Washington State's Oldest Land Trust

Our Mission

The mission of Dishman Hills Conservancy is to permanently protect the Dishman Hills while connecting people to nature through conservation, education, and recreation.

Our Vision

We envision a vibrant, continuous ecosystem from the Dishman Hills Natural Area and the Rocks of Sharon to the Stevens Creek Trailhead and the edge of the Palouse that is permanently protected, well-managed, and recognized as an asset to the Greater Spokane Community.

Core Values

DHC’s core values are stewardship, advocacy, integrity, education, and conservation.

Who We Are

Founded in 1966, the DHC is Washington State’s oldest Land Trust. We have a lean staff, a hardworking Board of Directors, and hundreds of members and volunteers from the community.

Board of Directors

Chris Kopczynski

PRESIDENT
KOP Construction

Allen "A.T." Miller, J.D.

VICE PRESIDENT
ENVIRONMENTAL & LAND USE ATTORNEY
Lukins & Annis

Art Zack, Ph.D.

DIRECTOR
Forest Ecologist

Betsy Bancroft, Ph.D.

AQUATIC ECOLOGIST
Gonzaga University

Carol Neupert

DIRECTOR
Fundraiser-Retired

Guy Gifford

STEWARDSHIP CHAIR
WA Dept. of Natural Resources

Jim Harless

TREASURER
CPA-Retired

Lynn Briggs, Ph.D

DIRECTOR
Eastern Washington University

Michael Hamilton

PRESIDENT EMERITUS<br>Geologist

Rick Severn, M.Ed Science

DIRECTOR
Teacher & Naturalist

Suzy Dix

DIX FARM & REAL ESTATE
Windermere

Board of Directors

Chris Kopczynski

PRESIDENT
KOP Construction

Jon Isacoff, Ph.D.

VICE PRESIDENT
Gonzaga University

Jim Harless

TREASURER
CPA-Retired

Chris Bieker

SECRETARY
Writing Specialist

Betsy Bancroft, Ph.D.

AQUATIC ECOLOGIST
Gonzaga University

Lynn Briggs, Ph.D.

DIRECTOR
Eastern Washington University

Suzy Dix

DIX FARM & REAL ESTATE
Windermere

Guy Gifford

STEWARDSHIP CHAIR
WA Dept. of Natural Resources

Michael Hamilton

PRESIDENT EMERITUS
Geologist

Allen "A.T." Miller, J.D.

ENVIRONMENTAL & LAND USE ATTORNEY
Lukins & Annis

Carol Neupert

DIRECTOR
Fundraiser-Retired

Rick Severn, M.Ed Science

DIRECTOR
Teacher & Naturalist

Art Zack, Ph.D.

DIRECTOR
Forest Ecologist

Join a Volunteer Committee

The Dishman Hills Conservancy has volunteer committees for Stewardship and Education. Joining a committee is one of the best ways to get involved with the DHC in an area of your interest and maintain contact with other members and DHC leaders.

Education Committee

Stewardship Committee