UCD has updated its Annual Plan and Long Range Plan The mission of UCD is to engage landowners and land users throughout Skamania and west Klickitat counties in the voluntary conservation, enhancement, stewardship, and sustainable use of natural resources. Over … Continued
Join Underwood Conservation District, Skamania County Community Events and Recreation, and fellow volunteers to help clean up a well-used local recreational spot on the Wind River near Carson, Wa. ‘Bluehole’ has been a popular location for swimmers, kayakers, and fisherman … Continued
Weed of the Month – Puncturevine June 2017 Puncturevine is a sprawling annual plant that forms a dense mat with very sharp, spiny seed heads. This nasty weed has infiltrated Hood River County from the east. Also known as goathead, … Continued
Underwood Conservation District provides services to support residents to be “Firewise” in advance of wildfire season. For those of us who live outside of town, especially, thinking on spring should bring to mind not just planting a garden or fixing … Continued
In the summer of 2016, Underwood Conservation District sponsored and coordinated a project to remove a barrier to fish passage in Mill Creek, a tributary to the White Salmon River, improving the stream habitat for native fish. The … Continued
Do you have a conservation project in mind for your property? Would it benefit water quality or wildlife habitat? If so, Underwood Conservation District may be able to help you find funding for your project. UCD is currently seeking landowners … Continued
UCD’s mobile chipper program is currently available to rural residents of Skamania County to help reduce wildfire hazards around the home by responsibly disposing of piles of limbs, brush and small trees (less than 5” in diameter). This FREE program is available while … Continued
Underwood Conservation District was awarded a Washington State Soil Health Committee grant in 2016, for the purpose of quantifying the benefits of compost applications in vineyards and orchards. UCD also looked at the benefits of cover cropping and biological … Continued
Free Soil Testing Available Underwood Conservation District is offering free soil, manure, and compost testing to residents of western Klickitat and Skamania counties. Maintaining good soil fertility is crucial for growing quality crops. The testing program is designed for small … Continued