Lincoln SWCD Board of Directors
Our Board Meetings take place at least once a month, generally on the first Thursday of the Month from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Occasionally special sessions are also called to resolve additional items or unforeseen events. All meetings are open to the public, with the exception of occasional Executive Sessions. Board meetings cover the general business of Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District, while also convening to decide the next steps the District will take in overall operations or within specific programs.
Interested in getting involved in Our Board? More information on roles and responsibilities, eligibility, and how to get on your local ballot for these Elected positions is available online through the Oregon Department of Agriculture's website. Joining our Board is an excellent way to get involved in local conservation programs, support your community, and steward environmental resources.
Conservation district boards are the local governing body of the Soil and Water Conservation District. In Oregon, conservation district directors are elected in the November General Election held on even-numbered years. District directors serve four-year terms.
Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 568.560 describes the eligibility requirements for a person to become a soil and water conservation district director.
To become a Zone Director, two options are available:
OPTION #1:
OPTION #2: An individual may serve as a zone director when the individual, in lieu of the land ownership or management requirements in Option #1:
Becoming an At-Large Director, individuals must:
There are no land ownership or management requirements for at-large positions.
Directors' Duties
Our Board Meetings take place at least once a month, generally on the first Thursday of the Month from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Occasionally special sessions are also called to resolve additional items or unforeseen events. All meetings are open to the public, with the exception of occasional Executive Sessions. Board meetings cover the general business of Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District, while also convening to decide the next steps the District will take in overall operations or within specific programs.
Interested in getting involved in Our Board? More information on roles and responsibilities, eligibility, and how to get on your local ballot for these Elected positions is available online through the Oregon Department of Agriculture's website. Joining our Board is an excellent way to get involved in local conservation programs, support your community, and steward environmental resources.
Conservation district boards are the local governing body of the Soil and Water Conservation District. In Oregon, conservation district directors are elected in the November General Election held on even-numbered years. District directors serve four-year terms.
Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 568.560 describes the eligibility requirements for a person to become a soil and water conservation district director.
To become a Zone Director, two options are available:
OPTION #1:
- Own or manage 10 or more acres of land in the district. Zone directors may either reside within the zone that is represented or own or manage 10 or more acres within the zone that is being represented and be involved in the active management of the property;
- Be involved in the active management of the property;
- Reside within the boundaries of the district; and
- Be a registered voter.
OPTION #2: An individual may serve as a zone director when the individual, in lieu of the land ownership or management requirements in Option #1:
- Resides within the zone that is being represented;
- Has served at least one year as a director or associate director of a district;
- And has a conservation plan approved by the conservation district board.
Becoming an At-Large Director, individuals must:
- Reside within the boundaries of the conservation district; and
- Be a registered voter.
There are no land ownership or management requirements for at-large positions.
Directors' Duties
- Stay informed of local conservation issues.
- Promote the District's work to local landowners.
- Promote the District's work to legislators and other decision makers regarding the districts fund.
- Work effectively with District staff and cooperating agencies.
- Implement District programs effectively.
- Ensure the board's policies and activities are consistent with the policies of the Oregon Dept of Agriculture, Natural Resources Division and the Oregon Soil and Water Conservation Commission.
ZONE 1 DIRECTOR, BOARD CHAIR
Jim Stafford Geography Serving North to Tillamook County Line, East to Benton County Line, South to above the town of Siletz. Includes the communities of Depot Bay, Devil's Lake, Gleneden Beach, Kernville, Lincoln City, Otis, and Rose Lodge. District Director since 2002 Current Election Term through November 2021 |
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ZONE 2 DIRECTOR, BOARD VICE CHAIR
Alan Fujishin Geography Serving Northern Boundary town of Siletz, Eastern Boundary Benton County Line, Southern Boundary South of Yaquina Bay. Includes the Eddyville, Harlan, Logsden, Nashville, Newport, and Siletz communities Director Since 2019 |
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ZONE 3 DIRECTOR
Tom Wiley Geography serving south of Yaquina Bay to Lane County covering the Alsea, Beaver Creek, Elk Creek, Yachats, and Yaquina watersheds Director since 2017 |
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DIRECTOR AT LARGE, TREASURER
Wayne DeMoray Serving since 1987 |
Mark Saelens
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DIRECTOR AT LARGE, BOARD SECRETARY Mark Saelens Serving since 2011 |
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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Sterling Grant Serving since 1993 |
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ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR Terri Grant |
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