Get Involved

There are many ways to get involved with the great work that your local RC&D Council and their partners are doing.  Come to a board or planning meeting, volunteer your time or skills, become a partner on our many projects, help us identify resource needs in our communities, or even make a technical, material, or financial contribution.

Board Meetings

The SCW RC&D Council meets every other month starting in January at their annual meeting. They typically meet the first Thursday of the month, with exceptions around holiday weeks. The public is welcome to attend meetings to find out more about the Council and what they are doing. If you are considering being a sponsor, or would like to bring a project idea (see Projects and Programs) to the Council, please Contact Us at least two weeks before a regular meeting.

2010 Board Meeting Schedule

Meetings are bimonthly, starting in January, and are generally on the first or second Thursday.  They start at 10:00 a.m. and last until approximately noon. Estimated RC&D Board meeting dates for 2010 are:

Note: Meetings can be rescheduled with short notice; please check back for latest schedule or Join Our Mailing List for latest information on any changes and to be sent agendas and agenda packets.  Meetings generally occur at 1606 Perry St., Yakima, Washington, with the exception of the annual meeting.  Locations can be subject to change.  Check the agenda for exact location.  Agenda is released approximately 1 week before meeting.  Those persons requiring accommodations or materials in an alternative format, please contact Heather Simmons-Rigdon at 509-454-5743, x104.

For copies of previous meeting minutes, go to About Us

Projects / Programs Meetings

Visit the Projects and Programs page for more information about the Projects and Program of the RC&D, meeting times, and other events.

Sponsorship

One easy way to become involved in the good work done by your local RC&D is to become a sponsoring organization. Sponsorship is the first step to board membership and project involvement.  It is easy to become a sponsor.  Just read and fill out an Application.

Planning for the Future

Visit the About Us page to find out how to be involved in our area and annual planning and to obtain a copy of the current and draft plans.

Let us know what you think!  We appreciate public input on the needs and opportunities here in our region.  Please fill out and send us the attached Area Plan Survey Form [ 368 KB]. We will compile this information to be used when creating our next 5-year Area Plan.  This plan is due to be completed by October 2010.

Volunteering / Internships

There are open positions for those wishing to volunteer, need volunteer credit, or want to do a non-paid internship in project coordination, office administration, or natural resource restoration.  Please Contact Us for more information. All ages encouraged!

Natural resources now and for the future!