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
Questions? Contact Sarah Blaney at 517-763-8609 or sarahblaney@okconservation.org.
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.
apply
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!