For over 80 years, the Snohomish Conservation District has been on the cutting edge of agriculture, habitat restoration, and community conservation. With a growing population and increased pressure on our natural resources, the District has developed a proposal to meet the demands of a diverse and changing environment.

Rates & Charges Information

Snohomish County

Effective January 1, 2023, Snohomish Conservation District receives $10 per parcel ($.10/acre) for a 10-year period, which is the maximum rate that the district is allowed to charge.

Historically from 2010-2017, the district received a $5 per parcel (+$0.05/acre). In 2018, a $6 rate (+$0.06/acre) was approved by Snohomish County Council, and for 2019, a $7 rate (+$0.07/acre) was approved by the Snohomish County Council. For 2020, the District was approved by the Snohomish County Council for $8 per parcel (+ $.08/acre). For 2021 and 2022, the district received $8 per parcel (+$0.08/acre), to ensure that services can continue to be provided for our local communities into the future.

Island County/Camano Island

Beginning January 1, 2020, and for the next 10 years, will be a range of charges up to $5/parcel plus up to $.10/acre per year. Resource designated forest land would range up to an amount not to exceed $3.00 per forest landowner plus 10% of the weighted average of acreage charges imposed on all other land use categories. The District presented the proposal to the Island County Commissioners on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 and they unanimously approved the proposed rate.

**Conservation Districts are authorized to receive authorized to receive rates and charges under RCW 89.08.405.

Events and Meetings

Public comment is always welcome at our monthly board meetings held on the fourth Tuesday. You can find the meeting schedule on our District Business page.