The Central Klickitat Conservation District has cost share funds available for irrigation efficiency improvement projects within the District’s boundaries.  Examples of projects include, but are not limited to, mainline upgrades, conversion to a center pivot system, and pump upgrades.  The application deadline and ranking cutoff date is Thursday, July 9, 2009.  Prospective applicants should contact [...]

Insects are a problem in July.  Extreme care must be taken in the use of pesticides - READ & FOLLOW LABEL DIRECTIONS.  The best practice is to use them as a last resort.  Learn what insects you are dealing with and find the right control.  Pruning out damage, good sanitation, and biological controls are the [...]

Aerate existing lawns to reduce compaction and increase water penetration.
Deep water lawn, allowing it to dry between waterings.
Early June is a good time to set out annuals, perennials, and warm season vegetables.  Thin apricot and plum blossoms 3 to 5 inches apart; thin pears, peaches, and apples 4 to 6 inches apart.  Pull weakest beets, [...]

Why is Ecology Engaged in Rainwater Collection Rulemaking?
Like most of the western United States, Washington follows the Prior Appropriation Doctrine for water rights, the major tenet being “first in time, first in right.”  State law defines water resources as “all water above, upon, or beneath the surface of the earth, located [...]

FIREWISE technician Emily Randall-Barnes spent the last five months contacting homeowners in out-lying Goldendale-area neighborhoods with information on programs and activitIes to reduce the risk of wildfire in their neighborhoods.   Emily provided literature, training, monitoring, and resource/contact information to neighborhood associations in Ponderosa Park, Shiloh Way, Deer Haven, and High Prairie.
Ponderosa Park was recently recognized [...]

Project BudBurst has targeted 75 native trees, shrubs, wildflowers, and grasses for citizens to monitor throughout the year.  By recording the timing of the leafing and flowering of native species each year, scientists can learn about the  prevailing climatic characteristics in a region over time.  Everything you need to know to participate can be found [...]

FUTURE OF FARMING REPORT
Washington State Department of Agriculture produced this state-wide strategic plan for Washington agriculture at the request of the 2007 Legislature.  Carried out during 2008, the project sought input on the present conditions and future challenges of agriculture from as many industry segments as possible.  The Future of Farming Strategic Plan for Washington Agriculture [...]

Central Klickitat CD (utilizing funds from a Department of Ecology TMDL grant) assisted Yakama Nation Fisheries, US Fish & Wildlife Service, US Forest Service, Mid-Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group, Klickitat County Solid Waste Dept., Underwood Conservation District, Columbia Gorge Ecology Institute and other partners at the second annual Water Jam, a two-day fun and educational culminating [...]

The Central Klickitat Conservation District is pleased to debut it’s new website to the public.
The District meets the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm (except February when it follows their annual meeting) at the USDA Service Center in Goldendale. The public is welcome to attend.

The CKCD is a proud member of the [...]