We love working with everyday people who see an opportunity on their land and come to us for help. Several years ago, we worked with horse owner Terri Forslof after she purchased her equestrian property, a true fixer-upper that sat vacant for nearly a decade. After an initial site visit and assessment, Terri partnered with us on a cost-sharing project to build mud-free horse paddocks, an efficient waste storage and compost system, and some native vegetation planting for their pond. 

When the rain comes, she’s ready. 

“The partnership was everything we could have hoped for and more, and we are so happy to be enjoying our equines in a clean and efficient facility that doesn't damage our watershed,” Terri said.

This year, we got to see her host a farm tour to connect fellow horse owners with the resources and skills she needed for her own project. Our ongoing commitment to people like Terri- people who are willing to work for something better- is part of what defines our work at the District. Every success story starts with a cooperative landowner, and we’re excited for the new connections we’ll make with every workshop, site visit, and event to come.