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Events

​Date: Saturday, September 23, 2023
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Allyn Waterfront Park, 18560 Washington 3 Allyn, WA 98524
Cost: Free

WHAT IS
​ORCA RECOVERY DAY?

This is an annual October event where we restore habitat, reduce stormwater pollution, and raise awareness about the Southern Resident orcas so that future generations can enjoy this iconic species of the Pacific Northwest.

​WHO ARE THE
SOUTHERN RESIDENTS?

There are three types of orcas found in the Puget Sound, but the Southern Residents are only found along the coasts of central California to southeast Alaska. They migrate to the Puget Sound for summer and fall.

​HOW YOU CAN HELP AT HOME!

HABITAT RESTORATION
Unlike other orcas that eat marine mammals, the Southern Residents only eat fish. Their main food source, Chinook salmon, are endangered due to habitat
loss and poor water quality.
• Plant native trees and shrubs alongside rivers, creeks and streams to increase water quality
• Co-exist with beavers - the wetlands they make are crucial for salmon recovery

CLEAN WATER
Pollution from roadways, rooftops, and other surfaces are swept into the Puget Sound when it rains. Orcas store pollution from the fish they eat in their blubber, which can prevent them from having babies.
• Use eco-friendly chemicals and pesticides
• Take care of oil leaks
• Absorb rain water with native plants instead of lawn

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Cultivating Success™: Whole Farm Planning will walk you through a step-by-step process, to help you prepare a well thought out plan for your land, life, and farm business. Learn how to use a whole system lens to create a living plan for your small farm future. Classes will meet weekly through Zoom, in an online classroom environment and you will be able to connect with a statewide community of other aspiring farm planners. Leave with tools for decision making and a road map to plan for your farming endeavors. Includes many opportunities for networking and community building in smaller breakout groups too! Come build a solid plan for a farm or food business that suits you.
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Date: September 25th - December 4th
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Cost: $200
Scholarships are available for Military Veterans and anyone for whom the course fee is a barrier. 

Board of Supervisor Meeting

​MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
Mason Conservation District Board of Supervisors will hold their regular monthly meetings in person and by teleconference on the third Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. For information to connect to the teleconference call: 360-427-9436, ext. 116, or email mcd@masoncd.org.  Occasionally special meetings are scheduled as necessary and advertised separately.​
Mason Conservation District
450 W Business Park RD
Shelton, WA 98584
Phone: (360) 427-9436
Fax: (360) 427-4396

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