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.
Announcements, News, Projects, Programs
Has your property or agricultural operation been negatively
impacted by the recent wildfires?
Let us help you assess your recovery needs and options. Contact us by email: dave.hedricks@conservewa.net or by phone: 509-775-3473 ext 100. Or click here for form to print and mail or scan/email to us.
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Posted: September 18, 2020
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The Conservation District Office is closed - but we are still available to help you.
Due to the evolving coronavirus virus, our office staff is working remotely.
For assistance, click here.
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Posted: March 24, 2020
Updated: April 7, 2020
Please help us protect Curlew Lake. If you see algae blooms like this on the lake, please let us know. Email us at
bill.chamberlin@conservewa.net. If possible please attach photos of the algae.
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Posted: September 1, 2020
Wildfire Season
is Here - Burn
Ban in Effect
A burn ban is now in effect in Ferry County (as of July 6). Open flames are prohibited except in fire pits and backyard barbecues (outside of DNR jurisdiction lands).
Fire danger in our area is "high" per WA Department of Natural Resource (DNR). All debris burning on lands under DNR jurisdiction is prohibited (includes both rule burning and permit burning). Campfires are prohibited. Restrictions on chainsaw use are in place.
For the latest information on fire conditions, go to this DNR site and click on "Highlands FDRA". For more details on burning take a look at this excellent DNR brochure on burning outdoors in northeast Washington.
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For more info on wildfires burning and on precautions which can be taken visit our Wildfire page.
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Updated: September 25, 2020
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Read the
Ferry CD
Voluntary Stewardship
Program (VSP) Biennial Report 2017-19
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For additional information about VSP, click here.
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For a larger image of the graphic below, click on the image.
mation about Firewise principles and how you can get help defending your property from fire. (click to read more)
Posted: January 15, 2018
Updated: August 4, 2020
Upcoming Events
Wednesday
Oct. 28 (re-scheduled from Sept. 23)
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Ferry Conservation District Board of Supervisors Meeting
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The Ferry Conservation District Board meeting will have access for the public to listen. Call 1-(872)240-3212. Enter Access Code: 272-979-813 when prompted. Monthly District business will be discussed.
The public will be able to listen only.
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Next meeting date to be determined
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5:30 PM
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Voluntary Stewardship Program (VSP) Quarterly Work Group Meeting
The public may attend this call-in meeting (listen only.)
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Conservation Corner
Articles and Newsletter
Spring/Summer 2020 Conservation District Newsletter now available! (to read, click here)
The Benefits and Hazards of Bees and Wasps
Much has been written in recent years about the importance of bees. Honeybees as well as thousands of species of native bees provide pollination services for much of the plant world. Gathering pollen and nectar to take back to their hives, bees move some of the pollen from anther to pistil, effectively fertilizing the plant so that a seed may form. (Click to continue reading...)
Diseases and Insect Pests in our Local Forests
Pine trees are dying by the thousands in the American West. Responsible for this devastation is a small insect known as the mountain pine beetle... (Click to learn more
about pests and diseases which could be affecting your trees...)
The Black Cottonwood:-
Mainstay of a Healthy Riparian Zone
Found in great numbers up and down the banks of the Kettle and Sanpoil Rivers (and their tributaries) is a tall, rough-barked, deciduous tree. This tree, the black cottonwood ...(Click to continue reading...)
Choose your
Fuel Wisely-
Conservation Considerations
for Home Heating
In the past, we wrote about a number of relatively easy steps you could take to conserve energy and money while staying warm and cozy in your house. Hopefully you have incorporated a few of those ideas and you are now looking for more ways to conserve.
Perhaps you are considering retrofitting your heating system, or you will be building a new house and choosing a heating method. Continue...