Memorandum
Date: February 25, 2025
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Jessica Pyska, District 5 Supervisor
Terre Logsdon, Chief Climate Resiliency Officer/Tribal Liaison
Subject: Consideration of Introduction of New Staff of the Lake County Resource Conservation District and Annual Update to the Board of Supervisors
Executive Summary:
The Lake County Resource Conservation District (RCD) has undergone a transformation in the last two years that includes hiring of full-time staff, securing millions of dollars in funding, and much more.
While the RCD has added staff, they also have added programming and increased operating capital through successful grant writing.
Today, Julia Sullivan, Executive Director of the RCD along with other staff will give an informational presentation to your Board about their progress and plans for the future.
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☒ Economic Development ☒ Infrastructure ☐ County Workforce
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Recommended Action: Presentation only, no action required.