About Us

Mission Statement

The South Central Washington RC&D Council provides leadership on issues of regional significance by facilitating the planning, coordination, and implementation of initiatives which promote a sustainable rural lifestyle for current and future generations.

Vision Statement

The South Central Washington RC&D Council will be the regional organization of choice for facilitating collaborative implementation of conservation projects leading to healthy and sustainable natural resources, economies, and communities.

Officers

• Chair - Louis Musso III, Kittitas County Park & Recreation, District No. 1
• Vice Chair - Ryan Anderson, City of Yakima
• Secretary / Treasurer - Frank Hendix, North Yakima Conservation District

Board of Directors

• Tony Aronica, City of Ellensburg
• Nicole Berg, Benton County Conservation District
• Tom Coleman, Cowiche Canyon Conservation District
• Laurie Crowe, South Yakima Conservation District
• Anna Lael, Kittitas County Conservation District
• Reese Lolley, The Nature Conservancy
• Glenn Miller, Mid-Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group
• Philip Rigdon, Yakama Nation
• Tim Tilley, City of Zillah
• Ken Tononen, Master Gardeners

Members & Partners

The success of the South Central Washington Resource Conservation & Development Council lies in its Members and Partners. Members have the opportunity to help guide conservation collaboration, bring projects to the Council, and develop partnerships with other RC&D members. If you, or your organization, are interested in being a member of the RC&D, please contact Heather Simmons-Rigdon at

RC&D Documents

The South Central Washington RC&D Council believes in transparency and accountability. See below for various documents. If you do not see something that you are looking for, please call us! You can also find us on Guidestar.

• Our 2011 Annual Report [PDF 247 KB]
• Our Bylaws [DOC 117 KB]
• Our IRS Letter of Determination [pdf 103 KB]
• Our 2011 Audit [PDF 450 KB]
• Our 2010 Audit [PDF 247 KB]
• Our 2009 Audit [PDF 209 KB]
• Our 2011 990 [PDF 1,426 KB]
• Our 2010 990 [PDF 1,207 KB]
• Our 2009 990 [PDF 1,148 KB]
• Our 2008 990 [PDF 854 KB]
• Our Personnel Policy Manual [PDF 321 KB]
• Our Conflict Of Interest Policy Manual [PDF 251 KB]

Previous Board Meeting Minutes (Approved)

RC&D - Providing Leadership in Conservation Collaboration!