Clallam Conservation District

What Clallam Conservation District does

Clallam Conservation District is a Washington State special purpose local government entity organized under RCW 89.08 and classified as a 501(c)(1) organization. Founded in 1959 as part of Washington's 45-district network created during the Dust Bowl era, the District operates from its Port Angeles headquarters and serves Clallam County. It functions as a non-regulatory advisory body, providing voluntary conservation assistance to farmers, landowners, and the wider community. The District is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors — three elected locally and two appointed by the Washington State Conservation Commission — and led by District Manager Kim Williams.

The District delivers a portfolio of conservation services including farm planning and agricultural assistance, Dungeness well metering, pollution identification and correction, on-site septic system repair, water conservation programming, a manure share program, habitat restoration, soil testing, and an annual native plant sale. Service delivery is largely non-digital and in-person: conservation planners and technicians provide on-site technical assistance, host workshops and webinars, run volunteer planting events, and staff a walk-in office in Port Angeles. In 2024 the District and the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe jointly planted more than 1,350 trees along the Elwha River for salmon habitat restoration, and the 2026 native plant sale distributed more than 28,000 plants across the Olympic Peninsula.

Revenue is drawn from four streams: an annual parcel-based Rates and Charges assessment under RCW 89.08.405 ($5.00 per residential parcel, with category-specific rates and exemptions for federal/tribal lands and low-income seniors); state and federal grants (notably the Washington Department of Ecology and Washington DNR); tax-deductible donations; and modest fee-for-service income including a $35 per-sample soil test (effective February 2025) and native plant sales. The core staff consists of six personnel — District Manager, Office Administrator, two Conservation Planners, and two Conservation Technicians — working alongside volunteer board supervisors and an extensive partnership network that includes tribal nations, WSU Extension, county departments, Olympic National Park, and community-based organizations.

Name

Clallam Conservation District

Legal name

Clallam Conservation District

Website

https://clallamcd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Clallam Conservation District is a Washington State special purpose government entity founded in 1959 that delivers voluntary, non-regulatory conservation services — including farm planning, habitat restoration, soil testing, and well metering — to farmers, landowners, and residents across Clallam County.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Port Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Rates and Charges: Annual parcel-based fees authorized under RCW 89.08.405. Residential parcels pay $5.00 per year, with rates varying by land use category (commercial at $4.90, open space at $4.89, resource designated forest land at $2.93). This provides stable, locally-driven conservation funding.
2. Grants and Funding: The district receives grant funding from various sources including Washington Department of Ecology for conservation crew sponsorship, and other environmental agencies for specific programs such as salmon habitat restoration, invasive species management, and water quality improvement.
3. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from supporters classified under Section 501(c)(1) organization status. Donations support clean water, salmon restoration, healthy soils, farm planning, and habitat improvement programs.
4. Service Fees: Soil testing services at $35 per test as of February 2025. Equipment rental programs such as manure spreader rental through partner Angeles Rentals.
5. Native Plant Sales: Annual native plant sale featuring bare-root seedlings and plugs sold in bundle quantities of 5, 10, or 25. The 2026 sale resulted in over 28,000 native plants being distributed across the Olympic Peninsula.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Clallam Conservation District is a Washington State special purpose district that delivers voluntary, non-regulatory conservation services to landowners and the community of Clallam County. Its core offerings include farm planning and agricultural assistance, well metering, pollution identification and correction, on-site septic system repair, water conservation, manure sharing, and habitat restoration. It also runs a soil testing laboratory service, an annual native plant sale, equipment rental programs, and educational workshops and webinars covering stewardship topics.

Product overview

Clallam Conservation District operates as a single integrated service offering rather than a platform product. The organization provides a portfolio of voluntary, non-regulatory conservation services organized around natural resource stewardship, including Farm Planning & Agricultural Assistance, Dungeness Well Metering, Pollution Identification & Correction, On-Site Septic System Repair, Water Conservation, Manure Share, Habitat Restoration, Soil Testing, and Native Plants. These services are complemented by educational programs including workshops, webinars, and the annual Native Plants Sale, as well as special initiatives like Orca Recovery Month and the Manure Spreader Rental program. All services are delivered through direct technical assistance, project crews, grant funding support, and community education.

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Products and services

• Farm Planning & Agricultural Assistance Personalized conservation roadmaps and direct technical assistance for farm owners and agricultural landowners to improve soil health, water quality, habitat, and forest resilience on working lands.
• Dungeness Well Metering Water conservation program that installs and monitors well meters for landowners in the Dungeness area to track and manage groundwater usage.
• Pollution Identification & Correction Technical assistance program to identify and correct sources of pollution affecting local water bodies and natural resources on private lands.
• On-Site Septic System Repair Technical and financial assistance for repairing or maintaining on-site septic systems to prevent groundwater contamination.
• Water Conservation Programs and resources to help landowners conserve water resources through education, technical assistance, and implementation support.
• Manure Share Program connecting livestock owners with excess manure to landowners who can use it as a soil amendment, promoting waste recycling and soil health.
• Habitat Restoration Technical assistance and project implementation support for restoring wildlife habitat, riparian areas, and native ecosystems on private lands.
• Soil Testing Soil analysis service for landowners at $35 per sample, requiring a minimum of 3 pounds of soil per test with results returned in 2-3 weeks.
• Native Plants Sale Annual sale of native bare-root seedlings, plugs, and pollinator seeds to support local ecosystems and habitat restoration, sold in bundle quantities of 5, 10, or 25 with large orders accepted in summer.
• Manure Spreader Rental Equipment rental of a Millcreek Manure Spreader through partner Angeles Rentals, Equipment & Supply, available to horse and livestock owners in Clallam County.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,350+ trees planted along Elwha River in 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Washington State University (WSU) ExtensioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Co-hosts educational workshops including Chicken Care for Beginners. WSU Extension handles event registration while CCD staff provide expertise on coop placement, manure management, water safety, and bedding materials.
• Washington Department of Natural ResourcescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Collaboration on wildfire mitigation workshops, native plant maintenance training, and planting success workshops. Washington DNR provides technical expertise and resources for these educational events.
• Olympic National ParkminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Collaboration on Scotch broom removal along Lake Crescent on East Beach Road, combining CCD resources with Olympic National Park lands.
• OlyCAP (Olympic Community Action Programs)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2026OlyCAP provides conference room space at 228 W. First Street, Suite G for CCD board meetings.
• Clallam County Noxious Weed Control BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Joint volunteer events for invasive species removal, including Scotch broom sweeps along Lake Crescent's East Beach Road and workshop on invasive weed identification and control.
• Angeles Rentals, Equipment & SupplyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Partner equipment rental company that makes the Millcreek Manure Spreader (purchased by CCD with grant funds) available to horse and livestock owners in Clallam County through their rental program.
• Lower Elwha Klallam TribecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership for Elwha River restoration and salmon habitat enhancement. Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe collaborates with CCD on tree planting events, including over 1,350 trees planted along the Elwha River in 2024. Partnership also includes log jam installation projects for salmon restoration.
• Protect the Peninsula's FutureminorOthers · 1 January 2024Community organization; candidate Judy Larson mentioned involvement with this organization.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCQJJh6mEFADuV9K5l-XH_1g
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• Instagraminstagram.com/clallamconservationdistrict
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clallam-conservation-district

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

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