Ripple Effect Workshop Sparks Connection and Conservation in Royal City

On Saturday, May 3, the Columbia Basin Conservation District (CBCD) hosted a Ripple Effect Workshop at Royal City High School. The event brought together 14 landowners from the Lower Crab Creek area to learn about available conservation programs and share ideas for improving land management.

The workshop featured presentations from CBCD staff, NRCS District Conservationist Holly Taylor, and Brian Antonio Muegge, Farm Program Manager for Salmon Safe. Topics included financial and technical assistance available through CBCD, NRCS, and Salmon Safe certification.

Following the presentations, landowners participated in roundtable discussions where they shared challenges, asked questions, and offered advice to one another.

“The group was very engaged throughout the event. They were honest and realistic about what’s feasible for them when working with agencies, especially when it comes to their bottom line." — Dinah Rouleau, Conservation Director, Columbia Basin Conservation District

The event was highly interactive, with many attendees staying engaged throughout. Staff noted that the level of participation showed clear interest and need for continued outreach in the Lower Crab Creek area.

(Lower Crab Creek, Photo thanks to Britton Baker, CBCD Program Manager)

This workshop is part of CBCD’s continued work in the Lower Crab Creek watershed, where a recent National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI) study helped secure funding for local conservation efforts. As a next step, CBCD staff will be following up with all attendees of the Ripple Effect Workshop to schedule free site visits and provide personalized support.

Upcoming Event: The Crab Creek Summit — Past, Present, & Future

Join us for the Crab Creek Summit, a two-day forum on June 3rd and 4th dedicated to the stewardship of the Crab Creek watershed. Hosted by CBCD, this gathering will provide a venue for critical conversations about the history, stewardship, water quality, and wildlife habitat along the waterways of the Crab Creek watershed.

The first day, held at the Wanapum Heritage Center will feature presentations from local stakeholders covering a wide range of topics, as well as booths and demonstrations, and a lunch provided by the Wanapum Heritage Center. The second day is a field trip highlighting some of the amazing work being done in the Lower Crab Creek.

Please RSVP for this free event and specify your interest in attending either a single day or both days. Kindly RSVP by Tuesday, May 27th.

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