Welcome by WADE President and Awards. CTD Spotlight: Meet your CTD team, hear about an exciting new project, and learn how CTD resources can help you grow professionally through training, tools, and collaboration.
Learn about the customized CEP built by a committee of conservation district and SCC staff, share your community engagement experiences and try working through some scenarios and questions together.
With the biennium coming to a close and a one beginning, there’s much to address. This session will cover essential topics such as final vouchers, grant reporting, close-out procedures, new year setup, and upcoming policy changes. Join us to gain clarity, share insights, and ensure a smooth transition into the new year.
Discover effective outreach strategies used by conservation districts, including website content, swag ideas, promotional materials, and resource-sharing tips to enhance community engagement.
As a geneticist with the US Forest Service, Andrew Bower has spent years of his career exploring assisted migration as a mechanism for increased forest resilience in response to a rapidly chaning and uncertain climate. Session will include key takeaways from his research on the topic and include inside into both east and west side strategies.
Introduction for new employees. This will be an orientation to the workings of Districts and roles of employees in achieving local conservation success
Come have fun at the annual WADE Lawn Games Mixer! The CTD will have all kinds of fun games and beverages on hand. Come mingle and meet new people, connect with colleagues from other Districts, and have fun! Held in The Meadow (behind the Fountain Cluster near Meadow Stage).
This year’s Finance and Admin Track is all about engagement and meaningful connections. We’re kicking things off with an engaging icebreaker designed to create a welcoming atmosphere and foster a sense of community from the very start.
Elevate your visuals and tell powerful conservation stories with practical techniques for capturing compelling field photography that showcases projects, landscapes, people, and wildlife, all while maintaining professionalism, cultural awareness, and ecological sensitivity. Technical and communications staff are encouraged to attend.
Elevate your visuals and tell powerful conservation stories with practical techniques for capturing compelling field photography that showcases projects, landscapes, people, and wildlife, all while maintaining professionalism, cultural awareness, and ecological sensitivity. Technical and communications staff are encouraged to attend.
Get to know your fellow CD riparian planners. Session will include brief introductions and will evolve into a general discussion of riparian projects, lessons learned, and future goals. Please be prepared to give a brief overview of the work you do and come with any questions that fellow riparian folks can provide advice on
Join the Office of the Washington State Auditor for past, current, and future accounting and reporting updates that affect you, your annual report filing, and more! (Joining Virtually)
Explore how conservation districts can leverage AI tools to enhance education and outreach efforts, from creating engaging content to streamlining communication and analyzing community feedback, including ethical considerations.
Dive into Spotted Lantern Fly & Stone Fruit Pests surveys, control, and education with Joshua. In continuation to Sue Bird's talk on Tree-of-Heaven, a host from Spotted Lantern Fly
Learn how Whatcom CD is using Tableau to create visual representation of water quality results over time, through the use of maps, graphs, and filters. We will also talk about how they automated the process. https://bit.ly/WQ-Tableau
Assistant Nursery Manager John Knox has spent the past seven years learning the 'dos and don'ts' of native plant nursery management while operating one of the largest native plant nurseries in the state. Learn more about how your CD can get started implementing a small scale bareroot nursery and additional nursery practices suitable for CD planners who hope to expand their existing nursery infrastructure
Learn how to leverage website and Google Analytics tools to track user behavior, measure engagement, and optimize content for improved outreach and communication efforts.
How to guide K-12 educators into modifying (or extending) their partnered programs with conservation districts from a "field trip" into a Field Experience
In this workshop we’ll explore the fundamental principles of establishing and maintaining a strong internal control environment. Whether you're working with limited resources or managing complex operations, this session will provide practical strategies for designing effective controls that safeguard assets, ensure compliance, and promote operational efficiency. You’ll also learn about compensating controls and how to implement them when staffing or resources are constrained. Join us for this hands-on discussion and gain valuable insights on building resilience and accountability within your organization, no matter the size or structure.
Thurston, Snohomish, Mason, and Pacific CDs share tidal shoreline projects, methods, and lessons learned for supporting habitats and/or hazards resilience through the Shore Friendly program and beyond
Soil science basics to set the stage for Rachel Wieme’s following talk. Soil testing and summary of grower round table held in Walla Walla at WWCCD annual meeting.
