Grays Harbor Conservation District has been dedicated to conserving our local natural resources since 1941. We work closely with local landowners to ensure that our natural resources are enjoyed for generations to come. Our team is committed to conserving and restoring the health of our forests, agricultural lands, rivers, and wildlife habitats.
Grays Harbor Conservation District has been dedicated to conserving our local natural resources since 1941. We work closely with local landowners to ensure that our natural resources are enjoyed for generations to come. Our team is committed to conserving and restoring the health of our forests, agricultural lands, rivers, and wildlife habitats.
OUR SERVICES
Board of Supervisor Meetings
The Grays Harbor Conservation District Board of Supervisors meet the second Tuesday of every month for their regularly scheduled meetings.
Grays Harbor Conservation District Office
150 Technology Lane
Elma, WA 98541
Second Tuesday of each month @ 10am
Poll-site Information
A poll-site election for a board seat on the Grays Harbor Conservation District will be held on March 14th, 2025 at 150 Technology Lane Elma, WA 98541. Polls will open at 12:00 pm and close at 7:00 pm. Registered voters who reside within the Conservation District boundary are eligible to vote.
Mail in Voting
Voters can request ballots from Misty Kuhl at 150 Technology Lane, Elma, WA 98541, or by calling 360-346-3861.
The deadline to request a ballot is February 21,2025, by 5:00 pm. Mail-in ballots must be post-marked by Election Day, March 14, 2025. .
Elections procedures are available at the district office. Please contact the District office at 360-346-3861 or at 150 Technology Lane Elma, WA 98541 if you have any questions
Candidate Information
Candidates must be registered voters residing in Grays Harbor County.
The filing deadline for candidates to file their required information is February 14th, 2025 by 5:00 pm.
Interested candidates must file their candidate required information at the following location; 150 Technology Lane Elma, WA 98541. Candidate required information will be accepted at that location by Misty Kuhl via in-person delivery, by mail (postmarked no later than February 14th, 2025, or by email to mkhuhl@graysharborcd.org.
There is a mid-term vacancy on the Grays Harbor Conservation District board of supervisors and the Grays Harbor Conservation District Board of Supervisors will seek to fill this mid-term vacancy through an application process.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their PF-A Form (which serves as an application), a resume (no longer than two pages) and a list of at least three community references (prefer organizations that have collaborative partnerships with the District) to Grays Harbor Conservation District, 150 Technology Ln. Elma, WA 98541 or by email (HR@graysharborcd.org) between February 1, 2025 and February 28th, 2025 by 5PM PST.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS;
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Willingness and ability to work and communicate effectively with a team;
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Willingness to fully participate in board discussions and decisions in open, public meetings;
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Willingness and ability to be respectful of Staff and other Supervisors;
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Functional knowledge of Conservation Districts;
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Willingness and ability to meet all Supervisor requirements set forth in appropriate Board of Supervisors policies;
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Willingness and ability to participate in various leadership roles, if needed, such as special committees or board officer position;
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Willingness and ability to represent the District to other public entities and policymakers upon request of the board;
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Willingness and ability to complete a Washington State Conservation Commission (Commission) orientation within 90 days of assuming office;
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Willingness and ability to complete the Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Management training within 90 days of assuming office;
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Having a basic working knowledge of email and internet; and,
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Willing and able to serve the best interest of the citizens of the District and County, with the ability to put aside personal issues and grievances.
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Interested applicants must be registered voters who reside within the boundaries of the District. Applicants may be required to be landowners or operators of a farm, depending on the current composition of the District board of supervisors.