Kandi Manhart-Belding

The meeting agenda includes several action items. Key discussions involve determining the District's vote on ballot items for the California Association of RCDs election, covering officers, resolutions, and proposed bylaw amendments. The RCD Reports section includes a review of the Long Range Plan 2024 -- 2028 and the Annual Plan 2025 -- 2026. The Financial/Budget Report section includes actions to accept bank statements, approve the Cash Disbursement Journal, and accept the Special Districts Financial Transactions Report for June 30, 2025. The RCD Projects & Programs Update features discussions on various programs and a possible action to approve an agreement with CAL FIRE for the Elk Creek Fuel Break Maintenance Project.

The meeting includes director officer elections for FY 2025-2026, approval of RCD meeting minutes for June 16, 2025, partner reports, and RCD reports including discussion and possible action to approve the FY 2025-2026 Annual Plan. The agenda also covers financial and budget reports, RCD projects and programs updates such as conservation planning, groundwater recharge development, community engagement, healthy soils program, water efficiency program, fuels reduction, invasive species program, and the Colusa Glenn Subwatershed Program.

The meeting includes discussion and possible action to approve a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the Glenn County Resource Conservation District, and the California Association of Resource Conservation Districts. It also involves accepting financial reports, approving the RCD Cash Disbursement Journal, authorizing the opening of two interest-bearing UMPQUA accounts, and approving the hiring of Jared Geiser for the Soil Health & Conservation Planner position. Additionally, there will be updates on RCD projects and programs, including Fee-For-Service Partnerships, Federal Agreements, State Agreements, and Sponsored Programs.

The meeting includes items such as approving RCD meeting minutes, accepting the Special Districts Financial Report, and approving the County of Glenn Board of Supervisors re-appointment of RCD Directors. Partner and RCD reports will be presented, including updates on AB 1234 and AB 1825 required trainings, the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC), and the Drought Task Force Committee. The 2023 RCD Regular Meeting Schedule will be discussed and possibly approved. Financial and budget reports will be reviewed, including bank statements, reconciliations, balance sheets, and the RCD Cash Disbursement Journal. Updates on RCD projects and programs, such as the Healthy Soils Program, SWEEP, Fuels Reduction, Colusa Glenn Subwatershed Program, and Sponsored Programs will be provided. There will also be an update on the Annual Plan and Long Range Planning.

This Annual Plan for the Glenn County Resource Conservation District outlines the organization's operational goals and activities for the fiscal year 2025-2026. Key focus areas include active management of natural resources (water quality, conservation, soil health, habitat, wildfire prevention), engagement in land use and regional planning, fostering local economic growth through 'Growing Glenn' initiatives, extensive education and outreach efforts (including support for underserved farmers and youth programs), and strengthening RCD administration, financial position, and partnerships.