Because accounting practices and workflows often differ based on accounting software, this breakout session separates participants into QuickBooks and Springbrook Express groups. The format allows for deeper peer discussion, shared problem-solving, and exchange of system-specific tips and best practices. (Intermediate Level)
How do we get more people on the land and capable of stewardship for the least cost with a model that can scale? Thurston County includes 180,000 acres of shoreline and buffers around streams, rivers, wetlands and waterbodies, and in lowland Puget Sound we are talking about a 1,000,000-acre land base. The Skykomish Biocultural Restoration Field Station is a 4-year experiment in biocultural restoration, that combines agroforestry, wildcrafting, camping, core habitat sites, and community development. (Intermediate Level)
Open discussion about what Databases districts use for Customer tracking. Bring your districts database to show. Andrew will start with showing what WCD has done to update their Customer Database in 2025, to bring all the different program databases into one. (Intermediate Level)
This session will focus on how increasing your emotional intelligence can help build healthy relationships and make you a better leader. This session will provide an overivew of four core competencies and how you can develop these: *Self-awareness and reflection *Self-management and intentional response *Social awareness and empathy *Relationship management (Intermediate Level)
This session is designed for educators and focuses on effective strategies, resources, and messaging for teaching nonpoint source pollution concepts across grade levels. (Intermediate Level)
PRSFworks to restore marine species, habitats, and water quality in Puget Sound through hands-on projects, scientific research, and partnerships. Its focus includes rebuilding native oyster and kelp populations, restoring eelgrass and shellfish beds, and improving ecosystem resilience to pollution and climate change. (Intermediate Level)
