About SYCD
The South Yakima Conservation District is a political subdivision of the State of Washington that seeks, utilizes, and coordinates assistance from all available sources. We are authorized under provisions of the Washington State Soil and Water Conservation District Law, Chapter 89.08 in the revised code of Washington (RCW).
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Our primary goal is to promote the wise use, development, and conservation of our renewable natural resources by providing assistance to local landowners to address conservation resource concerns.
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South Yakima Conservation District was organized and chartered by the State of Washington September 24, 1974. It was a consolidation of the former Toppenish District whose name changed from Wapato (1949) and Lower Yakima Valley District (1947).
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The Conservation District is governed by a Board of five Supervisors who serve voluntarily. There are 45 Conservation Districts in Washington State.
Office Staff
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District Manager
Rodney Heit - rh@sycd.us
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Resource Conservation Planner
Savannah Crnick - sc@sycd.us
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Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Closed Holidays
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Board Members
Chair
Dirk Van Slageren
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Vice Chair
Javier Lopez
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Board Member - Elected
Jeff Geertsma
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Board Member - Elected
Kristyn Mensonides
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Board Member - Appointed
Ky Shinn
Board Meetings
Board Meetings are held on Wednesday during the first full week of each month at 4:00 PM. Meetings are held in person at the District office with a virtual Zoom option.
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Upcoming Board Meeting Agendas will be available before each meeting as a Word document with the Zoom link.
Contact Us
200 Cheyne Road / PO BOX 1766
Zillah, WA 98953
(509) 829 - 9025