A series of monthly community meetings began after the Stakeholders Meeting. County, city, agencies and tribal representatives were introduced to the Pierce County Biodiversity Network and the PCBA's efforts to educate landowners within the network about the importance of the network and to work with these landowners to develop long-term stewardship plans, utilize the tax incentives availble to them, and conduct biodiversity monitoring through the NatureMapping Program.

Four meetings were held and then suspended until after the bioblitz.

November 8, 2006 - An overview of the prior work that was done in Gig Harbor was presented. Agenda and Minutes.
December 13, 2006 - A presentation was given by Dr. Ernie Bay, former president of Foothills Rails to Trails Coalition. Dr. Bay spoke about the history of the trail system in Pierce and King Counties. The concept of Conservation Targets was introduced. Agenda and Minutes.
January 10, 2007 - Kirk Hanson, Northwest Natural Resource Group explained how local landowners can register their forests. The NatureMapping Program was introduced and planned workshops for local citizens and teachers. Agenda and Minutes.
February 14, 2007 - Conservation Targets were identified and the spring bioblitz date was set for April 21st. Agenda and Minutes.
Next Meeting - September 21, 2009 - Citizens from the Buckley and Enumclaw area are meeting to help develop a local stewardship plan.

Lower White River Bioblitz Results