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.
WACD testimony on SB 5200 concerning the capital budget On Thursday, January 12, 2023, WACD testified before the Senate Ways & Means Committee on Senate… Continue Reading WACD testimony on SB 5200 concerning the capital budgetContinue Reading
WACD testimony on HB 1147 concerning the capital budget On Thursday, January 12, 2023, WACD waited two hours to be called to testify before the… Continue Reading WACD testimony on HB 1147 concerning the capital budgetContinue Reading
Tucked away in a secluded corner outside of Bow, the Washington Association of Conservation Districts Plant Materials Center is an unassuming powerhouse in the field… Continue Reading GoSkagit covers PMC: Plant center fills niche in nature restoration workContinue Reading
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) announced the open application period for the 2023 Urban and Community Conservation (UAC) grant initiative. The… Continue Reading NACD Announces Application Period for Urban and Community Conservation GrantsContinue Reading
WACD testimony on HB 1140 concerning operating budget appropriations On Wednesday, January 11, 2023, WACD testified before the House Appropriations Committee on House Bill 1140 concerning… Continue Reading WACD testimony on HB 1140 concerning operating budget appropriationsContinue Reading
WACD testimony on SB 5187 concerning operating budget appropriations On Tuesday, January 10, 2023, WACD testified before the Senate Ways & Means Committee on Senate… Continue Reading WACD testimony on SB 5187 concerning operating budget appropriationsContinue Reading
Note: first published December 16, 2022 and updated January 9, 2023. The Washington Department of Ecology has issued the first four chapters of what will… Continue Reading Ecology issues ‘voluntary clean water guidance’ for farmsContinue Reading
Plant Materials Center Update: January 5, 2023 Here are 5 things that you should know about the PMC for January 5, 2023: Happy New Year… Continue Reading Plant Materials Center update: January 5, 2023Continue Reading
NRCS Riparian Buffer Program Now Available to Producers Background Elevated water temperatures and sedimentation of waterways has negatively impacted salmon habitat across Washington. As a… Continue Reading NRCS Riparian Buffer Program Now Available to ProducersContinue Reading
AgForestry is the only program in Washington State focused on developing adult leaders in agriculture, forestry and natural resources. If you know someone with leadership… Continue Reading Looking for Leaders in the Rough – Class 45 Applications Open Jan 15thContinue Reading
