Primary Contact Email: JNixon@co.whatcom.wa.us
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Appointment to a vacancy on the Wildlife Advisory Committee, Applicant: Emily Wirtz
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WILDLIFE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Term ending 1/31/2028
(2 Vacancies, one partial term ending 1/31/2027 and one full term ending 1/31/2028.)
One position for an applicant who must have technical expertise in wildlife and habitat management or current or past professional experience such as, but not limited to, at least one of the following: wetlands manager, wildlife biologist, population conservation biologist, natural resources manager, watershed scientist, conservation ecological restoration specialist, forestry protection, or tribal representative.
The committee will advise the Whatcom County Planning and Development Services Department staff and the Whatcom County Council on the value of wildlife and habitat management issues as they relate to the Whatcom County Comprehensive Plan, with the goal of integrating wildlife management and protection into the community planning process.
This committee allows out-of-county representation if appointed by their agency:
2.118.040 Qualifications.
To qualify for county council appointment to the wildlife advisory committee, a person shall live in Whatcom County or be a member or employee of the agency or group they are appointed to represent.