Networking Forums
The CTD is building and hosting a number of networking forums for different planning disciplines and expertise. Check in often to see what new groups have been added.
If you would like to create/host a forum group, please send us a note and we will build the idea with you: info@wactd.org
CTD Networking Forums are intended for current Washington conservation district employees. If you are interested in joining in a forum and are not a current WA CD employee, please reach out!
NEW! Agroforestry Networking Forum
Agroforestry Networking Forum
Special time for first session: November 7, 2024 @ 9am- 10am. For our kick-off session there will be a short presentation on how agroforestry is developing in WA State and we will be gathering feedback on what topics would be most useful to everyone moving forward.
Fourth Thursdays in October, January, April, and July @ 9am - 10am
No need to register, just join the meeting HERE. CTD Networking Forums are intended for current Washington conservation district employees. If you are interested in joining in a forum and are not a current WA CD employee, please reach out!
Join us for a new quarterly Agroforestry Networking Forum! We will discuss what resource concerns agroforestry practices can address, how to design agroforestry systems, resources for agroforestry funding, how to engage landowners around agroforestry, and so much more.
Hosted by: Carrie Brausieck, Agroforestry Program Manager at Snohomish CD, and Executive Director of Agroforestry Northwest.
2nd Wednesday of every other month - 1pm-2:30pm
No need to register, just log on the day of the meeting: Join HERE
Having a leadership and/or management position at your District can often feel like a lonely and challenging role, but you are not alone! The CTD, WSCC, WADE, and WACD have come together to bring you the Building Better Leadership and Management Learning Community. The goal of this monthly series is to introduce different management/leadership related topics and provide information, insight, strategies and discussion amongst peers. Together we can build a better community of District leaders now and into the future.
Cover Crop Networking Forum
3rd Tuesday in Feb, Jul, Nov - 2pm-3pm
No need to register, just log on the day of the meeting: JOIN HERE. CTD Networking Forums are intended for current Washington conservation district employees. If you are interested in joining in a forum and are not a current WA CD employee, please reach out!
Join Conservation District planners from around the state at the "Cover Crop Networking Forum" to connect, share, and learn. Topics will be presented to the group for discussion and sharing, but you ideas are appreciated!
Hosted by: Alison Nichols, Pierce CD
You can collaborate via the Google Cover Crop sharing center.
For more information, or to provide ideas/topics for the next forum, contact: AlisonN@PierceCD.org
Dairy Planner Networking Forum
2nd Tuesdays in Feb, May, Aug, Nov - 11:00am-noon
No need to register. Just join the meeting HERE.
Join Conservation District dairy planners from around the state in the "Dairy Planner Networking Forum" to connect, share, and advocate needs. We will share available resources, discuss training and tool needs, and create connections with each other. This will be a regular, quarterly series shaped by your input and needs.
What is one topic you would like to cover? SUBMIT HERE.
Hosted by: Megon Weldon, King CD
Farm Planner Networking Forum
2nd Wednesdays in Mar, Jun, Sept, Dec - 10:30am-noon
No need to register, just log on the day of the meeting: JOIN ZOOM HERE. CTD Networking Forums are intended for current Washington conservation district employees. If you are interested in joining in a forum and are not a current WA CD employee, please reach out!
Join Conservation District farm planners from around the state at the "Farm Planner Networking Forum" to connect, share, and learn. Hot topics will be presented to the group for discussion and sharing. This will be a quarterly series shaped by your input and needs.
What is one topic you would like to cover? SUBMIT HERE
Hosted by: Bobbi Lindemulder, Snohomish CD
Plant Sale Networking Forum
3rd Tuesdays in Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Jul, Oct, Dec - 1pm-2pm
Please REGISTER for the Forum Series. CTD Networking Forums are intended for current Washington conservation district employees. If you are interested in joining in a forum and are not a current WA CD employee, please reach out!
Join your fellow Plant Sale organizers from around the State to share new ideas, challenges and tips & tricks. Topics will be presented to the group for discussion and sharing, and we encourage you to bring your questions! This will be a quarterly series tackling timely topics throughout the yearly Plant Sale cycle.
