Whatcom Conservation District is seeking candidates to apply for an appointed position on its Board of Supervisors. Applications are due by March 31.
The board position is a voluntary, three-year role that helps the district in its mission to conserve Whatcom County’s natural resources. Members are expected to attend monthly board meetings, develop policies, assist with long-range planning and approve annual budgets.
Applicants need to be Washington state voters, but are not required to live within the district boundary.
Candidates must submit their application to the Washington State Conservation Commission, which will appoint the member in late May.
In Washington state, conservation districts are five-member boards made up of two appointed and three elected positions. The district is also holding an election for a position in which Blaine area resident Jim Shaver is running unopposed. Ballots have already been mailed, but people may still vote in person on Election Day, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 17, at the district office, 6975 Hannegan Rd.
The Whatcom Conservation District was formed in 1946, and works with landowners, farmers and other community stakeholders to conserve natural resources.
For more information, contact the Whatcom Conservation District at (360) 526-2381 or review the Washington State Conservation Commission appointment guide at bit.ly/4rTbhDe.
