WACD supports formation of a workgroup to assess the status of HABs in the state, the adequacy of current funding for monitoring HABs, the adequacy of funding for programs to address HABs statewide, and to recommend actions that conservation districts should take to reduce the frequency and duration of HABs in Washington. The committee has a one-year charter to report back to the association and the board.
The HAB Work Group is being established in April, 2022 and is being chaired by Mark Sytsma, Whidbey Island CD Supervisor.
Committee members
| Name | Title | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Andersson | District Manager | San Juan Islands CD |
| Marcella Appel | Water Resource Project Manager | Benton CD |
| Walt Edelen | Water Resources Program Manager | Spokane CD |
| Glenn Gately | Water Quality and Fish Habitat Specialist | Jefferson County CD |
| Heather McCoy | Executive Director | Whidbey Island CD |
| Debbie Meisinger | Program Manager, Riparian Habitat Stewardship | King CD |
| Mark Nielson | District Manager | Franklin and Benton CDs |
| Ron Scerbicke | Watershed Planner | Grant CD |
| Mark Sytsma | Supervisor | Whidbey Island CD |
Downloadable references & reports
The workgroup established an online resource portal – complete with previous meeting minutes and recordings, shared resources, HAB-affiliated websites, and more as they conduct their work. The September 2022 HAB Workgroup Report can be found here.