JEFFERSON COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT

What JEFFERSON COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT does

Jefferson County Conservation District (JCCD) is a non-regulatory special-purpose government district established in 1946 under Washington State law (RCW Chapter 89.08) and headquartered at 205 W Patison Street, Port Hadlock, Washington. The district delivers free technical assistance, conservation planning, financial program administration, and environmental education to Jefferson County landowners and residents, with services spanning farm stewardship, forest management, water quality monitoring, wildfire risk home assessments, native plant sales, tool lending, and the Natural Landscaping Course. There is no proprietary technology platform; the operating model is fundamentally human-led field service delivery — staff conduct property visits, write conservation plans, and connect landowners to state and federal cost-share programs (USDA NRCS EQIP, Washington DNR, Small Projects Cost-Share Program).

The district is governed by an unpaid volunteer Board of five Supervisors (three elected, two appointed by the Washington State Conservation Commission) and operates with a small staff of approximately four core technical personnel: District Manager, Office & Outreach Coordinator, Conservation Planner, and Water Quality and Fish Habitat Specialist. Revenue is a hybrid public-funding mix rather than a commercial model: approximately one-third of the annual budget comes from county commissioner-approved rates and charges (secured in 2018), with the balance drawn from Washington State Conservation Commission grants, USDA NRCS funding, and other state and federal programs. Trivial earned-revenue streams include an annual native plant sale that distributed roughly 12,000 trees and shrubs last year and online sales of educational posters priced at $5.50–$10.50. Customer segments are exclusively SMB/individual — farmers, forest property owners, and general Jefferson County residents — with no enterprise or commercial accounts.

Strategic posture is best characterized as steady-state operational expansion within a defined geographic mandate: the district grew its service area by annexing the City of Port Townsend in 2020, rebuilt staff capacity with two 2025 hires, and continues to deepen its role as the referral and convening hub for the county's conservation ecosystem (Jefferson Land Trust, North Olympic Salmon Coalition, WSU Extension, USDA NRCS, Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe). Water quality monitoring has been continuous since 1993, providing a 30+ year longitudinal dataset that is unique to JCCD.

Name

JEFFERSON COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT

Legal name

Jefferson County Conservation District

Website

https://jeffersoncd.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jefferson County Conservation District is a Washington State non-regulatory special-purpose government district that provides free technical assistance, conservation planning, and environmental education to farmers, forest owners, and residents of Jefferson County, Washington.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Conservation District Services

NAICS

Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Administration of Conservation Programs (92412)

akta.pro primary industry

Wildlife, Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation Administration (BPAIAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Biodiversity & Habitat Conservation (BPAGAGAA), Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration (BPAIAMAH), Biodiversity Conservation & Habitat Banking (AFAMAMAC)

Keywords

• Natural resource conservation
• Conservation district services
• Farm stewardship planning
• Forest management assistance
• Water quality monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Hadlock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Rates and Charges: Stable local funding secured in 2018 through a system of rates and charges approved by county commissioners. This provides approximately one-third of annual budget and serves as reliable financial foundation.
2. Grants: Grant funding from Washington State Conservation Commission, USDA NRCS, and other state/federal programs for water quality monitoring, salmon habitat restoration, and forestry outreach.
3. Native Plant Sales: Annual native plant sale of trees and shrubs to community members, with 12,000 native plants distributed last year.
4. Poster Sales: Educational posters sold for $5.50-$10.50 each through online checkout.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Jefferson County Conservation District is a non-regulatory special-purpose district that helps Jefferson County landowners conserve natural resources through free technical assistance, conservation planning, water quality monitoring, and selective financial assistance such as the Small Projects Cost-Share Program. It also runs an annual native plant sale, educational courses, a tool loan program, and sales of educational posters to support community conservation efforts.