Brian Muegge from Salmon Safe will be discussing his experience in engaging agricultural producers on implementation of riparian buffers, the barriers they face in implementation, and how the Salmon-Safe label can help the marketability of their products. Brian has a background in habitat biology and is now currently the Farm Program Manager for Salmon-Safe
Join the Office of the Washington State Auditor to hear the latest from the fraud-fighting front, including: Lessons learned from recent government fraud case studies at small cities/towns, why governments are trusting without verifying, and why some employees are exploiting that trust, and SAO’s top fraud-fighting tips. (Joining Virtually)
Learn how to align your conservation district's website with upcoming accessibility requirements, including practical tips, tools, and resources to ensure compliance and enhance inclusivity.
Soil acidification has become a growing concern for dryland crop production in eastern Washington. This presentation will discuss the causes of soil acidification and the effects on soil health and crop yield and quality, and best management practices for preventing or ameliorating low soil pH. We will also cover tools and resources that are available for growers (and conservation districuts working with growers) on how to identify if an acidity issue exists and create a management plan to addresss it.
The State Conservation Commission's new Riparian Grant Program (RGP) provides funding for projects to restore and protect riparian habitat on private lands. Join RGP Program Manager Amy Martin to learn more about how CD staff are leveraging the program to enhance riparian habitat throughout Washington State
Join us for an interactive roundtable on the ins and outs of managing grant funding. Let’s collaborate, share experiences, and gain practical tips to streamline and enhance your grant management processes
Learn how conservation districts are maximizing efficiency in their outreach efforts. This session will explore practical time management tools and programs for scheduling social media posts, delivering newsletters, and simplifying communication workflows. Enhance your ability to save time and focus on impactful conservation work.
This session encourages participants to share insights, ask questions, and engage in thoughtful conversations, ensuring a deeper understanding and connection with the topics covered. It's the perfect opportunity to digest the day's content and leave with renewed perspective
Why and when might it make sense to use a drone to collect LiDAR data when there is so much good data available publicly? That will be answered in this session, along with Snohomish CD staff talking about their experience collecting and processing LiDAR data to aid in the modeling and design of riparian restoration and floodplain projects.
Learn how to efficiently coordinate your plant sale with e-stores, streamlined transactions, mass email marketing, accounting, and website development—tailored for education and outreach staff looking to enhance engagement and sales.
Why and when might it make sense to use a drone to collect LiDAR data when there is so much good data available publicly? That will be answered in this session, along with Snohomish CD staff talking about their experience collecting and processing LiDAR data to aid in the modeling and design of riparian restoration and floodplain projects.
A more informal discussion group that will allow breakout into smaller groups and one on one conversation. The goal of this session is to make connections with other planners and bolster the support network for all riparian folks across the state.
Bring your team for a fun night of Envirothon Trivia at the Grotto! Win prizes and bragging rights by competing against other District staff. Bring a $20 donation (cash or credit cards accepted) to benefit the Washington State Envirothon 501(c)(3).
This open forum invites all finance and administrative staff to come together, share experiences, ask questions, and discuss common challenges. Whether you're seeking solutions to everyday hurdles or looking for advice on complex issues, this session provides a collaborative space for open dialogue and peer support
Start your day with fresh air and fresh ideas at this informal networking session designed for conservation district professionals in education, communications, and outreach—grab a coffee, share insights, and build valuable connections!
Wednesday June 11, 2025 8:00am - 8:50am PDT Chapel Theater
Sharing on their experiences implementing virtual fence in their cattle operation, meant to be treated more like a forum for audience to ask them questions.
Join Cascade Fisheries Project Planner Aaron Rosenblum and CD staff for a site tour of the Merritt Oxbow Restoration project. This multi-faceted project focuses on increasing in-stream complexity and floodplain engagement through the implementation of in-stream large wood placement, side-channel reconnection/excavation, and restoration planting
Come learn about what is new in survey equiptment. Bring questions about your own gear or equiptment you might be interested in purchasing for your district._x000D_ Explore how conservation districts can leverage AI tools to enhance education and outreach efforts, from creating engaging content to streamlining communication and analyzing community feedback, including ethical considerations.
Description: Explore curriculum resources designed to support agricultural and natural resource education, from hands-on lesson plans to interactive tools that engage students in conservation and sustainability. This session will highlight practical materials for educators to inspire the next generation of land stewards and conservation leaders.
Come learn about what is new in survey equiptment. Bring questions about your own gear or equiptment you might be interested in purchasing for your district._x000D_ Explore how conservation districts can leverage AI tools to enhance education and outreach efforts, from creating engaging content to streamlining communication and analyzing community feedback, including ethical considerations.
