Employment Opportunity
Are you or someone you know interested in pursuing a career in natural resources? South Yakima CD is hiring for a Resource Conservation Planner (RCP) or a Resource Conservation Technician/Planner Apprentice (RCT).
This is a full-time position that will work with the rest of the SYCD staff as a team to address natural resource concerns by providing direct one-on-one technical assistance to private landowners and other participants within the district boundaries. The RCT or RCP will also assist with farm/conservation planning, implementation of BMPs, and providing education and outreach to local landowners, land managers, agencies, partners, and the community.
For more information about the position and how to apply, please view the position description.
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.
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
Website Updates
We are in the process of updating this website to improve user accessibility and 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.