Product overview

Jefferson County Conservation District offers a portfolio of conservation programs and services including technical assistance (soil testing, wildfire risk assessments, water quality monitoring, farm and forest stewardship, habitat enhancement), financial assistance (Small Projects Cost-Share Program), educational programs (Natural Landscaping Course, Resource Guides, Educational Posters), and resource programs (Tool Loan, Water Rights Assistance, Adaptive Beaver Management). The district operates as a non-regulatory special-purpose district providing free consultation services, from one-time visits to comprehensive conservation planning, for all property types in Jefferson County, Washington.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Soil Testing Soil testing support for Jefferson County residents, including equipment loan for collecting samples.
• Wildfire Risk Home Assessments Free wildfire risk home assessments available to Jefferson County residents to help evaluate and reduce fire hazards.
• Water Quality & Fisheries Monitoring Continuous water quality monitoring program in eastern Jefferson County, covering the Chimacum, Discovery Bay, Ludlow, and Hood Canal watersheds since 1993.
• Small Projects Cost-Share Program Pilot grant funding program supporting small-scale voluntary stewardship projects addressing natural resource concerns on Jefferson County land.
• Natural Landscaping Course Interactive three-class, two-field trip course emphasizing native plants and sustainable landscape design and maintenance practices, taught by the district's conservation planner in the fall.
• Tool Loan Program Free tool lending program providing vinyl billboard tarps, weed wrenches, and soil probes to Jefferson County land managers.
• Farm Stewardship Technical and financial assistance for barnyard, pasture, and cropland management, including mud, weeds, and manure management for Jefferson County farms.
• Forest Stewardship Assistance with forest management plan development using the Washington State integrated forest management plan template and help accessing programs for eligible forest property owners.
• Habitat Enhancement Technical and financial assistance for developing habitat enhancement projects on Jefferson County properties in partnership with conservation organizations.
• Native Plant Sale Annual native plant sale of trees and shrubs distributed to Jefferson County community members; 12,000 native plants distributed in the past year.
• Educational Posters Sale of educational conservation posters covering topics such as Pacific Northwest Old Growth Forest, Northwest Native Broadleaved Trees, Woodland Wildflowers, Rain Garden, Hedgerows, Native Conifers, Love Your Stream, and Low Impact Living, sold at $5.50–$10.50 each through online checkout.
• Forest Planning Technical Assistance Free forestry outreach, education, and technical assistance including site visits and forest management plan development, supported by forester expertise from Mason Conservation District through regional forestry grant funding.
• Adaptive Beaver Management Program operating under a Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) permit that allows landowners along Chimacum Creek to lower beaver dams or install flow-through devices or culvert protection.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12,000 native trees and shrubs distributed to community through annual plant sale
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with NRCS to bring together technical expertise and funding for conservation projects. Helps landowners access NRCS programs including EQIP (Environmental Quality Incentives Program) and Riparian Buffer Program.
• Washington Department of Natural ResourcescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization that provides cost-share opportunities for landowners seeking financial assistance for conservation projects.
• Washington State Conservation CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverning body that creates conservation districts and appoints two of five board supervisors. Provides grants and oversight to Jefferson County Conservation District.
• North Olympic Salmon Coalition (NOSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partner in salmon habitat restoration projects. Co-hosts Orca Recovery Day volunteer planting events and collaborates on Chimacum Creek restoration efforts.
• Jefferson Land TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on farmland preservation and small farm movement development in the area. Partner in conservation for habitat enhancement projects.
• Mason Conservation DistrictminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProvides technical assistance from foresters for forest management planning through regional forestry grant funding.
• WSU Extension Jefferson CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on small farm support, education, and outreach. Referenced for Regional Small Farms Online Learning Library and calendar of events.
• Washington Department of Fish and WildlifeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIssues Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) permits for beaver management along Chimacum Creek and provides trapping permits.
• Jamestown S'Klallam TribeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipated in Chimacum Creek Restoration and Protection Strategy technical advisory group.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Washington Environmental Council: Statewide environmental advocacy nonprofit focused on conservation funding, climate policy, and salmon recovery in Washington. Engages overlapping stakeholder networks but operates primarily through lobbying and grantmaking rather than direct landowner service delivery.

Direct peers

• Jefferson Land Trust: Local conservation organization in Jefferson County that collaborates with JCCD on farmland preservation and habitat enhancement. Operates as a nonprofit land trust rather than a special-purpose district, but addresses overlapping landowner segments with complementary tools.
• Clallam Conservation District: Neighboring Washington State conservation district providing the same suite of free technical assistance, farm/forest stewardship, water quality monitoring, and cost-share programs to landowners in Clallam County. Operates under the same RCW Chapter 89.08 statutory framework as JCCD.
• Mason Conservation District: Adjacent Washington conservation district offering conservation planning, water quality, and habitat restoration services. Already partners with JCCD to provide forestry technical assistance, and operates the same statutory model.
• North Olympic Salmon Coalition (NOSC): Regional nonprofit co-hosting Orca Recovery Day and salmon habitat restoration work with JCCD on Chimacum Creek. Targets overlapping goals (salmon recovery, watershed health) but operates as a membership-based nonprofit rather than a government district.
• WSU Extension Jefferson County: University extension office offering small farm support, education, and outreach in Jefferson County. Co-delivers programming with JCCD and competes for similar grant funding and landowner attention.

Broad incumbents

• The Nature Conservancy (Washington Chapter): Large international environmental nonprofit with active Washington operations including land conservation, climate work, and indigenous-led conservation. Operates at much greater scale than JCCD and may partner on or compete for regional habitat restoration funding.
• National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD): National umbrella organization for the 3,000+ conservation districts across the United States. Sets federal policy priorities, distributes national grant programs, and provides training that JCCD accesses.
• Washington Association of Conservation Districts: Statewide association representing all Washington conservation districts, providing legislative advocacy, training, and coordination services to JCCD and its peers. Operates one organizational layer above JCCD in the same statutory framework.
• American Farmland Trust: National nonprofit focused on farmland preservation and farmer-led conservation, addressing overlapping customer segments with JCCD's farm stewardship programs. Operates a broader national advocacy and grantmaking model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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