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Nick Bratton explains Transfer of Development Rights, aka TDR.
Farmers, fishermen, and families gathered at Hazel Blue Acres on September 8 for the second and final part of our “Tales of Two Rivers” film festival.
A wet day at the cow farm to learn how Qualco Energy takes manure, and other matter, and turns it into power! Thanks to Daryl Williams of Tulalip Tribes and Jon Van Nieuwenhuyzen of Werkhoven Dairy for being our hosts and guides.
Sustainable lands strategy Video Library
Below are the big three videos that touch on flooding, farming, and fish. The interplay between these three topics is what brings SLS partners to the table. Beyond them, we have a whole collection of Special Topics within our county, and resident-created stories called Tales of Two Rivers. Our stories bring us together and help us be motivated to get work done. Learn more about us through our stories.
Press Coverage
2022
If this dike fails, Stanwood goes underwater
Cow pie power! Monroe manure-to-energy project expands
2021
By necessity, local farmers grow resilient to climate change
Restoring the River: Groups chart complicated path forward for Stillaguamish salmon
2019
Setting the Table for Fish, Farms, and Floodplains
2018
Quality of life in our region depends upon the quality of the Sound’s environment
Puget Sound farm group shifts approach to saving crop land
To expand salmon habitat, county floods farmland
2016
Commentary: Finding common ground that sustains our future
Smith Island tidal marsh reclamation is well underway
2015
White House recognizes Puget Sound, Snohomish County work
2014
Cooperative work will meet needs of farms, fish
2012