Please read and comment on Whatcom Conservation District's Annual Plan of Work for Fiscal Year 2013 (July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013).  Comments will be reviewed and the plan of work will be approved at the May 14, 2012 board meeting.

We appreciate your input.

FY 2013 Annual Plan of Work

This position supports the WSU Whatcom County Agricultural Extension Program with research and outreach activities.  A suitable candidate will need to work both in the field under varying weather conditions and in the office.  Work may be solitary in remote outdoor locations.  A flexible schedule during the week is required, depending upon job demands; nighttime and/or weekend availability may be required.

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WHATCOM CONSERVATION DISTRICT                
BID OPENING RESULTS               
Lake Terrell Dam Channel Restoration and Fish Passage Project  

The 2012-2013 Whatcom Food & Farm Finder can now be found at a variety of locations throughout Whatcom County.

Devin Mounts of the Huxley Student Chapter of the Air & Waste Management Association (AWMA) held a fundraiser this year to raise money to benefit local restoration projects.  The project was a way to connect the club with the local community.  Through his efforts over $500 was collected and used to purchase 253 plants to be donated to the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association.  The trees and shrubs will be planted throughout Whatcom County to improve and restore riparian habitat.  We want to applaud and thank Devin for his efforts in s

Resource Specialist (Farm Planner) – resource specialist needed to do dairy nutrient management planning and implementation.  A bachelor’s degree in animal, range, crop, or soil science is required.  For application and job/benefit particulars call or email: Whatcom Conservation District, (360) 354-2035 x3, wcd@whatcomcd.org.  This position is open until filled.

Application Packet

UNOFFICAL RESULTS until election certified by WA State Conservation Commision at May meeting.

The mail-in ballots have not been counted yet.  The next available date that allows all mail-in ballots postmarked on the March 13th to be received by the district and polling officers are available is March 20th.  This is when the mail-in ballots will be counted.

Events are OPEN to the PUBLIC and FREE!
All workshops are held on Sundays at 2:00pm

2012 GARDENING WORKSHOPS
The WSU Whatcom County Master Gardener program is offering gardening workshops taught by local experts, starting March 4 through August 26
at Tennant Lake Interpretive Center and Hovander Homestead Park in Ferndale. 
They are free and open to the public.  No registration is required.

**NEW FEATURE**

We have added a new map under "Dairy - Manure Spreading Advisory" that shows the current manure spreading advisory for Whatcom County. If you are thinking of applying manure, check here first to see if it is advisable. If the risk is high, dont apply!