Welcome to the Kittitas E3 Region (KTE3) web page representing Kittitas County.

To get involved in the work of this region, contact

Jill Arango at: jilla@cascadeland.org
Martha Kurtz at: kurtzm@cwu.edu
Becca Wassell at: becca@midcolumbiarfeg.com

KTE3 REGIONAL INFORMATION

Meetings & Events

• KTE3 Summit Agenda

 

Leaders in our community have recognized the need for a comprehensive and coordinated plan for environmental education.  On Friday, March 7, 2008, residents of Kittitas County will develop this plan at the Kittitas County “e3” Regional Summit, to be held at the Kittitas County Fairgrounds

The goals for the Summit are to develop a comprehensive plan for environmental education in Kittitas County and to establish networks between diverse audiences to create a sustainable community.

All interested stakeholders are invited to attend the Summit and have a hand in crafting the future of our community.

The e3 plan will include learning opportunities provided by schools, community organizations and governmental agencies. The list of e3 Advisory Council members is long, and growing.  Environmental education teaches citizens to live sustainably on the land, and that’s a goal supported by a wide range of groups.

The Kittitas Environmental Education Network (KEEN) is coordinating the effort for our county and can be contacted at keen@kittitasee.net for more information.

Advisory Council

Mateo Arteaga --Central Washington University
Cathy Bambrick – Kittitas County Public Health
Dale Bambrick – NOAA Fisheries
Timothy Bishop – Ellensburg Downtown Association
Penny Blackburn – Flying Horseshoe Ranch
Jim Briggs – Kittitas County Audubon Society
Ron Cridlebaugh – Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce
Dr. Ginni Erion –Thorp School District
Deborah Essman – Kittitas County Field and Stream
Marc Eylar – Kittitas County Noxious Weed Control Board
Dr. James Huckabay – Central Washington University
Steve Joyce – Red’s Fly Shop and Canyon River Ranch
Kittitas Environmental Education Network
Anna Lael – Kittitas County Conservation District
Brian Lenz -- Puget Sound Energy
Mayor Nancy Lillquist –City of Ellensburg
Dr. Jerilyn MacIntyre – Central Washington University
Denise Mills – Washington Department of Ecology
Margaret Neuman – Mid-Columbia Fisheries Enhancement Group
Jeff Tayer – Washington Department of  Fish and Wildlife
Bob Tuck – Yakima Basin Environmental Education Program
Tami Walton – Mountain High Sports
Yakima Basin Fish and Wildlife Recovery Board

Steering Committee

Jill Arango - Cascade Land Conservancy
Dr. Kathleen Barlow – Central Washington University
Sarah Bedsaul – Shape-Up Kittitas County
Maurya Broadsword – Lake Easton State Park
Paul Eisenberg – Suncadia
Kim Freier – WSU Center for Civic Engagement
Tipton Hudson – Washington State University Extension
Dr. Martha Kurtz – Central Washington University
Dr. Karl Lillquist – Central Washington University
William Meyer – Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Kim Renfro – Suncadia
Brian Saluskin – Yakama Nation
Steve Verhey – Central Washington Biodiesel
Rebecca Wassell – Cle Elum Ranger District

News Coverage

Kittitas County E3 Press Release

Regional Plan

After receiving input form the KTE3 Summit, the Steering Committee will prepare a Draft Regional Plan.  Participants and Advisory Council Members will have the opportunity to comment on and endorse the plan prior to submitting it to the E3 Washington statewide plan.  Please join us!