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Mission
Whatcom Conservation District is dedicated to serving present and future generations of Whatcom County through a natural resource conservation program of leadership, partnership, and technical, and educational and financial assistance to foster a healthy, sustainable relationship between people and the environment.
Our History
Since 1946, we have worked with landowners and farmers to manage natural resources in Whatcom County. We are building on our tradition as we meet today's challenges with expanding programs and opportunities to help people protect the land and its resources.
Serving Landowners
The District has a wealth of information concerning water quality issues, management of small and large farming operations, and implementation of best management practices (BMPs). The District publishes newsletters, hosts educational workshops and tours, and offers opportunities for volunteers to get involved.
Local Board of Supervisors
The Whatcom Conservation District is governed by a board or five supervisors, who are all local residents. Our current board is a diverse group, including a beef producer, dairy producer, local small animal veterinarian, a retired forester and a Whatcom County environmental health dept employee. Click here to meet our board members.
Navigating this site:
As you browse our site, the navigation menu at the left will highlight the section you are in. As you delve deeper, the section will continue to be highlighted: click it and you will return to the section's starting page. And "WCD Home" is always just a click away.
Announcements:
WCD receives 2009 District of the Year
Of the 47 Districts in Washington State, the Washington Association of Conservation Districts (WACD) awarded Whatcom Conservation District with the 2009 District of the Year award for showing tremendous efforts to get conservation on the ground and improving or building their overall program through coordinated planning with other entities. George Boggs, WCD Manager, and Joe Heller, WCD Board Supervisor, accepted the award, which was presented at the WACD Annual Meeting in Spokane. The WCD is very proud to have received this award because the quality of work that is being done throughout the State by all Conservation Districts is exceptional. To receive statewide recognition is a big accomplishment for not only the employees and Supervisors of the WCD, but also for the landowners and operators throughout the County who implement conservation. The award is a beautiful wood and glass sculpture created by Bob Clark at Okanogan Conservation District and is on display at the WCD office.
WCD Wins Area Awards
The WCD won the 2009 Northwest Area District of the Year, competing with nine other west side counties for the award. In addition, George Boggs received the 2009 Manager of the Year award from the State Conservation Commission, being recognized for his talent for supporting the WCD Board of Supervisors and staff to find innovative ways to address difficult natural resource issues.
Frank Corey Recognized
Frank Corey, Riparian Restoration Specialist at the WCD, received the WACD 2009 Special Service Award. The award recognizes Frank’s outstanding professional contribution to the improvement of Washington’s natural resources and improving conservation values in Whatcom County. Anyone who drives through the County and sees hedgerows planted on ditches may be looking at the results of Frank’s work. Frank Corey has been with WCD since 2004 and is known as a leader in stream restoration techniques and wildlife habitat needs.
Other Announcements
- EPA updated the Nooksack River Watershed as a success story on its national website. The WCD livestock program played a pivotal role in the success. See http://www.epa.gov/owow/nps/Success319/state/wa_nook.htm
- See also http://www.epa.gov/newsnotes/pdf/88issue.pdf where you will find our activities highlighted in the article Restoring a Watershed, One Neighbor at a Time beginning on page 15 of the October Issue, #88 of EPA’s Nonpoint Source News-Notes. Dorie Belisle was recognized for her efforts that were supported technically and financially by WCD.
Disclaimer
The Whatcom Conservation District provides this web site as a service to our customers. We strive to make sure that the information provided is as accurate and current as possible. However, occasional mistakes may occur, due to human or technical error. Therefore, neither Whatcom Conservation District nor any of its employees guarantees the accuracy or timeliness of the information provided and shall not be held liable for any losses caused by reliance on the information provided in any part of this web site.