Are you excited about protecting open spaces, wetlands, forests, and farms? Do you want to help preserve these lands for the benefit of Pierce County residents now and in the future? A volunteer position on the Pierce County Conservation Futures Citizens’ Advisory Board (CAB) might be right for you! Conservation Futures is a land acquisition program funded through property tax revenue that provides grants for the preservation of important open spaces, such as wildlife habitat areas, parks, agricultural lands, and timber lands. The CAB is comprised of 18 members from across Pierce County that serve in an advisory role to the County Council regarding Conservation Futures purchases. Members work together biennially to evaluate and rank properties that are eligible for acquisition with Conservation Futures funds, using a combination of site visits and presentations from project sponsors. The ranked project list is provided to County Council for final consideration. Board members serve a four-year term and board meetings are held at Lakewood Community Center at least twice per year.

Representatives are currently needed from Pierce County Council Districts 2, 4, and 5 (see map at https://www.co.pierce.wa.us/3666/District-Maps), as well as one At Large member. For more information about the Conservation Futures program or to submit an application, go to piercecountywa.gov/conservationfutures or call 253-798-4252. Applications can be submitted online or returned by mail to Pierce County Parks, 9112 Lakewood Drive SW, Lakewood 98499. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, but review for current vacancies will begin on September 1, 2020.

Please contact Naomi Gebo, Conservation Futures Program Coordinator at naomi.gebo@piercecountywa.gov or 253-798-4252 with any questions.