About the Board

The EMSWCD Board of Directors is the governing body of the District and is elected by local voters. The board’s responsibilities include:

  • Adopting the budget
  • Setting program and strategic priorities
  • Supervising the executive director
  • Overseeing the management of the EMSWCD’s affairs to ensure legal compliance and fiscal responsibility

Board of Directors

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Agendas, Minutes, and Notices

View minutes, agendas, and meeting packets for recent and upcoming Board meetings.
To request information from previous years, please contact us.

Tab between years:

2025 Board Agendas and Minutes

July 7, 2025

Monday, June 7, 2025, at 6 PM. Agenda items include: May 2025 Financial Report, a review of the FY 24-25 Audit Engagement Letter, an ODA update from Rick Cowlishaw, the Quarter 4 Report, a high-level overview of and decision on the FY 25-26 District Workplan, a discussion regarding Director Colombo’s reflections and learnings from her Outgrowing Hunger Tour, and a legislative bills update

Board Meeting Packet – 7-27-25


June 2, 2025

Monday, June 2, 2025, at 4 PM at Multnomah County Drainage District. Agenda items include: April 2025 Financial Report, Monthly Leadership Team Updates, a short introduction to MCDD and Urban Flood Safety, a presentation on OSU Extension, a presentation on a Ross Island project, adoption of the FY 25-26 Budget, updates about the TSCC Hearing, a motion on the Land Legacy Committee recommendations, a recap of the 2025 Annual Native Plant Sale, and a Legislative Bills update.

Board Meeting Packet – 6-2-25


May 5, 2025

Monday, May 5, 2025, at 6 PM. Agenda items include: March 2025 Financial Report, Monthly Leadership Team Updates, a presentation about Sandy River Watershed Council and 6PPDq pollution, a motion on the FY 25-26 Annual Meeting date Resolution, a motion on the Personnel Committee recommendations, a recap of the 2025 Annual Native Plant Sale, and a Legislative Bills update.

Board Meeting Packet – 5-5-25


April 7, 2025

Monday, April 7, 2025, at 6 PM. Agenda items include: the February 2025 Financial Report, the Quarter 3 Report, Something to Celebrate segment featuring Surface Nursery Easement completion, review and Board approval of the 2025 PIC Grants, a recap of the 2025 Native Plant Sale, a follow up about Board Code of Conduct, Board approval for 75th Anniversary celebration contract, and a Legislative Bills update.

Board Meeting Packet – 4-7-25


March 3, 2025

Monday, March 3, 2025, at 6 PM. Agenda items include: the January 2025 Financial Report, monthly Leadership Team Reports, an update to and decision for the Board of Directors Handbook, a review of the Decision-Making Matrix for submitting public comment, a review of the annual Executive Director Performance Review timeline and decision, an overview of water needs at Headwaters Farm, and a Legislative Bills update.

Board Meeting Packet – 3-3-25


February 3, 2025

Monday, February 3, 2025, at 5 PM. Agenda items include: an Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2)(e) for the purpose of real estate negotiations (5:05pm-6:30pm), the December 2024 Financial Report, appointment of the FY 24-25 Budget Officer, decision to approve the FY 24-25 Budget Calendar, decision for Bank Account Signer authorizations, review of the Three-Year Budget versus Actual Trending Analysis, monthly Leadership Team Reports, decision to approve the Rooster Rock Stormwater Management investment opportunity above Executive Director’s spending limit, and a Legislative Bills update.

Board Meeting Packet – 2-3-25


January 16, 2025

Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 6 PM. Agenda items include: Swearing in the newly elected Directors, new Directors’ Oath of Office, choosing a Board Officer and assignments, Board Committee assignments, the November 2024 Financial Report, Board Member onboarding, Quarter 2 reports, an update on the 2025 PIC Grants applicants, a review of the Equity-Focused Strategic Opportunity Grant pilot program, approval of two Rural Lands contracts above the Executive Director’s spending authority, a discussion about the District’s legislative platform, and Board Member scheduling.

