The Steering Committee is the governing body that provides support, guidance, and oversight to guarantee the steady functioning of the CWMA. Steering Committee members are represented by our stakeholders and are elected into their roles by CWMA signatories. The Steering Committee will convene as needed to administer CWMA tasks and projects but will meet a minimum of 4 times a year.
Goals and Objectives
- Ensure smooth operations of the CWMA
- Seek stable, adequate funds, staff, and other resources to carry out CWMA priority tasks and programs
- Assist committees in carrying out their work to advance CWMA initiatives
Committee Members
Ethan Coggins
Washington Department of Natural Resources
Washington Representative
Term: 2024-2025
Kate Conley
Columbia Land Trust
At-Large Representative
Term: 2024-2025
Angie Kimpo
Portland Water Bureau
Steering Committee Co-Chair/Oregon Representative
Term: 2023-2024
Sam Leininger
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District
Steering Committee/Fiscal Administrator
Ex Officio
Christina Mead
U.S. Forest Service – Mt. Hood National Forest
At-Large Representative
Term: 2023-2024
Evan Olson
U.S. Forest Service – Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Education and Outreach Committee Co-Chair
Term: 2023-2024
Emily Stevenson
Skamania County Noxious Weed Control Program
Steering Committee Co-Chair/Washington Representative/Education & Outreach Committee Co-Chair
Term: 2023-2024