Frequently Asked Questions:

  • Who should attend this conference? Practitioners, policymakers, decision-makers, landowners, civil society, wood supply chain companies, tribal governments, and community members whose work connects to forest management or carbon sequestration. Students and local or tribal community members interested in attending and learning more are also very welcome 
  • Where is the conference located? We are excited to return to the Cedarbrook Lodge for our first in-person conference post COVID pandemic. Cedarbrook lodge is located 20 minutes south of downtown Seattle and close to Seatac Airport. 
  • Is Cedarbrook accessible by public transportation? Cedarbrook is located 1.3 miles from the Angle Lake light rail station, Sound Transit Express 574 provides service within 2 blocks of Cedarbrook for South Sound residents.  
  • Is parking available nearby? On-site parking for the conference is available, the cost is $15 per day. 
  • Is Cedarbrook Lodge ADA-accessible? Cedarbrook Lodge is ADA-accessible, including the parking lot, restaurant, and all conference event spaces. More detailed accessibility information is available on Cedarbrook’s webpage. 
  • Can I stay at Cedarbrook Lodge? Yes! There is a room block with a set rate for the conference. Use this link to book your room or go to www.cedarbrooklodge.com and use group code: 47937  
  • Who do I contact if I have any venue accessibility or accommodation needs? Email bryan@waconservationaction.org for more information on accessibility.  
  • Will food be provided? Breakfast and lunch will be catered by Cedarbrook, both are included with each registration. Snacks and refreshments will be available throughout the conference in the Reflections Gallery immediately adjacent to Summit Hall. 
  • How large will the event be? We are excited to be able to host the conference in-person once again! However, that does mean we are limited by occupancy restrictions of the venue. Register early to ensure you reserve one of 140 spots at the conference.  
  • I’m not seeing my registration confirmation email. Check your email’s Spam/Junk folder. If you are still not finding your confirmation or access information, please email halleli@waconservationaction.org  
  • Will the presentations be recorded? We intend to record presentations for future use. We may make presentations or portions of presentations available to the wider public at a later date as well. We are currently focused on providing the best in-person Carbon Conference experience. While we plan to record presentations for future use, we cannot commit to providing recordings at this time. 
  • What does the ticket revenue go toward? Your ticket revenue helps us cover basic operating costs, including use of the Cedarbrook Lodge’s venue, some WCA , and compensating our conference speakers. If you would like to attend the conference but the cost is not within your means, please email bryan@waconservationaction.org   
  • Can I sponsor the conference? Yes! There are still sponsorship opportunities. Please email Tina Montgomery tina@waconservationaction.org for more details.  
  • Will I be on video? While our presenters will be recorded during their presentations most attendees will not be visible in the recording. Attendees may have their likeness and voice recorded during Question-and-Answer discussions, should they participate in the dialogue. 

Code of Conduct: 

Washington Conservation Action wants all of our events to embody a safe and accepting environment for all attendees. We are committed to a safe, enjoyable and inclusive experience for every guest. 

  • Harassment of any kind, including stalking, deliberate intimidation, unwelcome physical attention, physical assault, and verbal harassment, will not be tolerated. 
  • Discrimination of any kind based on an individual’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, caregiver status, genetic information, veteran or military status, political ideology or affiliation, lawful union activity, or any other basis protected by applicable state, local, or federal law will not be tolerated.  
  • Excessive consumption of alcohol and the use of illegal drugs is forbidden at all events. We reserve the right to require a venue to refuse serving alcohol to any volunteer who in our view has consumed too much or is otherwise behaving inappropriately. Minors are prohibited from consuming alcohol at events. We encourage you to consume alcohol responsibly.  
  • Harassment and discrimination are grounds for removal from event, and prohibition from future events and activities affiliated with our organization.  
  • If you find yourself the target of harassment, discrimination, or experience problematic behavior, please report this information to our staff and we will address the situation. 
     
  • If you witness inappropriate behavior take action – bystander engagement has proven to be one of the strongest deterrents as part of efforts to combat harassment and discrimination. Including informing our staff during the event. 

If you experience problematic behavior or are made uncomfortable by the language, actions or behaviors of attendees, volunteers or staff people please bring this behavior to the attention of the following staff:  

Bryan Pelach, bryan@waconservationaction.org