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We're delighted to introduce you to the Wonders of Wildlife - a new, state-wide effort designed to increase the quantity and quality of wildlife habitat on Washington's private lands.

 

 

Plasma TV picturing an elk calling out to the wild. Text on the TV states "If you build it..."

New Wonders of Wildlife TV public service ad to air soon

 

“If you build it, they will come.” That familiar message is the theme of a new NRCS 30-second television public service announcement that will soon be aired on television stations throughout Washington. The TV ad is part of an exciting conservation awareness campaign that encourages producers to “build” better wildlife habitat on their farms and ranches.

Click here to view the ad

Radio Microphone icon representing radio psa announcements.Listen to... "Wonders of Wildlife" - Public Service Announcements

TV icon graphicA 60-second video introduction to the "Wonders of Wildlife" campaign...

(Helpful note - The "Wonders of Wildlife" video may take a few moments to download depending upon your internet connection.)


 


A letter of introduction to the "Wonders of Wildlife"...

A newsletter article featuring the "Wonders of Wildlife"...

"Wonders of Wildlife" habitat brochure now available.

Cover photo of "Wonder of Wildlife" brochure

Experience the
 "Wonders of Wildlife"

For anyone who’s ever watched an eagle soar, or a herd of deer bound effortlessly across an open field, it’s easy to understand how the mere presence of wildlife enriches our lives. Washington landowners play an important role in providing the critical habitat upon which our state’s diverse and magnificent wildlife depend.

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This season's featured poster and postcard

Wonders of Wildlife spring poster a mule deer drinking from a cool running creek.
 



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Wonders of Wildlife fall poster image of ducks floating on a pond with fall leaves in the background.


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Wonders of Wildlife fall poster image of a pheasant looking out along the range.

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Wonders of Wildlife fall poster image of a duck floating on the surface of a pond.


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To order additional "Wonders of Wildlife" publications, please email Ron.Nichols@wa.usda.gov

 

A Helping Hand...

Improving wildlife habitat begins with a conservation plan. Once you have that plan, NRCS can help you build the habitat wildlife loves through its programs and services. For more information about each program, please click on the links below.

Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP)
Wetland Reserve Program (WRP)

Learn more about the food and cover needs for specific species, click on any of the images below for more information.
photo of a sage grouse

photo of a mule deer

photo of a ring neck pheasant

 

Most native bees are unlikely to sting. The yellow jackets and other wasps you see eating rotting fruit and hanging around picnics are not bees, nor are they significant pollinators.


Learn the importance of pollinators in agriculture.

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Meet some of Washington's Wildlife Stewards...

Landowners across Washington are improving wildlife habitat through their stewardship efforts and with the help of NRCS programs and services. Read some of their stories below.

Tribal Wildlife Biologist Tracy Hames, right, and NRCS Tribal Liaison Roger Amerman, pause near one of the 28 engineered grade control structures that have helped restore the natural hydrology to Mid-Toppenish Creek.

Program helps restore hydrology, wetlands, cultural resources on Yakama lands

Tracy Hames unfurls a three foot map across the hood of his vehicle. Nearby, birds chirp excitedly as they flutter amid the branches in a willow grove. A pair of ducks takes wing in the distance. Across the expanse of tule reeds, cattails and shallow ponds, shorebirds feed – silently pacing along the water’s edge, stabbing at insects with their spear-like beaks.

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The Scheibe farm has grown in both market value and in intrinsic value for the entire family (from left) Art, Nathan, Ron and Kim.

Investment in habitat yields bounty of wildlife, recreation and enjoyment for Washington farm family

A few years ago, while at his farm home near Anatone, Ron Scheibe answered a knock at his door.  Standing before him was a bird hunter from Pennsylvania who asked for and then received permission from Mr. Scheibe to hunt on his land.

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The Willms’ family (from left Sally, Evelyn and Marvin) say their Wetlands Reserve Project habitat improvements bring a variety of wildlife right to their back door.

Wetlands bring improvements to land, family, wildlife and community

 To view wildlife, most people have to turn on the television or open a magazine.  But all the Willms family has to do is look out their window or step out their back door.  On this particular day, Marvin Willms was enjoying a hot breakfast when he spotted a doe out of his window.

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 Once an area that grew only mounting piles of spoils from an ore mill, John Hamilton’s pond and wetland area now grows a variety of plants and wildlife.

Vision, dedication and conservation transform eyesore into wildlife utopia

 Most people saw an eyesore. John Hamilton envisioned a sanctuary – a place where wildlife would flourish, fish would splash, and physically challenged or ill children would come to spend a peaceful weekend – a place where they could briefly shed the bonds of illness while sharing some quality time with their families.

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With the help of the NRCS, Stevens Ranch partners (from left) Tom Pfeifer, Don Schmauder, David Stevens and Derek Stevens have created or enhanced hundreds of acres of wildlife habitat.

Conservation programs provide tools for creating wildlife haven – hunter’s heaven

It’s hard to imagine an environment less hospitable for wildlife than the vast and rugged central highlands of Washington. With an average annual rainfall of less than nine inches, and temperatures that range from well-below zero to more than 100 degrees, nature’s creatures have to be superbly adapted to simply survive this harsh and unforgiving ecosystem.

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