Methow Watershed Foundation
The Methow Watershed Foundation is a 501 c(3) non-profit organization formed
to raise and manage funds to support the Mission of the Methow Watershed Council.
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Mission Statement: to generate and provide funds and resources for community awareness and education,
and implementation of the Methow Basin Watershed Plan as directed by the Methow Watershed Council.
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The Board meets monthly and reports to the Council
at its monthly meetings on the third Thursday of each month.
The current members of the board are:
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Craig is a retired Chemical Engineer with a BS & MS from Washington State University. Following a 26-year career with Dow AgroSciences, he retired in 2015. He spent half his career in Water Treatment R&D and then led global projects managing External Manufacturing. Craig resides in the Methow Valley, enjoying photography,
hiking, and biking. Over four generations of our family has gathered at the Methow River to share its beauty and to create memories. This longtime enduring family connection and relationship to the river inspired me to contribute to the resolution of the water issues in the Methow Valley.
Craig McDonald, Chair
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My wife, Jane, and I moved to the Methow Valley from Dallas,Texas in 2020 because this is a great place to live. I worked as a government scientist and environmental consultant for 37 years. My work focused on various aspects of our impact on
Michael Bastian -
Vice Chair, Treasurer
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the water cycle including watershed management and instream water quality protection. Some of my most enjoyable work was volunteering with civic and professional organizations to advocate for sustainable water management and visiting schools to encourage students to pursue education in math and science.
Bill Tackman - MWC Position #1
Bill Tackman has served on the Methow Watershed Council since 2010.
He represents the Lower Methow region of the Methow Watershed
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MWC Position #2 for MWF
Members of the MWC will rotate through this position until it is filled following January elections.
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Open Positions on MWF Board
Community members with an interest in raising and managing funds for water resource and education projects are welcome to apply for open seats on the MWF. Please email the Foundation Administrator.