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 our annual meeting. We typically meet the first Thursday of the month, with exceptions around holiday weeks. We encourage the public to attend meetings to find out more about the Council and what we 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.

2010/2011 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 upcoming RC&D Board meeting dates are:

Note: Meetings can be rescheduled with short notice; please check back for latest schedule or Join Our Mailing List for the latest information on any changes and to be sent agendas and agenda packets.  Meetings generally occur at 1606 Perry St., Yakima, Washington (USDA Field Office), with the exception of the annual meeting.  Locations can be subject to change as well.  Check the agenda for exact location.  Agenda is released approximately 1 week before the 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

The South Central Washington RC&D is currently creating a 5 year strategic plan for fiscal years 2011 through 2015.  This plan is available for review and comment through August 31st, 2010.

To download a copy of the Area Plan draft, please go to: Area and Annual Plan Page.

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!