Hosted by:
Riparian Planner Networking Forum
3rd Wednesdays in Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct - 10:30am - noon
No need to register, just log on the day of the meeting: JOIN ZOOM HERE CTD Networking Forums are intended for current Washington conservation district employees. If you are interested in joining in a forum and are not a current WA CD employee, please reach out!
Join Conservation District Riparian planners from around the State in the "Riparian Planner Networking Forum" to connect and share. This is a regular, quarterly series shaped by your input and needs.
Hosted by: Drew Schuldt, Palouse CD & Thomas Bulthuis, Snohomish CD
What topics would you like to see covered at the Riparian Forum meetings? Let us know HERE
Smartsheet Networking Forum
No Smartsheet Forum dates currently on the schedule -- WE NEED YOUR HELP!
The Smartsheet Forum needs a champion! We're are exploring some new ideas for sharing Smartsheet information outside of the forum; short (2min) training videos, a Help Line, and more. If you have ideas or would like to be involved, please reach out! Email training@wactd.org.
Many Districts are adopting Smartsheet, but need support, ideas, and more information on the functions of Smartsheet. This group will provide a community space for Districts to learn, share, and advance our Smartsheet skills together!
Stump an Engineer Networking Forum
STUMP AN ENGINEER
Last Thursday of the month, 8:30am - 9:30am
No need to register, just log on the day of the meeting: JOIN HERE.
Hosted by: Summer Dougherty & Ryan Bartelheimer, Snohomish CD
Snohomish CDs Engineer Team is offering a monthly drop in event for all CD staff where you may try to 'Stump an Engineer' with your questions. No need to be an engineer, or be a part of the Snohomish CD cluster. Come one, come all! Drop in as your schedule allows and ask questions about upcoming or current projects, next steps in the planning process, get to know you questions, other engineer related questions, or just say Hi!
If you would like to join the Stump an Engineer Forum Email List, you can SIGN UP HERE
If you are served by the Snohomish CD Engineering cluster, you can keep up-to-date on your project progress and submit requests for engineering services here:
Water Resource Networking Forum
Water Resource Forum
Held monthly on the 1st Monday of the month, @ 1pm - 2pm
No need to register, just join the meeting HERE. CTD Networking Forums are intended for current Washington conservation district employees. If you are interested in joining in a forum and are not a current WA CD employee, please reach out!
The Conservation Commission’s water resource staff leads this water resource forum. The forum is open to all conservation district staff and supervisors. The format of the forum centers around preset and/or requested agenda topics, open discussion, topic presentations, and collaboration. Potential topics might include water resource issues-local and statewide, SCC and other programming and funding, conservation techniques and approaches, strategic needs, drought resiliency and response, climate change impacts on local agriculture, and any other water topic of interest.
Have a question or topic you'd like to cover at the forum? Please email Jon Culp with your ideas.
Hosted by: Jon Culp, Water Resources Program Manager, WSCC
Wildfire & Forestry Networking Forum
The Forestry Forum is now the Wildfire & Forestry Forum!
Second Wednesdays in July, October, January and April @ 9am - 10am
No need to register, just join the meeting HERE. CTD Networking Forums are intended for current Washington conservation district employees. If you are interested in joining in a forum and are not a current WA CD employee, please reach out!
Join Conservation District wildfire mitigation (“firewise”) and forestry practitioners from around Washington to connect, share, and learn. We will share and learn what’s working, what’s challenging, and what needs are emerging in the areas of reducing wildfire hazards to individual homes and small communities, non-commercial forestry, small woodland assessments, and related topics. Are you looking for BMPs in laying out a community wildfire project? Have a “war story” to share about running a chipping program? Let’s talk! This will be a quarterly series shaped by our needs and inputs in this increasingly important area of work.
Have a topic idea you'd like to cover? SUBMIT HERE
Hosted by: Dan Richardson, Underwood CD and ...You?? Contact training@wactd.org if you are interested in co-hosting this forum!