CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP CLASS
What:
The Conservation Leadership Class is an opportunity for conservation district directors and associate directors to come together for a state wide educational conservation focused leadership development program.
Who:
The leadership class is for Conservation District Directors and Conservation District Associate Directors. OACD is proud to acknowledge this year’s class of conservation leaders:
Tom Jones, Beaver County
Angie Harmon, Rogers County
Dr. Donnie L. Nero Jr., Okfuskee County
Mike Foster, Garvin County
Mary Chris Barth, Beaver County
Jeff Hiner, Ellis County
James Skelton, Texas County
Mike Niblett , Johnston County
Susan Minnick, Cherokee County
Sally Roberts, Cherokee County
Gage Milliman, Nowata County
Phillip Scott, Pittsburg County
Chrissy Parker, Tulsa County
Josh Anderson, Johnston County
Julianna Monnot, Tulsa County
Michael Patton, Tulsa County
James Allred, Muscogee (Creek) Nation
Donald Stephens, Creek County
Mike Oakley, Muskogee County
Topics:
The goal of the class is to provide directors with a comprehensive overview of conservation in Oklahoma. The scheduled topics include water quality, tribal conservation, abandoned mine land reclamation, soil health, watersheds, threatened and endangered species and conservation planning. Throughout the leadership class, directors will also learn about the unique conservation history of Oklahoma and gain a better understanding of the structure of how voluntary conservation gets done in our state.
Now Accepting Applications for the Next Conservation Leadership Class
We’re excited to announce that applications are open for the upcoming Conservation Leadership Class.
Deadline: Applications must be submitted by Friday, January 3, 2025.
Notification: Selected participants will be notified by January 15, 2025.
Program Overview: The Conservation Leadership Class will consist of five sessions, each lasting 1.5 days, held across various locations in Oklahoma throughout 2025 and 2026.
If you're passionate about conservation and leadership development, we encourage you to apply!
Questions:
Contact Sarah Blaney at 517-763-8609 or sarahblaney@okconservation.org.