WSU Extension will be presenting a workshop on agricultural estate planning, focusing on “ways to maintain family ties to the land from generation to generation.” The workshop will be held on Saturday, April 3 at the Kittitas Valley Event Center in Ellensburg. For more information contact Andy Perleberg, WSU Extension Forester, at (509)667-6540 or andyp@wsu.edu.
Backyard Woods
Backyard Woods provides a guide and tip sheets on how small acreage owners can enhance the scenery in their backyard woods, provide habitat for wildlife, and utilize the land as an extra source of income. This is a joint program of the US Forest Service, National Association of Conservation Districts, and the National Arbor Day Foundation. Click on the link to visit the Backyard Woods web site.
CKCD Chairman Joins WACD Officers
David Guenther, current chair of the CKCD board of supervisors, has been elected to serve as Vice President of the Washington Association of Conservation Districts. Congratulatiosns, Dave!
On a similar note, CKCD was recently named South Central Area District of the Year. The South Central Area is made up of Benton, Central Klickitat, Eastern Klickitat, Franklin, Kittitas, North Yakima, South Yakima, and Underwood Conservation Districts.
2010 Annual Meeting
Central Klickitat Conservation District will hold its Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 18 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Centerville Grange Hall. Two pesticide credits will be available.
Featured speakers include Dr. Steven Machado (Oregon State), Marty Hudson (Klickitat Weed Control Board), Jorge Pacheco (DuPont Ag Nutrition), Roylene Rides at the Door (NRCS State Conservationist), and Dan Steiner (Mid Columbia Producers).
Along with the annual meeting, an election will be held for the board position currently held by Mike Norris, whose three-year term is expiring. Anyone wishing to run for the position of board supervisor should contact the district office or the Washington State Conservation Commission for more information
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS, RJR ENTERPRISES AND MORROW COUNTY GRAIN GROWERS!
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Election Notice
An election for the position of Supervisor for the Central Klickitat Conservation District will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2010 between the hours of 8:00 am and 12:00 noon, at the Centerville Grange Hall. The Grange Hall is located at 2288 Centerville Hwy in Centerville, Washington, 98613.
All registered voters residing within the boundaries of the district are eligible to vote. Central Klickitat CD is bordered by the Klickitat River on the west and Rock Creek on the east. Candidates for the position of supervisor must also reside within the district and be registered to vote. Candidates may also be required to be landowners or operators of a farm, depending on the current composition of the board of supervisors.
Conservation districts are non-regulatory subdivisions of state government. District supervisors direct natural resource conservation efforts within the district, including development of long-range and annual plans, supervision of district staff, and distribution of Washington State Conservation Commission funds. The board of supervisors has regular monthly meetings and there are several special meetings throughout the year, including the South Central Area annual meeting and the Washington Association of Conservation Districts annual convention. Supervisors serve three-year terms without compensation, but can be reimbursed for district-related expenses.
Published election procedures and forms can be viewed at the conservation district office and are also available from the Washington State Conservation Commission . Candidate information is due to the conservation district by January 21, 2010. There is no filing fee.
Native Plant Posters Available
CKCD is selling beautiful full-color posters, suitable for display in your home, classroom, or office. Each fine art poster depicts a specific group of native Northwest plants, and features a keyed identification system, including common and botanical names.
Welcome!
The District meets the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm (except February when it follows their annual meeting) at the USDA Service Center in Goldendale. The public is welcome to attend.
The CKCD is a proud member of the Washington Association of Conservation Districts.
Monday, Feb 8
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