Conservation districts work locally but recognize that some issues require state, regional, or national coordination. WACD works to include conservation districts in natural resources policies where appropriate and to increase the awareness of their work.

2025 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

Each year the conservation districts of Washington gather in Olympia for Legislative Days, educating legislators on the natural resources issues in their communities and the effect of state policy on the work of conservation districts.

Important documents for the 2025 Legislative Session:

Conservation Commission Supplemental Budget Request - Technical Assistance

WACD One Pager on Conservation Technical Assistance

WACD 2025 Legislative Priorities:

Discover more background about the effectiveness of conservation districts in addressing natural resource challenges through the Washington State Conservation Commission’s fact sheets!