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Announcements

SFF report to legislature published
SFF report to legislature published
SFF report to legislature published

Biennial SFF report published!

December 4, 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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Commission Meeting Material Deadlines
Commission Meeting Material Deadlines
Commission Meeting Material Deadlines

As we gear up for the December 4, 2025, Commission Meeting, all staff involved in presenting should begin preparing their materials in alignment with our agency process and timeline. Also, mark your calendars for January's meeting also!

October 16, 2025

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Ecology publishes Climate Resilience Strategy Progress Report
Ecology publishes Climate Resilience Strategy Progress Report
Ecology publishes Climate Resilience Strategy Progress Report

Check out the progress that's been made (including mention of SCC programs) in this 1-year progress report for Washington's Climate Resilience Strategy.

October 8, 2025

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Climate Resources Roundup Webinar, October 16
Climate Resources Roundup Webinar, October 16
Climate Resources Roundup Webinar, October 16

Taking stock of available resources for understanding and responding to climate risks in Washington and the Northwest.

October 8, 2025

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From the Blog

Welcoming Margaret McKeown to the SCC Team as the Riparian Grant Program Specialist

Margaret joins SCC to support grant management and serve as a district contact for the Riparian Grant Program. She brings extensive experience in restoration and environmental policy from WDFW and DNR.

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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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Colvin Ranch Day Celebrated on Sunday

Colvin Ranch Day was held on Sunday to celebrate 20 years of prairie conservation. It included ranch tours, wildflower walks, live music, and a special award ceremony honoring long-term stewardship partnerships.

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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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RPPP July 2024 Tour in Bellingham

Last month, two of our team were able to tour a University of Washington nursery in Seattle and Fourth Corner Nurseries in Bellingham— both of which are growing plants for use in riparian habitat restoration projects under contracts through SCC's Riparian Plant Propagation Program.

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Washington State Agency and Conservation Districts Battle Wildfires

In Washington state, the battle against wildfires is escalating, with the Washington State Conservation Commission (SCC) and local conservation districts joining forces with several other entities to fight wildfire, a threat which continues to grow due to an ever-changing climate.

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Team Directory

Allisa Carlson
Regional Manager – South Central
Cell:  
(360) 480-6686
Amy Martin
Riparian Grants Program Manager
Cell:  
(564) 669-0049
B'Elanna Rhodehamel
Riparian Plant Propagation Program Manager
Cell:  
(564) 669-4638
Jean Fike
Regional Manager – Puget Sound
Cell:  
(360) 764-0533
Jenny Coe
Community Wildfire Resiliency Manager
Cell:  
(564) 250-0976
Jon Culp
Water Resources Program Manager
Cell:  
(509) 385-7509
Josh Giuntoli
Southwest Regional Manager
Cell:  
(360) 485-8538
Karen Hills
Sustainable Farms and Fields Program Manager
Cell:  
(564) 669-3292
Margaret McKeown
Riparian Grants Program Specialist
Cell:  
(564) 250-7707
Mike Poteet
VSP Coordinator
Cell:  
(564) 250-5619
Paul D'Agnolo
Office of Farmland Preservation Specialist
Cell:  
(564) 669-0972
Victoria Fischella
VSP Specialist
Cell:  
(564) 250-1958