Board of Supervisors Election
South Yakima Conservation District Board held a meeting on February 4, 2026. A resolution
was adopted to hold Board Member Elections Tuesday March, 2026.
Voting will be held from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the district office located at 200 Cheyne Road,
Zillah, WA 98953. Absentee ballots must be requested no later than February 27, 2026.
A board seat on the South Yakima Conservation District is available for a 3-year Elected
Supervisor position. There is also a board seat available for an Appointed Supervisor position.
Conservation Board Supervisors are public officials who serve without compensation and set
policy and direction for the conservation district. An applicant must be a registered voter in
Washington State and may be required to own land or operate a farm. All positions must reside within the district to apply.
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For more information, please contact the South Yakima Conservation District (509) 829-9025. For the Guide to Appointment for Conservation District Applicants a link has been provided
(https://scc.wa.gov/elections-and-appointments).
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All interested candidates must submit paperwork no later than February 27, 2026 by 2pm.
Free Japanese Beetle Treatments
Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is continuing efforts to eradicate Japanese beetle from Washington. Japanese beetle is listed as an invasive species in Washington and is considered an agricultural pest that affects hundreds of plants and crops including hops, grapes, apples, plums, peaches, blueberries, mint, roses, maple, birch, and many others.
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Within Yakima County (and within South Yakima Conservation District's boundary), WSDA has treatment areas located in Wapato, Sunnyside, Mabton, and Grandview, and residents within these areas were mailed information about free treatments for their property. To sign up for free treatments and to learn more about WSDA, please visit the following link: 2026 Treatments | Washington State Department of Agriculture​​
Wapato Treatment Area Map
Sunnyside, Mabton, and Grandview Treatment Area Map
2026 Board Meetings
The new schedule of Board Meetings for 2026 has been posted. For more information about meetings and the Board of Supervisors, please visit the About Us tab.
Website Updates
We are in the process of updating this website to better reflect our programs, services, and the district as a whole. Updates will be made periodically as time allows.
No-Till Drill Rental Program
Are you interested in renting a no-till drill? Please visit the Partnerships and Programs tab for more information.