Ferry CD Announces Annual Plan

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  The Ferry Conservation District (FCD) released its FY 2025 Annual Work Plan on August 5, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The plan details the district's efforts to protect water, soil, air, and farmland through voluntary projects on private properties“Our organization is non-governmental, non-regulatory, and education-oriented, which means we work with you to keep our water, soil, air, and farmland through voluntary actions.”
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  FCD works with landowners to improve riparian areas“At the Ferry Conservation District, we are here to partner with you to help heal the land both responsibly and efficiently. We encourage public input and are happy to answer any questions you may have.”
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  FCD works with landowners to improve water quality“Efforts include: ▶ Livestock and nutrient management ▶ Habitat restoration and enhancement ▶ Water quality and quantity improvement ▶ Soil, forest, and rangeland health ▶ Stormwater management ▶ Wildfire preparedness and recovery. ▶ Urban agriculture ▶ Irrigation water management ▶ Environmental Education ”
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  FCD works with landowners to improve soil health“Our organization is non-governmental, non-regulatory, and education-oriented, which means we work with you to keep our water, soil, air, and farmland through voluntary actions.”
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  FCD works with landowners to improve wildfire recovery“At the Ferry Conservation District, we are here to partner with you to help heal the land both responsibly and efficiently. We encourage public input and are happy to answer any questions you may have. Monthly meetings to conduct business are generally held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. (October - March) or 5:00 p.m. (April -September) at the District office located at 84 East Delaware in Republic (above STCU). Contact us for more information. Every employee, applicant, and customer will be treated fairly, equitably, and with dignity and respect.”
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  Monthly meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday at 3 p.m. (October-March) or 5 p.m. (April-September) at 84 East Delaware in Republic“Monthly meetings to conduct business are generally held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 3:00 p.m. (October - March) or 5:00 p.m. (April -September) at the District office located at 84 East Delaware in Republic (above STCU).”
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  The district serves all Ferry County residentsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The district aims to maintain the rural lifestyle through technical and financial assistance“The mission of the Ferry Conservation District is to safeguard the rural lifestyle and sustainable use of natural resources of Ferry County, for present and future landowners, residents, and visitors by offering technical and financial assistance, outreach, and education through partnerships.”
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  The FCD is a local government subdivision that operates independently“Nowadays, conservation districts are considered governmental subdivisions of the state; however, they are not state agencies and do not receive an ongoing operating budget from the state general fund. They are independently governed by a five-member board of local supervisors, who must be landowners or occupiers within the conservation district.”
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  The FCD was established under the Soil Conservation Districts Act of the 1930sNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The FCD is governed by a five-member board of local landowners“They are independently governed by a five-member board of local supervisors, who must be landowners or occupiers within the conservation district.”
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  The district does not receive ongoing state funding“Nowadays, conservation districts are considered governmental subdivisions of the state; however, they are not state agencies and do not receive an ongoing operating budget from the state general fund.”
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  The district uses grant money to support community projects“Our organization is non-governmental, non-regulatory, and education-oriented, which means we work with you to keep our water, soil, air, and farmland through voluntary actions. We are customized to meet the needs of local communities through grant funding and are here to support you every step of the way.”