Malyssa LeggPosition: District ManagerEmail Address: malyssa.legg@columbiaswcd.comMalyssa has been with the District since April 2009. Malyssa handles HR, Fiscal, and grant management. When not working, Malyssa enjoys cooking…
Jennifer ChavezPosition: Operations CoordinatorEmail Address: jennifer.chavez@columbiaswcd.comJenn helps manage the day-to-day operations and public outreach efforts to support the important conservation work of the Columbia SWCD and technical…
Selene KeeneyPosition: Senior Resource ConservationistEmail Address: selene.keeney@columbiaswcd.comSelene grew up in Scappoose and has been with the District since 2016. She holds a Professional Certificate in River Restoration and a bachelor’s…
Crystalyn BushPosition: Resource ConservationistEmail Address: crystalyn.bush@columbiaswcd.comCrystalyn Bush has been with the District since 2016. She has Bachelor’s degrees in Environmental Science and English literature. Since her hiring…
Amber KesterPosition: Resource ConservationistEmail Address: amber.kester@columbiaswcd.comAmber joined the Columbia Soil and Water Conservation District in October 2020. For the past 7 years, she worked as the watershed technician and…
NRCS STAFFThe Columbia SWCD office is shared with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture. More information on current financial assistance for farmers, ranchers, and forest owners in Columbia County can be found here.
Watershed CouncilsWatershed councils have a strong focus on native plants, restoring habitat, and restoring impaired watersheds. Contact your local watershed council for more information on your local area.