Please join Skagit Land trust to learn about current and future projects and issues of interest relating to Guemes Island conservation areas.

Agenda

5:15-5:30    Refreshments - Attendees will have a few minutes to sign in, get refreshments. 

5:30-5:40    Meeting Agenda and Guemes Maps - Review planned agenda; introductions, SLT overview and maps of Conservation Areas and Conservation Easements. 

5:40-5:50    Farm and Ag Use - SLT will present a quick overview of the future of agriculture in the valley.  

5:50-6:20    Valley Wetland - SLT will present a quick overview of the valley wetlands and efforts to address flooding on Edens Rd, follow with Q&A 

6:20-6:30    Break 

6:30-6:45    Community Discussion on Agriculture in the Valley - Attendees will have a few minutes to discuss their vision for the future of agriculture in the valley and discuss together and with SLT.  

6:45-6:50    Mountain Bald Management - SLT will provide a quick overview of the proposed mountain bald management with grant funding provided by USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service. 

6:50-7:00    Public Access - SLT will provide a quick overview of public access to the valley, mountain trail, and future parking.  

7:00-7:15    Questions