Open Call for Nominations!
Washington Canyon Coalition is preparing for our 2026 Board elections, which will take place in late October. The Board of Directors seeks to add 2-4 new Directors, with 2-year terms starting in December of 2026.
In 2025-2026, we were proud to have accomplished the following:
- Published action alerts for:
- Preventing the sale of public lands
- Defending the Roadless Rule
- Partnered with Washington Climbers Coalition to host a re-bolting clinic, and a re-bolting kit-building social
- Funded two anchor maintenance projects
- Hosted the 4th annual PNW Canyon Rondy
In 2026-2027, we are looking for Board members to join our existing Board who can bring expertise, creativity, and energy to work for the betterment of canyoning in Washington.
Some of our 2026-2027 goals include:
- Establishing a membership structure
- Establishing a stewardship and training fund to support our community
- Hosting additional stewardship projects
- Systematizing intake and coordination of anchor maintenance projects
- Continue giving our community tools and knowledge to advocate for issues important to PNW Canyoners
Commitment and requirements
- Attend a minimum of two-thirds of our monthly meetings from September through June.
- Participate in at least one committee (current committees are: stewardship, advocacy, rondy, governance, finance, membership)
- Total commitment is 4-6 hours/month, plus any stewardship, rondy, or other events
- We are especially looking for folks with interest and/or experience in nonprofit governance, communications, and public policy.
- We are especially looking for folks from social groups that are not currently represented on the WCC Board
Benefits
- Expand your canyon network. The Board and the committees become a tight community connected through a sense of purpose to serve the community. We work hard and also enjoy canyoning together!
- Build your resume. You’ll gain experience with governance, compliance, community engagement and leadership.
Timeline
- Nominations open until Friday, October 23
- Candidates will be reviewed & verified by the Board during the week of October 26
- Elections will take place via electronic ballot November 1-8, 2026