Board Meeting Packet – 1-16-25

2024 Board Agendas and Minutes

December 2, 2024

Monday, December 2nd, 2024, at 6 PM. Agenda items for the Annual Meeting include: Recognition Awards, FY 23-24 Annual Report presentation and approval, and FY 23-24 Audit presentation and approval. Agenda items for the December Board Meeting include:Q2 District Workplan update, approval of the 2025 PIC Grant Review Committee, a review of the Equity Focused Strategic Opportunity Grants pilot program, September and October 2024 Financial Reports, and Board Discussion time.

Annual and December Board Meeting Packet – 12-2-24


November 4, 2024

Monday, November 4th, 2024, at 6 PM. Agenda items include: updates from the Leadership Team, an update about the Headwaters Farm weeds plan, and recommendations from the Personnel Committee.

Board Meeting Packet – 11-4-24


October 7, 2024

Monday, October 7th, 2024, at 6 PM. Agenda items include: the FY 24-25 Work Plan Quarterly Report, an approval of the 2025 PIC Grants process, a decision regarding a grant agreement change for property line adjustment at the Nestwood property, a response to Director Rossi’s Land Legacy one-pager, a review of Portland Prosper – Urban Renewal Projects, an update on the Portland Water Bureau Filtration Plant construction, and a Financial Report for August, 2024.

Board Meeting Packet – 10-7-24


September 4, 2024

Wednesday, September 4th, 2024, at 6 PM. Agenda items include: a presentation on and walking tour of the Mt. Hood Community College dam removal project, a resolution for the FY 24-25 Annual Meeting date, a discussion about creating unity among all policies associated with the Grants programs, a discussion about adding EMSWCD to the federal special district bill, a decision regarding Big Creek Farm’s lot line adjustment, and financial reports for June and July, 2024.

Board Meeting Packet


August 5, 2024

Monday, August 5th, 2024, at 6 PM. Agenda items include: an Executive Session under ORS 192.660(2)(i) held to review and evaluate the employment-related performance of a public officer.

Board Meeting Packet


July 1, 2024

Monday, July 1st, 2024, at 6 PM. Agenda items include: ED & L-Team Updates, Messaging Training Update, Pre-Approval for Website Design, Approval of the FY 24-25 District Work Plan, Approval of the Engagement Letter for the Annual Audit, Executive Director Performance Review Reminder and Update, May Financial Report, and Board Discussions.

Board Meeting Packet


June 17, 2024

Special Board Meeting Packet


June 3, 2024

Board Meeting Packet

Approved Board Meeting Minutes


May 6, 2024

Board Meeting Packet

HIP Weed Management Plan

Item 9a Headwaters Spring Report

Rossi Independent Headwaters Report

Public Testimony:

Letter 1 – Hello EMSWCD Board members

Letter 2 – Fawn Lily Farm Letter

Letter 3 – Rossi Headwaters report response

Approved Board Meeting Minutes


April 1, 2024

Board Meeting Packet

Approved Board Meeting Minutes


March 4, 2024

Board Meeting Packet

Rossi – Independent Headwaters Report

Approved Board Meeting Minutes


February 5, 2024

Board Meeting Packet

Approved Board Meeting Minutes


January 3, 2024

Board Meeting Packet

Approved Board Meeting Minutes

Fiscal Year 2024-25

July 21, 2025

Personnel Committee Meeting Press Release – July 21, 2025


July 7, 2025

Board Meeting Press Release – July 7, 2025


June 17, 2025

Public Hearing #1 for Big Creek Farm Easement – June 17, 2025


June 2, 2025

Board Meeting Press Release – June 2, 2025


May 20, 2025

TSCC Budget Public Hearing Press Release – May 20, 2025


May 19, 2025

Land Legacy Committee Meeting Press Release – May 19, 2025


May 5, 2025

Budget Committee Meeting 3 Press Release – May 5, 2025

Board Meeting Notice – May 5, 2025


April 23, 2025

Personnel Committee Meeting Press Release (updated) – April 23, 2025


April 7, 2025

Budget Committee Meeting 2 Press Release – April 7, 2025

Board Meeting Press Release – April 7, 2025


March 24, 2025

Land Legacy Committee Meeting Press Release – March 24, 2025


March 3, 2025

Budget Committee Meeting 1 Press Release – March 3, 2025

Board Meeting Press Release – March 3, 2025


February 21, 24 and 28, 2025

2025 PIC Grant Review Committee Meetings Press Release


February 3, 2024

Board Meeting Press Release – February 3, 2025 (updated)


