Forest Stewardship Program Coordinator

Join the Puget Sound Conservation Districts and make a difference. Seven Puget Sound conservation districts (PSCDs) are collaborating to build … Continued
Wildfire Smoke Descends on Western Washington

The smoky haze hanging over Puget Sound blew in with strong winds from fires in Eastern Washington. These winds, paired … Continued
Ellen Arnstein

Ellen Arnstein joined KCD in 2020 as the Forest Stewardship Program Manager. She brings over 15 years of experience in … Continued
Video: A Fire Safety Assessment Walk

Matthew Axe walks us through conducting a Wildfire Safety Assessment. View on YouTube KCD has expanded its rural forest health … Continued
Fire Safety Friday: Extended Zone and Access

For the last few weeks, we’ve been talking about what you can do to prepare your homes for a wildfire. … Continued
Fire Safety Friday: Tree Spacing and Placement

Last week we discussed how you can reduce wildfire risk within the first 5 feet of your home. This week, … Continued
Fire Safety Friday: Wildfire Preparedness While Social Distancing

With nice weather in the forecast, I hope you all are planning on going outside and doing some work to … Continued
Fire Safety Friday: Assessing Risk

During this trying time, we are all searching for thing to do on nice days here in western Washington. Some … Continued
Cooperator Spotlight: Trish Borden and Lee Valenta

KCD’s 2020 Native Plant Sale wrapped-up this past weekend, and KCD cooperators Trish Borden and Lee Valenta, already have their … Continued
KCD Forest Stewardship Staff to Present at Upcoming Events

What’s happening with our forests? Increasing tree mortality and fire risk are serious threats to health and safety, water quality, … Continued