Douglas County Watershed Planning Unit meeting Tuesday, May 27th, 6 – 9 pm, at the North Central Washington fairgrounds

Next FCCD Board Meeting: May 7th, 2008.  7-9 p.m.. Mansfield Senior Center, Mansfield, WA.

It's time to begin planning for noxious weed controls.  The district mailed out cost-share forms to everyone who participated in our biological control program last year.  If you received one please take a moment to fill it out, sign it, and send it back to us.  If you didn't receive one, please give us a call.  Deadline for biocontrol sign-up is April 30.

New information available:                                            Fire-Resistant Plants for Home Landscapes:  A guide to selecting plants that may reduce your risk from wildfire.  Contact Kristinefor your copy.

After seven years with Foster Creek CD, Marilynn Lynn our Watershed Manager has left the district to pursue full time farming.  Marilynn and her husband farm certified organic peaches and nectarines along with raising Alpacas near Bridgeport.  Marilynn will continue providing facilitation services for the Douglas County Watershed Planning Unit for the district.  She will be greatly missed by all.  Good Luck Marilynn in your farming and ranching endeavors! 

Kathleen Deason has taken over as our Watershed Manager since January 2008.  Good job, Kathleen!

Kristine Desgroseillier began work for the district on January 3rd as a Natural Resources Technician.  She is a graduate of Western Washington University in biology and has worked for the Forest Service, Washington Conservation Corps, and others.  She will focus mainly on Foster Creek's Watershed Planning, Habitat Conservation Plan implementation, and district outreach activities. 

Our Spring 2008 Newsletter is ready now available.  If you do not currently receive our district newsletter by mail please and would like to start, email us and we'll put you on the list.  If you prefer to view our online edition, click here:  Newsletter

Foster Creek announces our Douglas County Century Farm and Ranch recognition program!  This program is designed to honor the hard work and stewardship of our local farming and ranching community in Douglas County.  Click here for more information.  Also available is the Heritage Homestead program.