Elizabeth Callison
OCCUPATION: Chairman, West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Grant writer, coordinator—watershed enhancement projects for community non-profit organizations; Teaching Assistant, Graduate Education Department—Lewis and Clark College; Field Reviewer, textile conservation—Institute for Museum and Library Services; Oriental Carpet Restorer in private practice
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: University of Oregon;
Victoria and Albert Museum, London—Conservation Internship; Portland area elementary and high schools
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District Director at Large;
METRO Water Resources Policy Advisory Committee; City of Portland Environmental Zoning Citizen Advisory Committee; Conservation Districts' Lower Willamette Basin Team—Vice-Chair
Elizabeth Callison
Vision and Leadership—for a Beautiful, Healthy Community
Integrity in Leadership
"Liz Callison brings vision and personal integrity as the current Chairman of West Multnomah SWCD…dedication proven through years of service."
—Nancy Kelley Park— Director, West Multnomah SWCD
Commitment to Community Service
"Liz Callison has a deep awareness of issues that matter to westsiders: clean water and sensible urban development. As a volunteer, she's successfully initiated and coordinated many community watershed enhancement projects."
—Dorothy Gage, Neighborhood Activist
Dear Voter,
I will be fiscally responsible, while balancing interests to conserve farmland and enhance and restore nature in the urban landscape. The SWCD can allocate public and private funding to improve agricultural production, water quality, and wildlife habitat.
Our district is very challenged by fast-paced urbanization of our shared landscape and the loss of farmlands and wildlife habitat. Trilliums used to sparkle along every road in the west hills. Trout ran in spring-fed creeks coming off the ridgelines and down into the Willamette and Tualatin river basins.
Now, every part of nature we conserve is valuable to us, and is an important legacy for our children's generation.
—Liz
Elizabeth Callison, known as Liz to neighbors and friends, lives in Southwest Portland along Ash Creek with her son, Will, who's a Central Catholic student, and their dog Mugsy.
(This information furnished by Elizabeth Callison Campaign)
Karin Hunt
OCCUPATION: Shadysprings Farm, an equestrian facility.
Own & manage:
• 65 acres agricultural land and 30 acres forest land
• 15 acres wetlands & over 1/3 mile of river or creek frontage
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Same; Dairy farmer
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Chemeketa Community College; Pierce College; 3 years animal science major.
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:
• 4 years Director & 3 years Chair West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District
• 8 years Multnomah County Land Use Planning Commission
QUALIFICATIONS & BACKGROUND:
• Soil & Water Conservation Cooperator since 1989 using sustainable farming practices.
• Currently president of Skyline Ridge Neighbors, Inc.
• Currently Associate Director of WMSWCD
• Backyard Tree Farm Program
• Oregon Youth Conservation Crews
• Sturgeon Lake Restoration Project
• Facilitator Sauvie Island Wildlife Management Plan
• Multnomah Counties Rural Area Plans
• Planning Commissioner for Goal 5 Resources
• Restoration projects in Balch Creek, McCleay Park, and Fanno Creek.
Scientist, Conservation Planners and governmental agencies already know many ways to improve watersheds and prevent soil erosion. My goal, if elected, is to assist the private landowner and governmental agencies in implementing these practices through:
• Implement conservation planning for agricultural, forestry, urban landowners and parks and open spaces with emphasis on protecting our riparian areas and watersheds.
• Procuring and providing cost share funds for landowners.
• Working with and assisting Watershed Councils.
• Organizing a database of information on land management practices.
• Reducing bureaucracy and simplifying implementation of land use practices.
• Educate individuals and government about the problems faced by urban, agricultural producers, and foresters.
(This information furnished by Karin Hunt)