News and Announcements
​Looking to rent a No-Till Drill? For more information, look under the "Programs and Partnerships" tab of our website.
South Yakima Conservation District holds regular Board Meetings every month. For more information about our Board of Supervisors and Board Meetings, visit the "About Us" tab.
SYCD Job Opportunity - Resource Conservation Technician
We are hiring to fill a Resource Conservation Technician position at SYCD! This full-time position will work to become a conservation planner and will assist with programs at the district including deep soil sampling, irrigation water management, and nutrient management. For more information about the position and how to apply, please click the attached Word document.
Lower Yakima Valley Groundwater Management Area (GWMA) Open House
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Tri-Cities STEM Career Academy
Are you or someone you know a high-school student interested in a career in STEM? Foundation for Water & Energy is hosting a STEM Career Academy in Tri-Cities June 24-28, 2024 and is open to all students entering 9th-12th grade. Registration is $75.00 per student and includes educational materials, food, and field trip transportation. Scholarships are also available.
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Students will learn from industry professionals and explore career opportunities in energy, agriculture, and conservation. Activities include drone flying, visiting a nuclear power plant, assembling hydroelectric models, solar car challenge, networking, and more.
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Registration deadline is May 24, 2024.
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For more information, view the attached documents (English and Spanish) or visit https://fwee.org/tricitiesacademy
Free Japanese Beetle Treatments from WSDA
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has a goal of eradicating the Japanese beetle to protect our gardens, parks, and farms. If you live in a Japanese beetle treatment area, please sign up for FREE yard treatments. The treatments are part of a multiyear project to eliminate the invasive Japanese beetle from Washington. If everyone signs up, it will greatly improve the speed and chances of success. Learn more at agr.wa.gov/beetles.
