San Juan Islands Conservation District
San Juan County, Washington
Streams & Wetlands
Riparian zones - the transitional areas between land and water - play a vital role in supporting salmonid and other aquatic species These areas help regulate water temperature by providing shade and contribute woody debris that creates and improves in-stream habitat. Riparian areas often includes streams, wetlands, or a combination of both.
If you own or manage streams or wetlands on your property in San Juan County, the San Juan Islands Conservation District offers free, non-regulatory assistance to help you meet your conservation goals. Regardless of the size or seasonality of your stream or wetland, we may be able to help you better steward these invaluable natural resources.
The District is a non-regulatory agency, and all restoration work is completed on a voluntary basis and is tailored to your property and goals. Click the assistance button to get started today.
Programs and Services
Technical Assistance
Technical assistance is the foundation of our work with landowners. We provide the knowledge, guidance, and tools needed to help conserve, maintain, and restore the natural resources on your property while supporting the long-term health of your streams, wetlands, and surrounding habitat.
This assistance is offered at no cost and is tailored to your property, goals, and concerns. Using the latest science and research, we work collaboratively with landowners to provide practical recommendations and information that support informed stewardship decisions.
Technical assistance may include phone consultations, site visits, resource recommendations, and/or personalized stewardship plans.
To learn more about our Streams and Wetlands Stewardship Program, contact Kai Hoffman-Krull at kai@sjicd.org
Upcoming Events
Outreach and Education
We are committed to keeping our community informed and engaged in the stewardship of local natural resources. Through educational workshops, informational materials, and community events, we help raise awareness about riparian health, wetland stewardship, and strategies for protecting and restoring these important ecosystems.
Join us for a Stream & Wetland Community Meeting this June. These free community gatherings bring together neighbors, landowners, and restoration experts to discuss the importance of protecting local streams and wetland habitats. Attendees will learn about watershed health, habitat restoration, and practical ways residents can help support healthy ecosystems across the islands.
Sunday, June 14- San Juan Island
5:30–6:30 PM
SJICD Office
915 Spring Street
Monday, June 15- Orcas Island
5:30–6:30 PM
West Sound Community Club
525 Deer Harbor Road
Project Implementation
The District acquires grants to perform riparian restoration projects on private and public land. Complete our interest survey to identify your property and join the waitlist for potential access to technical and/or financial assistance. Explore the storymap below to learn the history and impact of riparian restoration throughout the San Juan Islands.