Posts Tagged ‘WMSWCD board’
Remembering Kim Peterson
It is with heavy hearts that we share that our long-time board member, Kim Peterson, recently passed away at the age of 74. Kim spent her entire life on Sauvie Island, where her family managed a 250-acre dairy farm during her upbringing. Over the years, the farm evolved into a beef operation and now includes…
Read MoreElections are Coming—Will YOU Serve on Our Board of Directors?
Do you love where you live? Are you interested in protecting natural spaces, plants, and animals in your area? Are you passionate about locally grown food? Do you want to give back to your community? Would you like a say in how tax dollars are spent? If so, West Multnomah SWCD’s Board of Directors could…
Read MoreJanuary 16 Board Meeting Rescheduled
Due to inclement weather and widespread power outages, West Multnomah SWCD’s January board meeting that was scheduled for 1/16/24 will now be held on 1/23/24 at 6pm. The public hearing that had been scheduled for 1/16/24 will now be held at the board meeting on 2/20/24. Both the January and February meetings will be held on Zoom. Please…
Read MoreOur Board Can Now Include You
The requirements to join the board of a conservation district just became more inclusive. Now, any registered voter living in a conservation district with at least 250,000 people can now run for Zone-specific board positions in the Zone where they reside or for At-Large board positions. Previously, Zone-specific board seats had requirements of owning or…
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