January 27, 2025

Land Legacy Committee Meeting Press Release – January 27, 2025


January 16, 2025

Board Meeting Press Release – January 16, 2025


December 2, 2024

FY 23-24 Annual Meeting and Board Meeting Press Release – December 2, 2024


November 25, 2024 – CANCELLED
November 4, 2024

Board Meeting Press Release – November 4, 2024


October 21, 2024

Personnel Committee Meeting Press Release – October 21, 2024


October 16, 2024

Easement Public Hearing


October 7, 2024

Board Meeting Press Release – October 7, 2024


September 23, 2024

Land Legacy Committee Meeting Press Release – September 23, 2024


September 4, 2024

Board Meeting Press Release – September 4, 2024


August 5, 2024

Board Meeting Press Release – August 5, 2024


July 3, 2024

Public hearing notice regarding conservation easement – July 3, 2024


July 1, 2024

Board Meeting Press Release – July 1, 2024

Fiscal Year 2023-24

June 17th, 2024

Special Board Meeting Press Release – June 17th, 2024


June 3rd, 2024

Board Meeting Press Release – June 3rd, 2024


May 29th, 2024

Land Legacy Committee Meeting Press Release – May 29th, 2024


May 21st, 2024

TSCC Budget Public Hearing Press Release – May 21st, 2024


May 6th, 2024

Budget Committee Meeting 3 Press Release – May 6th, 2024


Board Meeting Press Release – May 6th, 2024


April 22nd, 2024

Personnel Committee Meeting Press Release – rescheduled – April 22nd, 2024


April 1st, 2024

Budget Committee Meeting #2 Press Release – April 1st, 2024


Board Meeting Press Release – April 1st, 2024


March 25th, 2024

and Legacy Committee Meeting Press Release – March 25th, 2024


March 15th, 18th and 20th, 2024

PIC Grant Review Committee Press Release – March 15th, 18th and 20th, 2024


March 4th, 2024

Budget Committee Meeting Press Release – March 4th, 2024


Board Meeting Press Release – March 4th, 2024


February 5th, 2024

Board Meeting Press Release – February 5th, 2024


January 22nd, 2024

Land Legacy Committee Meeting Press Release – January 22nd, 2024


January 3rd, 2024

Board Meeting Press Release – January 3rd, 2024


December 13th, 2023

Land Legacy Committee Meeting Press Release – December 13th, 2023


December 13th, 2023

Personnel Committee Meeting Press Release – December 13th, 2023


December 4th, 2023

FY 22-23 Annual Meeting and Board Meeting Press Release – December 4th, 2023


November 30th, 2023

Special Board Meeting Press Release – November 30th, 2023


November 6th, 7th and 8th, 2023

Special Board Meeting Press Release – November 6th, 7th and 8th, 2023


November 6th, 2023

Board Meeting Press Release – November 6th, 2023


October 16th, 18th, 20th and 23rd, 2023

Special Board Meeting Press Release – October 16th through 23rd, 2023


October 11th, 2023

Special Board Meeting Press Release – October 11th, 2023


October 2nd, 2023

Board Meeting Press Release – October 2nd, 2023


September 25th, 2023

Land Legacy Committee Meeting Press Release – September 25th, 2023


September 20th, 2023

Special Board Meeting Press Release – September 20th, 2023


September 6th, 2023

Board Meeting Press Release – September 6th, 2023


August 16th, 2023

Board Meeting Press Release – August 16th, 2023


July 31st, 2023

Land Legacy Committee Meeting Press Release – July 31st, 2023


July 10th, 2023

Personnel Committee Meeting Press Release – July 10th, 2023


July 5th, 2023

Board Meeting Press Release – July 5th, 2023


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Partners in Conservation (PIC) Grants

Past PIC Grant Recipients

Special Projects and Community Events (SPACE) Grants

Past SPACE Grant Recipients