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Skagit County proclaims May Wildfire Awareness Month and Soil & Water Stewardship Week; conservation groups and students honored
Summary
The board declared May Wildfire Awareness Month and April 27–May 4 Soil & Water Stewardship Week by unanimous votes. County and partner representatives urged residents to prepare for wildfire and highlighted local stewardship programs and a school poster contest.
The Skagit County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously April 29 to proclaim May as Wildfire Awareness Month and April 27–May 4 as Soil & Water Stewardship Week, actions the board said aim to increase resident preparedness and support local conservation education.
Robert Walters, community wildfire resilience specialist with the Skagit Conservation District, told the board the district’s wildfire programs and outreach have increased local engagement. "The efforts on your…
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