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Habitat Improvement
District Environmental Education programs include classroom presentations, organizing Family Fun events, workshops, and field trips for K-16 students. These efforts reached thousands of young people and the community at-large throughout Pierce County with a message of how important environmental stewardship is and provided an opportunity to act on that message.
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Restoration Plantings
The District works with private and public landowners to restore native habitats. These projects often involve the removal of invasive weeds and the establishment of native trees and shrubs to improve the quality and function of local habitats. Many of these projects involve citizen volunteers in events that not only improve the quality of our natural areas, but also help build community and a sense of stewardship.
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Shore Friendly Pierce
Pierce Conservation District's Shore Friendly Pierce program links waterfront residents with the technical support and resources to make informed, cost-effective and environmentally-friendly decisions about shoreline management. We offer free, non-regulatory site visits and erosion assessments to help you identify problems or opportunities specific to your stretch of the shoreline. Our goal is to help you manage your land with confidence, so that the generations to come will enjoy it as much as you do.
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Landowner Assistance
District staff are available to meet with landowners to discuss options for improving, enhancing, or restoring native habitats.
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Knotweed Control Program
Knotweed is an invasive plant from Asia that spreads aggressively and has the potential to cause great harm to local habitats and salmon runs. Since the spring of 2010, the Pierce Conservation District has been leading knotweed eradication efforts within both the Nisqually River and South Prairie Creek watersheds.
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Forest Stewardship
Pierce Conservation District has foresters available who can provide assistance to small forest landowners who are interested in improving forest health and managing for a variety of needs including wildlife habitat, wildfire prevention, and water quality. Foresters can work with land owners to create forest plans that act as a guide for the management of forests over several years to achieve your desired goals. Foresters can also connect landowners with appropriate cost-share opportunities for non-commercial activities.
Contact Us
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Heather Green
Habitat Improvement Program Director
heatherg@piercecd.org
Phone: 253.845.9770 ext. 102Mary Krauszer
Shorelines Program Manager
maryk@piercecd.org
Phone: 253.845.9770 ext. 113Ryan Bird
Habitat Restoration Manager
RyanB@piercecd.org
Phone: 253.845.9770 ext. 133Glenn Johnson
Riparian Stewardship Planner
glennj@piercecd.org
Phone: 253.845.9770 ext. 108Lauryn Lopez
Habitat Improvement Specialist, AmeriCorps Service Member
laurynl@piercecd.org