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Washington County conservation staff present 2026 prescribed burn plan; operations supervisor praised
Summary
Executive Director Zach Rozmus presented the WCCB's 2026 prescribed burn plan and commended Operations Supervisor Cody Smith in his first year as burn captain; no formal board action was recorded.
Executive Director Zach Rozmus presented the Washington County Conservation Board's 2026 prescribed burn plan to members at the March 12 meeting, highlighting staff readiness and oversight for the season. Rozmus said he has been impressed with Operations Supervisor Cody Smith in Smith’s first year serving as the department’s burn captain and that Smith has taken lead responsibility for planning and execution of prescribed burns.
Rozmus described the plan as the department’s roadmap for conducting controlled burns this year, intended to benefit prairie and woodland management across Marr Park and other county properties. The presentation did not include a recorded vote or motion; Rozmus told the board he will continue to provide updates as burns are scheduled and carried out.
The board received the presentation and asked no formal questions documented in the minutes. The department's approach will follow the plan as staff coordinates timing and conditions for safe, ecologically beneficial burns.
