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

Lucas Nipp
East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District
Steering Committee Co-Chair/Oregon Representative
Term: 2022-2023
Angie Kimpo
Portland Water Bureau
Steering Committee Co-Chair/Oregon Representative
Term: 2021-2022


Emily Stevenson
Skamania County Noxious Weed Control Program
Washington Representative/Education & Outreach Committee Chair
Term: 2021-2022
Sam Leininger
Clackamas Soil and Water Conservation District
Fiscal Administrator
Ex Officio


Kate Conley
Columbia Land Trust
At-Large Representative
Term: 2022-2023
Sara Woods
Friends of the Columbia Gorge Land Trust
Washington Representative
Term: 2022-2023


Christina Mead
U.S. Forest Service – Mt. Hood National Forest
At-Large Representative
Term: 2021-2022

CWMA Coordinator
