Meet the Crew
October 2024 marked the beginning of the new Washington Conservation Corps (WCC) crew year. The Snohomish Conservation District has been partnering with the WCC since 2013 to contract a six-person crew to implement riparian restoration projects and construct rain gardens throughout Snohomish County.
The WCC is a state-wide job training program for young adults aging from 18-25, and military veterans of all ages, that provides hands on experience in the environmental field. These corps members are AmeriCorps volunteers that receive an education award upon finishing their year of service. They can either use this award to attend an accredited post-high school institution, or pay on their school loans if they have already completed a program.
These 6 corps members will be out in the wet, cold, and windy weather all winter planting several of the Snohomish Conservation Districts stream restoration projects. By the end of next September, they will have contributed to over 20 acres of riparian planting and invasive maintenance, as well as constructed 15-20 rain gardens throughout Snohomish County. The WCC is a great program for young adults interested in the environmental field, and the Snohomish Conservation District is proud to be partnering with them to accomplish its urban and habitat projects.
Maggie Chang
Crew Supervisor, (she/her)
Maggie served for two years as a WCC member before switching to supervisor. She graduated from Whitman college with a degree in biology. She’s always enjoyed working outdoors, and gravitated naturally to a more field based role in restoration. She enjoys hiking, singing, bouldering, and getting to know new people through her job.
Will Feury
Assistant Crew Supervisor, (he/him)
I graduated from the University of Washington in 2023 with a bachelors in Environmental Studies. After graduation I joined the WCC with SCD, and this will be my second year on the crew! Besides habitat restoration, I am passionate about environmental justice and urban forestry. In my free time I enjoy strolling, reading, and being in nature with friends!
Soleia Quinn
Crew Member, (she/her)
Born in Chicago IL. Went to the University of Portland, graduated with a degree in English and two minors in Psychology and Fine Arts. Was a Trip leader on outdoor trips through the U of P’s Outdoor Pursuits department. I enjoy painting, reading, being outside, traveling, and cooking delicious things with my friends!
Jett Denton
Crew Member, (he/him)
I've lived my whole life in Snohomish, Washington, and graduated from the University of Washington with bachelors in Environmental Studies. During my time there, I prepped myself through hands-on invasive species removal, ecological knowledge, and species identification. I love hiking and generally being around nature, so it was inevitable that I would end up with the SCD and I'm extremely happy to work here!
Zoe Alson
Crew Member, (she/her)
I grew up in Bellingham WA where I attended Whatcom Community College for a short time before joining the DNR Sedro Woolley trail crew in Oct 2023. I enjoy hiking, fiber arts, snowboarding, and live music. I have an interest in beaver ecology and working outdoors with others and I am very excited for the year ahead with Snohomish Conservation District.
Diana Silchuk
Crew Member, (she/her)
Diana grew up in King County, WA, and recently relocated to Snohomish County to start her first WCC term with SCD. She obtained an associate's degree in sociology through her high school Running Start program and began exploring different interests through jobs. She previously worked in parks maintenance before deciding to move towards environmental work such as restoration and conservation. Outside of work, she enjoys going on nature walks, hiking, reading, writing, and learning more about topics that interest her.
