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<br /> <br />6 | Page <br /> <br />7. Capability and Capacity: <br />Snohomish Conservation District: Since 1941, SCD has operated as a non-regulatory <br />local government focused on natural resource conservation. SCD has 42 employees <br />with expertise in agroforestry, habitat restoration, education, communications, green <br />stormwater infrastructure, rural and urban agriculture, and urban forestry. Recently, <br />SCD developed the Trees for Resilience Toolkit, in collaboration with partners, to <br />advocate for and further the growth of urban forests throughout the region. In the <br />past decade, SCD has collaborated with multiple cities, counties, and communities to <br />construct green stormwater infrastructure facilities and plant urban trees. <br />SCD manages multiple grants from federal and state agencies, and often serves as the <br />fiscal agent for collaborative projects with partner organizations. Currently, SCD is <br />managing grants with USDA and NOAA, as well as several grants provided by EPA <br />through state agencies. District staff bring proven expertise in providing required <br />deliverables and reporting within expected timelines to maintain grant compliance. <br />Snohomish Conservation District Key Personnel: <br />Linda Lyshall, PhD, Executive Director has over 20 years of experience facilitating the <br />development, assessment, and execution of natural resource strategic plans, projects, <br />and programs. Linda will provide project oversight. <br />Penny Crispin, MA, Community Conservation Department Manager brings expertise in <br />program development and management as well as land use and environmental <br />planning. Penny will serve as the project lead. <br />Haly Rylko, MSc, Project Manager brings expertise in ecological design, planning, and <br />project implementation. Haly will serve as the project manager. <br />Stacey Dixon, MSc, Forester brings expertise in tree health and will oversee tree <br />maintenance and contribute to development of the climate resilient trees species list. <br />Katie Amrhein-Dang, ME, Education & Outreach Department Manager brings 15 years <br />of experience developing and managing environmental education and outreach <br />programs. Katie will oversee community engagement and communications. <br />Alana Springer, PhD, Environmental Education Program Manager has a background in <br />resource management and outdoor education. Alana will lead youth education. <br />Carrie Brausieck, MPA, Agroforestry Program Manager and senior natural resource <br />specialist will oversee planning, planting, and maintenance of the food forests. <br />Sarah Jones, Chief Administrative Officer has over 20 years of experience in business <br />operations and finance administration and will serve as the financial administrator. <br />Field Crew, SCD’s highly experienced 5-member field crew will plant over 14,000 trees. <br />8. Project Partners: <br />Tulalip Tribes’ Mission and Key Personnel: <br />Mission: “Together we create a healthy and culturally vibrant community.” The Tulalip <br />Tribes are signatory to the 1855 Treaty of Point Elliott.