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May 31, 2025

Executive Corner

Views expressed in the Executive Corner category may not reflect the official positions or thoughts of the Washington Association of Conservation Districts. We share various thoughts to help stimulate thinking and discussion within our conservation community. We appreciate your feedback. Send your thoughts to feedback@wacd.org.

WACD 2023

Holiday Letter to Members and Partners

Holiday Letter to Members and Partners Dear WACD Members and Partners: As we swiftly approach the end of the 2023 calendar year, I want to… Continue Reading Holiday Letter to Members and PartnersContinue Reading

2023-12-11
On: December 11, 2023
In: Executive Corner, Featured
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Special Message for Members and Partners

Special Message for Members and Partners The action taken by the State Conservation Commission last week came as a surprise to everyone. It was difficult… Continue Reading Special Message for Members and PartnersContinue Reading

2023-03-20
On: March 20, 2023
In: Executive Corner, Featured
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We Are in Period of Transformation

We Are in Period of Transformation Call it change, call it a period of transition, or describe it as a time of transformation. Our conservation… Continue Reading We Are in Period of TransformationContinue Reading

2022-09-23
On: September 23, 2022
In: Diversity & Equity & Inclusion, Executive Corner, Featured
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We’ve had a successful year

We’ve had a successful year plus some challenges As we approach the end of the current fiscal year, I’m happy to report that we have… Continue Reading We’ve had a successful yearContinue Reading

2022-05-09
On: May 9, 2022
In: Executive Corner, Featured
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Hearing Dissent

Hearing Dissent We’ve all been in a meeting where someone spoke passionately about an idea or proposal, and sometimes that passion has sounded mean-spirited or… Continue Reading Hearing DissentContinue Reading

2022-04-28
On: April 28, 2022
In: Executive Corner, Featured
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Is there an intersection of opportunities for elections, DEI, and rates and charges?

Intersecting opportunities for elections, DEI, and rates and charges? Over the past couple of years, WACD members have talked at length about several issues. One… Continue Reading Is there an intersection of opportunities for elections, DEI, and rates and charges?Continue Reading

2022-04-14
On: April 14, 2022
In: Executive Corner, Featured

Inclusion must also mean hearing dissenting voices

Arguments about seat belts have been going on for many years, and in the view of many people, the issue was not about safety but… Continue Reading Inclusion must also mean hearing dissenting voicesContinue Reading

2022-02-24
On: February 24, 2022
In: Executive Corner
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Why did I leave the “bestest” job ever?

Why did I change jobs? Because you asked. Several years ago, a friend asked how I felt about my job with a soil and water… Continue Reading Why did I leave the “bestest” job ever?Continue Reading

2021-11-09
On: November 9, 2021
In: Executive Corner, Featured
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Leaving a Legacy Through Kindness, Courage, and Conscience

The recent passing of Rock Lake Conservation District supervisor David Johnson gives me pause in several ways. We are the same age. We graduated from… Continue Reading Leaving a Legacy Through Kindness, Courage, and ConscienceContinue Reading

2021-11-04
On: November 4, 2021
In: District supervisors, Executive Corner, Featured
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Trust, respect, and inclusion build belonging and community

Trust, respect, and inclusion build belonging and community Community What does the word community mean? A community is a group of people who live in… Continue Reading Trust, respect, and inclusion build belonging and communityContinue Reading

2021-09-15
On: September 15, 2021
In: Executive Corner, Featured

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