Native Plant Conservation
What is it?
Plant conservation is the protection and preservation of plant species and their natural habitats to prevent extinction and maintain biodiversity. It involves efforts like habitat restoration, seed banking, controlling invasive species, and promoting sustainable land use. Conserving plants supports ecosystems, ensures food security, and helps combat climate change by maintaining natural carbon sinks like forests and grasslands.
Who’s working on it in the Tri-Cities?
- Tapteal Greenway – Promoting conservation, education and recreation along the lower Yakima River.
- Friends of Badger Mountain – The preservation and stewardship of the ridges in the Lower Columbia Basin for the benefit of the community and the environment.
- Washington Native Plant Society (WNPS) Columbia Basin Chapter – Promote the appreciation and conservation of Washington’s native plants and their habitats through study, education, and advocacy.
- Heritage Gardens of the Columbia River Basin – Promotes the appreciation of Washington State’s native plants while familiarizing participants with low water-use landscaping and irrigation methods. Managed by Benton Conservation District.
- Save our Shoreline – Promoting riparian projects and associated community education in Tri-Cities, Washington for cleaner water and diverse habitat to support the native species that rely on both.
- Tapteal Native Plants – Our aim is to help you acquire the native plants you seek for your Heritage gardens and drought tolerant landscape projects.