Annual Land Conservation Panel Discussion

The third annual Land Conservation Panel Discussion was held Thursday evening in the historic Pickering Barn, and a good time was had by all. The event has been held in the Issaquah Depot the last two years, but the popularity of the event has warranted a larger venue, and the Pickering Barn was perfect (with room to grow).

The keynote speech was delivered by Mary Lou Pauly, Mayor of Issaquah. The panel discussion was moderated by Doug McClelland, former DNR land manager, with the panel comprised of an august collection of local public land managers:

  • John Ernster, Cascade Foothills Area Manager, Washington State Parks

  • Katy Terry, Assistant Director, King County Parks and Recreation

  • Jeff Watling, Parks and Recreation Director, City of Issaquah

  • Laurie Benson, South Puget Sound Assistant Region Manager, Washington State Department of Natural Resources

  • Angie Feser, Parks and Recreation Director, City of Sammamish

Please checkout the presentations and a few pics from the evening below.

Ken Konigsmark welcomes the attendees.

Ken Konigsmark welcomes the attendees.

Ken and the panel.

Ken and the panel.

Mayor Pauly delivers the keynote.

Mayor Pauly delivers the keynote.

Doug McClelland moderates the discussion.

Doug McClelland moderates the discussion.

Tom Anderson