Our speaker was sponsored and introduced by the seemingly ubiquitous Gil Sparks, who noted the irony that the Wenatchee World had an article today on this very topic (unfortunately not linked on their website). Patrick used an effective PowerPoint to illustrate his program.  Listen to the audio here.   He explained that the Cascadia Conservation District is a non-regulatory organization dedicated to encouraging the wise stewardship and conservation of all natural resources in Chelan County.  The board and staff members work cooperatively with local landowners and communities to provide technical and financial assistance for soil, water, forest, fish, and wildlife conservation efforts, serving all of Chelan County.

He highlighted the fact that we live in a fire-adapted ecosystem.  He works with many entities and groups to provide education and help to reduce wildfire risks.  he will come and speak to any community group on the topic.  He displayed maps and statistics of our wildfire history.  He noted that Wenatchee fire risk is in the top 5 in the Pacific NW and described many ways CCD can help us to be a more fire-adapted community. 

Contact Patrick with questions or to do a volunteer project: 

        509-436-1601  patrickh@cascadiacd.org

 

New member Jordan Baldock was introduced by his sponsor Gil Sparks, and inducted into the club by President Pete.  A Rotary charge was administered by PP Terry Stuller, who included a history of the Four-Way Test.   Jordan will be serving on the Rotary Park committee and will be serving as a greeter for the next few weeks.  Jordan is General Manager of Cascade Auto Center.

Pete encouraged all committees to be seeking new members.  A new-member orientation is being planned.  

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Join Kory Kalahar & John McDarment on the Centennial Committee . Help plan the January 16, 2021 big celebration gala at the Wenatchee Convention Center. 

 

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