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.