Tom serves as the Executive Director of the Washington Association of Conservation Districts, a nonprofit organization formed in 1942 to serve and support Washington's conservation districts.
Heather Wendt Appointed as WACD Deputy Director Since Heather Wendt joined WACD in August 2023, she has brought tremendous value to the WACD staff team.… Continue Reading Heather Wendt Appointed as WACD Deputy DirectorContinue Reading
HB 1488 on rates and charges moves to the Governor WACD is very pleased to report that on April 18th, the House concurred with Senate… Continue Reading HB 1488 on rates and charges moves to the GovernorContinue Reading
Washington Grown has published a great video about cranberry production in the Pacific Conservation District. If you haven’t seen a western Washington cranberry farm before,… Continue Reading Cranberries and the Pacific Conservation DistrictContinue Reading
HB 1488 Passed by House and Senate, What Happens Next? What is House Bill 1488? House Bill 1488 contains language that WACD members have been… Continue Reading HB 1488 Passed by House and Senate, What Happens Next?Continue Reading
Where have all the sage grouse gone? A conservation mystery in south-central Washington In south-central Washington’s patchwork of sagebrush and agricultural fields, one man is… Continue Reading Where have all the sage grouse gone?Continue Reading
USDA Announces New FPAC Leadership to Better Serve Farmers and Ranchers (Washington, D.C., March 21, 2025) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced key… Continue Reading New USDA Leaders AnnouncedContinue Reading
Action This Week on Rates-and-Charges Legislation In our Week 9 Legislative Update, Ryan Baye (WACD Director of Legislative and Membership Services) reported: Last week House Bill… Continue Reading Action This Week on Rates-and-Charges LegislationContinue Reading
Asotin CD Seeks Resource Specialist The Asotin County Conservation District is seeking a Resource Specialist to join our team. This will be a full time,… Continue Reading Asotin CD Seeks Resource SpecialistContinue Reading
Chehalis Basin Strategy in review: Restoration at Riverbend Ranch near Tenino seeks to balance nature and agriculture Nestled along the Skookumchuck River, Riverbend Ranch near… Continue Reading Chehalis Basin Strategy in review: Restoration at Riverbend Ranch near Tenino seeks to balance nature and agricultureContinue Reading
Benton Conservation District plans to build a new facility The city of West Richland has approved a building permit for a new facility for Benton… Continue Reading Benton Conservation District plans to build a new facilityContinue Reading
