Riparian Plant Propagation Program

Riparian Plant Propagation Program is sponsored by Washington State Conservation Commission (SCC). This program provides funding for riparian restoration projects, including support for native plant procurement and holding facilities. Limited funding opportunities are also available for maintenance of plants at existing holding sites.

Riparian Plant Propagation Program (RPPP) It's conservation district election time! Click here to learn how you can vote in your CD. Conservation District Resources Riparian Plant Propagation Program (RPPP) What is the Riparian Plant Propagation Program?

The Riparian Plant Propagation Program (RPPP) increases the availability of native trees and shrubs needed for riparian restoration. By supporting the growth and distribution of native plant materials, the program helps expand riparian habitat along salmon-bearing streams and provides the many co-benefits that healthy riparian areas bring to local communities and ecosystems. Conservation districts and nurseries.

By coordinating with nurseries and restoration groups, including conservation districts, RPPP expands the availability of native trees and shrubs for riparian restoration by: Identifying the number and species of native plants needed Coordinating seasonal propagation schedules Providing financial support to expand native plant nursery stock Matching plants with riparian restoration projects Building community through outreach, education, and engagement opportunities RPPP is implemented through three phases: Propagation : Partnering with nurseries to increase propagation of native trees and shrubs for districts and restoration projects.

SCC supports this work through 2–4 year contract grows, enabling long-term planning and access to difficult-to-source species. Cultivation : Providing annual funding to conservation districts for creating new holding sites, expanding existing facilities, and purchasing plants ready within the fiscal year. Holding plants for 2–3 years improves survival rates, and sites may also serve as nursery overflow.

Restoration : Distributing locally grown plants to riparian habitat projects led by districts, non-profits, state and federal agencies, Tribes, counties, and other partners. Climate Commitment Act (CCA) Requirements RPPP received additional funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA), which directs cap-and-invest dollars to reduce climate pollution, create jobs, and improve public health. Learn more at climate.

wa. gov. ‍ For any SCC grant program funded by the CCA, applicants must notify all affected federally recognized Tribes within the project area as early as possible prior to funding approval. This requirement is separate from cultural resource reviews and cannot be combined.

See scc. wa. gov/cd/cca for all Climate Commitment Requirements.

The notifications must follow the instructions below: ‍ Pre-application notification instructions ‍ Letter template ( Word ) | Letter template ( PDF ) Notification emails must include: ‍ CCAnotification@dfw. wa.

gov Now Open: Plant Needs Form for Riparian Restoration Projects Funding Opportunity: Support for Native Plant Procurement and Holding Facilities Limited RFA Now Open for Conservation Districts: RPPP Holding Site Support Habitat and Monitoring Coordinator Check back later for releases about this program Coming July 2026 : Funding opportunity to purchase trees and/or shrubs and the expansion or creation of holding sites.

Please review the funding guidelines as you prepare an application. All conservation districts must report the distribution of plants funded through this program to riparian restoration projects: The optional Plant Tracking Form (open year-round for real-time tracking; may be submitted more than once) For projects funded in the 2025-2027 biennium: All deliverables must be received and all installation work completed by June 30, 2027.

Find videos and trainings from this program. Riparian Plant Propagation Program - 2024 "101" level overview of SCC's Riparian Plant Propagation Program.

Conservation 101 - Riparian Plant Propagation Program This video provides an overview of the Riparian Plant Propagation Program, which boosts native plant availability for salmon-focused streamside restoration by funding partnerships with conservation districts, nurseries, tribes, schools, and community groups.

Riparian Plant Propagation Program | FY25 Request for Applications Q&A Session This Q&A session provided an opportunity for conservation districts and their partners to ask questions on RPPP's Request for Applications for fiscal year 2025.

Riparian Plant Propagation Program | Plant Needs Form Q&A Session May 13, 2024 This Q&A session provided an opportunity to ask questions on the Riparian Plant Propagation Program and the Annual Plant Needs Form. Riparian Plant Propagation Program | Q&A Webinar - Feb.

27, 2023 Topics covered in this webinar include an introduction to the program and goals, what types of projects may be eligible for funding, funding rounds and timing, and what information is helpful to gather from CDs, restoration groups, and nurseries to help shape this work.

Success Stories from this Grant Program Riparian Plant Propagation Program (RPPP) Scaling Up Production for Statewide Riparian Restoration With support from the Riparian Plant Propagation Program, large-scale native plant production is underway through a partnership with Puget Sound Plants, enabling the cultivation and statewide distribution of more than 30,000 riparian plants.

This high-volume nursery system strengthens Washington’s restoration supply chain and ensures consistent access to locally grown native material.

Riparian Plant Propagation Program (RPPP) Grays Harbor Conservation District Maintaining a Robust Plant Inventory for Restoration Grays Harbor Conservation District maintains tens of thousands of native plants annually at a partner-operated holding site, using gravel beds and nursery infrastructure to support healthy plant growth and regional riparian restoration.

Through project support and community distribution, the district helps meet evolving restoration needs across the region. Riparian Plant Propagation Program (RPPP) Snohomish Conservation District Advancing Nursery Growth and Community Partnerships Snohomish Conservation District is expanding its riparian plant capacity while preparing for a new office and greenhouse facility.

Through partnerships with Snohomish County, Edmonds College, and the Latino Educational Training Institute, the district maintains thousands of native plants and supports hands-on workforce development for local restoration efforts.

Riparian Plant Propagation Program (RPPP) Jefferson County Conservation District Expanding Local Capacity Through Nursery Infrastructure Jefferson County Conservation District expanded its native plant holding capacity at Finnriver through new gravel beds and a shade structure, strengthening regional riparian restoration efforts through a shared, multi-partner site.

Riparian Plant Propagation Program (RPPP) King Conservation District Innovative Water Reuse for Habitat Restoration King Conservation District uses reclaimed water to grow native plants for restoration, improving salmon habitat and conserving resources.

Riparian Plant Propagation Program (RPPP) Pend Oreille Conservation District Restoring Riparian Habitats in Pend Oreille County Pend Oreille Conservation District grows native plants to restore riparian habitats and stabilize streambanks, improving water quality and ecosystems.

Riparian Plant Propagation Program (RPPP) Kitsap Conservation District Innovative Habitat Restoration Kitsap Conservation District’s nursery, funded by SCC’s Riparian Plant Propagation Program, supports salmon habitat restoration with over 12,000 native plants. Using innovative gravel troughs and drip irrigation, the nursery achieves a 98% plant survivability rate, showcasing sustainable and efficient restoration practices.