News & Highlights

Welcoming KCD’s New Interim Executive Director

King Conservation District is thrilled to welcome Rebecca Lavigne as our Interim Executive Director.

With interim leadership in place, KCD begins the next chapter of our work for better ground. Rebecca will support the continuity of KCD’s programs and services while facilitating internal work to position the organization for an even stronger future. The interim role also allows the Board of Supervisors needed time and space to prepare for conducting a search for permanent executive leadership.

Known as a thoughtful and collaborative strategic leader, Rebecca brings 15 years of experience guiding organizations and teams through times of growth, change, and transition. She also draws on more than 15 years of conservation experience in King County and Washington state, including leading community engagement programs and building public-private partnerships. Her past community work focused on regional food systems and community agriculture. Raised in King County, Rebecca is deeply committed to creating an equitable and healthy future for our region.

Since joining KCD at the September board meeting, Rebecca is already rolling up her sleeves alongside board and staff to address the challenges and opportunities facing KCD during these unprecedented times. We look forward to keeping KCD partners and the broader community updated during this time of transition.

KCD’s Advisory Committee Needs Strong Voices

KCD’s Advisory Committee extends KCD’s reach into our broad community of partners by bringing diverse and expanded perspectives back to KCD’s Board of Supervisors. 

KCD is looking to fill open seats that are designated for rural residents, urban residents, and environmental NGO leaders. We are looking for diverse voices and experiences to help ensure that we are being guided by a body that represents the communities we serve.

All meetings will be held via Zoom in accordance with current COVID-19 mandates.

Backyard Forest Stewardship Guide Helps Seattle’s Forests

KCD Forestry Senior Resource Planner Mike Lasecki shares highlights about a backyard restoration pilot project and what you can do with help from KCD’s Backyard Forest Stewardship Guide.

KCD Election Season Approaches

KCD is seeking individuals to run for Position #2 on KCD's Board of Supervisors.

King Conservation District is led by an all-volunteer, five-member board of supervisors. Three of the members are elected while the other two are appointed by the Washington State Conservation Commission, an agency created to assist and guide conservation district activities in Washington state.

Supervisors serve a three-year term and oversee the operations of KCD. Board members contribute local perspectives on important natural resource management and conservation issues, seek feedback about conservation programs from District residents, set KCD policy, and direct KCD’s work plan and budget.