What's New at the District

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Preparedness Fair

September is National Preparedness month, and Island County Emergency Management and regional partners are hosting Preparedness Fair Saturday 9/30 
Event booths will provide important information on being prepared for a disaster. Join us to learn valuable skills, win a prize, and prepare your loved ones for a disaster. This is a FREE event for all ages.

North Whidbey Middle School, 67 NE Izett St., Oak Harbor from 10 AM to 2 PM. Learn more 

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Shoreline Workshop

If you own waterfront property in Island County, you may have questions about how to keep your home safe in the face of sea level rise, how to enhance critical habitat for fish, birds, and wildlife, and what steps you can take to keep your piece of the beach healthy. Oct. 7 from 10-2 at Oak Harbor Library join WICD and county experts for a Shoreline Property Management for Habitat and Resiliency workshop! Learn More

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orca recovery day

October 14th is Orca Recovery Day! 40+ events across Washington state offer opportunities for people to support Southern Resident Orca recovery. Led by Puget Sound Conservation Districts, and joined by dozens of nonprofits and agencies, Orca Recovery Day connects thousands of people in actions that can restore habitat, reduce stormwater pollution, and educate the public about marine ecosystems while building community.
Join us and our partners for these fun, family friendly events all week on Whidbey Island!

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Our Mission

Promoting natural resource stewardship and resilient ecosystems for present and future generations.

Conservation works best when people who live and work in an area learn to care for their natural resources. Conservation Districts are the community hub that bring people and resources together through voluntary, locally led conservation to ensure a healthy and sustainable future.

We engage our community on Whidbey Island in voluntary actions that keep our air, water, soil, habitats, and working lands healthy for all. We are a non-regulatory, political subdivision of Washington State. We do not enforce compliance or impose penalties, but instead work collaboratively with you to develop stewardship strategies to meet your goals.