The Washoe-Storey Conservation District is governed by a seven member Board of Supervisors. The board is a combination of elected and appointed citizens who make District policy and oversee the decisions and activities of the District. Current District Supervisors include:

LYNDSEY LANGSDALE – CHAIR: 

Lyndsey is a cultural anthropologist, farmer and artist based in Reno, Nevada. She holds a master’s degree in Applied Anthropology and has worked both locally and internationally in urban agriculture, food security, food justice, food systems development, ethnography, folklife studies, human rights advocacy and physical theater. Lyndsey co-owned and operated Lost City Farm, an urban farm in downtown Reno that set the precedent for urban farms to be allowable in Reno’s zoning codes. Two years later, she and a group of brilliant and beloved friends launched Reno Food Systems, a non-profit organization and 5-acre urban farm on a protected parcel of historic ag land. Passionate about transforming trash into treasures, she aims to turn vacant public and private lands into vibrant and productive green spaces throughout the community.

JIM SHAFFER – TREASURER:

California State University Chico 1990 Graduate Work

Vector Coordinator 2012 -2018

 

DARCY PHILLIPS – SUPERVISOR:

Darcy is a seasoned nonprofit professional who has worked in museums, environmental nonprofits, and higher education. She holds a master’s degree in anthropology and museum studies, and she currently runs Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful. Darcy has worked across the west in various nonprofit and educational roles, running programs, teaching, and raising funds. In her current role, she works with municipalities, parks staff, federal agencies, elected officials, and volunteers to tackle illegal dumping, park beautification, and waste reduction. The rest of the time she enjoys hiking, gold panning, rock hounding, and wildflowers.

KATHY CANFIELD – STOREY COUNTY APPOINTEE SUPERVISOR

JEANNE HERMAN – WASHOE COUNTY APPOINTEE SUPERVISOR

BRET TYLER –  CONSULTANT

Bret Tyler was born and raised in Reno, Nevada, and is also an active member in his community. Bret is a founder and former board member of the Lockwood Community Corporation and former Chairman of the Storey County Planning Commission. In 2006 he was elected to the Canyon General Improvement District.

 

SPENCER SCOTT – CONSULTANT:                                                          Commercial Farmer; and Building Commercial & residential structures have occupied a great deal of my life. Commercial farming in North Central Washington State, of organic nuts, soft fruit , and organic vegetables and their interstate marketing ; and growing of 8 varieties of conventional pears commercially packed and nationally sold, while taking advanced studies in entomology, and maintaining, continuing education credits for a registered pesticide applicator’s license has occupied several interesting years. Farming has always had drawing influence being around our family farms, of commercial soya bean, cotton production, and vegetables.Leasing my farming operations, and accepting a Travel commitment overseas to work as a consultant/ farm director, farm marketing analyst , procurement and logistic specialist, to assist a University in getting it’s 1700 acre commercial farm back inline and in production while interfacing with the 8,000, acre cattle operations. Reviewing and taking an overall production assessment and sharing a vision with administrators, faculty, and farm staff of seize-able potential. Then with only the Almighty’s help; a tangible,  Realizable production reality contrast was produced, in the farming of selected crops, and fruit, and in marketing and income from fresh sales and engagement of specialty events and value added product . This way-mark was erected, with the hard work and long hours of dedicated farm employees. The affirmative answered call, committed and consumed a span of four years, that was marked some intriguing challenges, in combination with lifelong memorable moments. The current privilege of working for the owner of a multinational company based in the US in the capacity of grower and executive operations manager, new product representative, of a research testing development center and year round commercial green housing farming operation, combined with seasonal field crop production; employing one of the most advanced hydroponic systems available on the market today as the green house growing platform. My ongoing sales and initiated trials of the company’s new patented products, give access and operations contact to some of worlds the largest national an international farming operations. This ongoing work unfolding over the past 4 + years has many a highlight.

 Board Supervisor – Vacant

Three positions open until filled – If you are interested in filling this position, please contact Washoe-Storey Conservation District by e-mail at washoestoreycd@gmail.com

CITIES APPOINTED BOARD SUPERVISOR -Position open until filled.