insights into the benefits of the Farmer-Rancher Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (Western SARE) program. Land managers' views do not represent Palouse Conservation District's views. Our mission is to foster the voluntary conservation of natural resources by providing the tools, education, technical expertise, and financial assistance to support our local community. Palouse Conservation District is a non-regulatory government agency that develops local voluntary solutions based on the land manager or operator’s conservation goals. The Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program, USDA - National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), and the Washington State Conservation Commission provided funding for this project. Video produced by Palouse Conservation District. © 2023 Palouse Conservation District. All rights reserved.

Dr. Kelly Farnsworth, livestock producer in Whitman County, shares how he was able manage his livestock operation while also working toward achieving his conservation goals of protecting the water quality of Dry Creek. Views expressed by land managers do not represent the views of Palouse Conservation District. Our mission is to foster the voluntary conservation of natural resources by providing the tools, education, technical expertise, and financial assistance to support our local community. Palouse Conservation District is a non-regulatory government agency that develops local voluntary solutions based on the land manager or operator’s conservation goals. Funding for this project was provided by The Washington State Conservation Commission and Washington Department of Ecology. Video was produced by Mortimore Productions on behalf of Palouse Conservation District. © 2022 Palouse Conservation District. All rights reserved.

The Palouse Conservation District Staff and Board present on the conservation highlights from 2021 and plans for helping our community meet conservation goals in 2022. Palouse Conservation District's mission is to foster the voluntary conservation of natural resources by providing the tools, education, technical expertise, and financial assistance to support our local community.

A quick highlight of Bar Star Farms and the conservation work they're doing on their family farm in Whitman County, WA.