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IT Team Resources

We are the program for all things technology and data. As a program it is our mission to help the agency have the best solution for technology and data so we can work with our partners in the most efficient ways. While also looking to the future to help us to stay agile and ready for changes on the horizon and meeting to the strategic goals of the agency. 

Workload ebb and flow
The IT department is busy throughout the year as we are constantly having an influx of requests and needs of the agency are always changing.

Announcements

IT Service Alert: 15-character password policy
IT Service Alert: 15-character password policy
IT Service Alert: 15-character password policy

New computer password policy from Ecology single sign-on and Microsoft services goes into effect for all NEW passwords at 6:00 p.m. on Nov. 19, 2025. (The password you use when you log into your work computer.)

December 15, 2025

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December 16th SCC Connects in-person all-staff meeting FAQs
December 16th SCC Connects in-person all-staff meeting FAQs
December 16th SCC Connects in-person all-staff meeting FAQs

The SCC Connects planning team is hard at work on creating a robust agenda for our time together, with the goal of creating a sense of connection and esprit de corps for everyone. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions we’ve received so far:

November 19, 2025

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Migrating File shares to the Azure cloud in November.
Migrating File shares to the Azure cloud in November.
Migrating File shares to the Azure cloud in November.

The Ecology cloud team will migrate the WSCC file share to the Azure cloud on 11/6 beginning at 5pm. The file share will not be available during the migration.

October 28, 2025

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Required FY26 IT Security Awareness Training is available now
Required FY26 IT Security Awareness Training is available now
Required FY26 IT Security Awareness Training is available now

Are you ready for Ecology's annual IT Security Awareness Training? This year, training is assigned in October to coincide with National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. As with previous years, all IT Security Awareness training must be completed by June 30 of the following year.

October 7, 2025

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New Network Access System Launching October 31
New Network Access System Launching October 31
New Network Access System Launching October 31

On October 31, SCC’s VPN will transition from F5 to Netskope, streamlining access to shared drives and folders.

September 29, 2025

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From the Blog

Yakima CD Commission Tour Highlights

Thank you to Yakima Conservation District for welcoming SCC staff, commissioners, and partners for an insightful tour ahead of last week's Commission meeting! We're grateful for the opportunity to see the district's impactful work firsthand.

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Clark Conservation Tour

Thank you to Clark Conservation District for taking SCC commission members, staff, and partners on a wonderful tour of their district last week!

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Team Directory

Brandon Bourgette
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