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, recreation, and stewardship.

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 advocacy, conservation, education, integrity, and stewardship. 

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.

Ruth Gifford

Executor Director

ED@DishmanHills.org

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

PRESIDENT
ENVIRONMENTAL & LAND USE ATTORNEY
Lukins & Annis

Chris Kopczynski

Immediate Past President
KOP Construction

Art Zack, Ph.D.

DIRECTOR
Forest Ecologist

Betsy Bancroft, Ph.D.

AQUATIC ECOLOGIST
Gonzaga University

Carol Neupert

Vice President
Fundraiser-Retired

Guy Gifford

STEWARDSHIP CHAIR
WA Dept. of Natural Resources

Jeff Roberts

DIRECTOR; Cabin Engineering
MS Engineering Boeing

Jim Harless

TREASURER
CPA-Retired

Michael Hamilton

PRESIDENT EMERITUS

Geologist

Rick Severn, M.Ed Science

DIRECTOR
Teacher & Naturalist

Stuart Grossman

Financial Advisor
semi retired

Suzy Dix

DIX FARM & REAL ESTATE
Windermere