Methow Watershed Council and Staff
Legislation that enabled creation of the Council can be found in the Library.
Positions 1-6 of the Methow Watershed Council apply to and are voted on by the Council. The three initiating governments - the Town of Twisp, the Town of Winthrop, and Okanogan County - approve those elections The all volunteer Council is comprised of nine residents of Okanogan County. For complete information regarding the appointment process, membership structure, and organization of the Methow Watershed Council, please email our Administrator.
Lorah Super- Vice Chair
Position #4 - At Large
Lorah's formal education and training is in Natural Resource Policy and Facilitation/Dispute Resolution. She works with MVCC and the Conservation District, and wants to benefit the Council’s effectiveness at finding solutions and engaging the public in meaningful participation in water resources planning in WRIA 48 for a multitude of beneficiaries.
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David Asia - Chair
Position #6 - At Large
David Asia is a retired mental health/substance abuse professional and school counselor (with
about 18 years as the K-8 counselor in the Methow). He moved to the valley in 1978. Until recently, he was the secretary for Twisp Valley Power and Irrigation Company. He lives up Twisp River with his wife, Debbie.
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Boo Turner
Position #1 - Upper Methow
As a lifelong river enthusiast, Boo’s on-the-water experience gives her a deep appreciation, interest and understanding of interconnected water systems. Her early career sampled jobs in the water resources field.
As a marketing and communications professional, she hopes to broaden the visibility of the Council’s important role as a resource on issues related to our precious and critical water supply now and in the future. She is a 20+ year resident of Mazama.
Wren Soperanez
Position #2 - At Large
Wren is changing the landscape and their community by enacting water cycle restoration. From a young age Wren knew that conventional agriculture practices were damaging their health and environment. They always felt it could be done better and now Wren is working to help make that change a reality. Wren believes together we can restore the health of our planet by reviving watersheds worldwide, and has just launched a new business.
Murray Taylor
Position #3 - Middle Methow
Murray lives in Winthrop and has had an extensive career in the technology industry with a focus on policy development, regulatory compliance and interpreting legislation. He has qualifications in Biological Sciences, a deep interest in the natural world and recognizes the essential need to manage the limited water resources of our valley in a manner which recognizes the needs of all stakeholders.
Position 5- OPEN
Position Five serves the lower Methow.
Please email us to inquire about volunteering!
Seth Miles
Position #7 - Town of Winthrop
Seth is the representative to the Council for the Town of Winthrop. Seth was born and raised in Washington and has lived in the Methow Valley for the last 17 years. He took over Three Fingered Jack's Saloon in 2019 serves on the Winthrop town council. He aims to help improve town and valley infrastructure to make it easier for everyone who loves living here.
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Hans Smith
Position #8 - Town of Twisp
Hans represents the Town of Twisp on the Council and currently serves as Mayor of Twisp
Alternate: Tim McGuire
Tim Serves on the Twisp Town Council.
Andy Hover
Position #9 - Okanogan County
Andy currently serves District #2 on the Okanogan County Board of Commissioners
Sarah Lane- Administrator
Sarah performs administrative tasks for the Council and Foundation and supports the Council Committees. She enjoys the process of working on water issues which are critical to life in the Methow for wildlife, people and our livelihoods. Contact Sarah
Sandra Strieby - Project Coordinator
Sandra supports the council’s policy, technical, and fire water committees. She has been involved in land use and natural resource planning in the Methow Valley for more than 20 years and appreciates the council’s whole-watershed approach to meeting the valley’s water needs, human and otherwise.
Rita Stewart- Outreach Coordinator
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Rita grew up in Central Texas, immersed in incredible water resources. Water has always been part of her story. She is passionate about creating inclusive, safe environments where both people and ecosystems thrive through collective action, clear communication, and showing up with both heart and strategy. Contact Rita about Outreach.