| Bob Clark – Technical Program Lead Bob has a BS in Outdoor Recreation (Forestry) from Utah State University with a minor in plant taxonomy. He also did graduate level studies in land use planning at the University of Montana. Bob is a board member of the Washington Association of Conservation Districts Plant Materials Center. The 2008 Washington Association of District Employee of the Year, Bob assists the District Manager with the coordination of all District technical programs, helping to coordinate projects, working with cooperating individuals, agencies, and other partners. He is responsible for implementing the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) and Irrigation Efficiencies programs and assisted with the Okanogan Watershed Planning project. He is also responsible for all District GIS development and management. Bob has been with the District since December 2001. Email: bobc@okanogancd.org |
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| Laura Clark – Administrative Program Lead Laura has more than 30 years of public administrative service and has been with the District since April 1998. She oversees the District Tree and Shrub sale and has been working on alternative energy projects such as using woody biomass for electrical production. She assists the District Manager with development and oversight of the District budget and other administrative functions. Laura has a wide range of grant management and business management experience. Email:lclark@okanogancd.org |
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Kirsten Cook- Conservation Educator
Kirsten has a BA in Human Ecology from Connecticut College and a
certificate in Nonprofit Management from the University of Washington. Involved in conservation education since she was an undergraduate, she has developed programs for people of all ages, with a focus on hands-on learning and habitat restoration. She is responsible for education and outreach programs and has been with the District since May 2011. Email: kirstenc@okanogancd.org
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| Craig Nelson – District Manager Craig has a BA in Geography with a minor in Environmental Studies and has been in this role since December 1996. In this position, he coordinated the development of the Okanogan Watershed Water Quality Management Plan, facilitated and coordinated the Okanogan Watershed Plan under RCW 90.82, and oversees all District programs and project staff. Craig supervises a diverse conservation program on a day-to-day basis while coordinating with multiple partnering agencies and non-governmental organizations. Craig has extensive grant management experience. Email:Craign@okanogancd.org |
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| Kim Simpson – District Treasurer Kim has a BA in Public Administration and has been processing grant vouchers and payment requests for the District since January 1999. She was instrumental in developing and implementing an improved grant and voucher tracking system that has allowed the Okanogan Conservation District to go from quarterly vouchers to consistent monthly vouchers. Kim is responsible for the timely and accurate submission of vouchers for the project. Email:Kims@okanogancd.org |
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