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An Evening With Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha Physician, Scientist + Activist Who Exposed The Flint Water Crisis

FRIDAY MAY 1, 7 P.M. SOUTH WHIDBEY HIGH SCHOOL 5675 Maxwelton Rd., Langley AND

SATURDAY MAY 2, 7 P.M. OAK HARBOR ELKS LODGE 155 NE Ernst St., Oak Harbor

This lecture is part of the Sno-Isle Foundation’s Trudy Sunberg lecture series. Click the link below to download a flyer with details.

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Informal comment on PFAS rulemaking from Whidbey Island Water Systems Associations

On Friday January 17th, Whidbey Island Water Systems Association held a special member meeting to discuss the draft changes to WAC 246-290 and to agree on comments to be submitted on behalf of the membership during the informal comment period ending January 31st, 2020. Comments were discussed and approved unanimously by the water system representatives in attendance. As discussed at the meeting, the board has sent in by email those comments and a list of the water systems in attendance. A copy of the email is linked below. You are encouraged to send in comments from your own water system. You are welcome to simply endorse the comments submitted, or to craft your own. Comments must be submitted to PFAS@doh.wa.gov by January 31st, 2020.

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General Membership Special Meeting

January 17, 2020 — 5:00 PM TO 7:00 PM
SNO-ISLE COUPEVILE LIBRARY
788 NW Alexander Street, COUPEVILLE, WA

AGENDA

Call to order & Quorum call Member and guest introductions

Approve Agenda Members vote to approve the Agenda

THEME OF THE MEETING: The State Board of Health is drafting changes to the Washington Administrative Code 246-290, the Group A rule, and has extended the informal comment period through January 31st 2020. The changes are summarized here.

  • Explanation for the meeting and distribution of State Board of Health overview summaries – Jim Patton (10 minutes)
  • Details of State plan to make changes to the Washington Administrative Code 246-290 – Steve Hulsman, NW Region Office of Drinking Water (30 minutes)
  • Proposed comments that WIWSA intends to submit to the State – John Lovie (20 minutes)
  • Floor open for questions & answers and general discussion (60 minutes)
  • Adjourn

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP ANNUAL MEETING

December 12, 2019 — 5:00 PM TO 7:00 PM

SNO-ISLE COUPEVILE LIBRARY
788 NW Alexander Street, COUPEVILLE, WA

AGENDA

  • Call to order & Quorum call: Member and guest introductions
  • Approve Agenda: Members vote to approve the Agenda
  • Secretary’s Report: Randi Perry will present the Minutes for the September 19, 2019 General Membership Meeting. Vote to approve the Minutes.
  • Treasurer’s Report: Bethel Hart will present the Treasurer’s Report and Budget for 2020. Votes to approve the Treasurer’s Report and Budget.
  • Election of Director: Vote to re-elect Joe Grogan for 3-year ter
  • “Pass the word!”:
    1. Comments on AWWA one-day workshops on Whidbey Island; ideas for subject matter for the April workshop.
    2. Date and theme for next Quarterly Membership Meeting in March 2020 at Coupeville Library.
    3. WIWSA participation in Sound Waters University presentations on Saturday, February 1st at South Whidbey High School.
  • Theme of this meeting: “Drafting your Small Water System Management Program” (required by WAC 246-290-105). Presentation by Ms. Katy Isaksen on composing Chapter Three: FINANCIAL CAPACITY.
  • Floor open for questions & answers and general discussion – all chapters & aspects of the SWSMP
  • Adjourn