Membership

The Task Force has 11 permanent members appointed by and representing their agency: 

• Chris Elder, Whatcom County 
• Frank Bob, Lummi Nation 
• Vacant, Nooksack Indian Tribe 
• Corey McDonald, Washington State Department of Natural Resources 
• Kevin James, US Forest Service 
• Vacant and Tracy Petroske, Forestry Advisory Committee 
• Stevan Harrell, Climate Impact Advisory Committee
• Barry Wenger, Wildlife Advisory Committee 
• Jim Hansen, Planning Commission
• Carl Weimer, Parks and Recreation Commission 

The Task Force has eight community members who are appointed by the County Council: 

• One community member with expertise in forest management and/or wood products industry; Ellyn Murphy 
• One community member with expertise in owning and/or managing forest lands for conservation purposes; Jennifer Mackey 
• One community member with expertise in climate, salmon recovery, and natural resources policy; Brandy Reed 
• One community member with expertise in watershed management (including Lake Whatcom) and/or land use planning; Oliver Grah 
• Two community members with expertise in relevant science disciplines; T. Abe Loyd and David Wallin 
• Two representatives from trust land beneficiaries; Russ Pfeiffer-Hoyt and Tom Smith

Learn about vacancies and find out how to apply for membership.