Rachel Vasak serves as the Executive Director of the Whatcom Land Trust (WLT), bringing experience in geology, non-profit leadership, and environmental conservation to the organization. She is a passionate advocate for salmon recovery as well as preserving critical areas, natural landscapes and agricultural lands of Whatcom County. Rachel will be presenting a talk summarizing the Whatcom Land Trust's history and efforts to conserve and steward vital lands, protecting everything from productive farms to critical wildlife habitats and public access areas. The presentation will detail WLT's recent successes and ongoing projects, and will conclude with actionable ways community members can get involved to help ensure the long-term health of Whatcom County’s natural resources.