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Rate hike proposed for Cascadia Water customers

John Lovie

Rate hike proposed for Cascadia Water customers | South Whidbey Record Cascadia Water notified customers that increased rates will reflect additional revenue of $1,788,793 “The majority of our water systems were installed around the ‘70s, so the aging infrastructure is needing to be replaced, which is a huge cost in today’s day and age,” Lehman said. “The base rate is a set rate, but the tiered rate structure helps to promote water conservation, which helps to sustain this precious natural resource.” Continue reading Rate hike proposed for Cascadia Water customers

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Whidbey ‘serial volunteer’ wins stewardship award

WIWSA

An avid volunteer involved in countless projects around Puget Sound recently claimed the 2023 Jan Holmes award.

South Whidbey resident John Lovie is this year’s recipient of the annual award, which is named in memory of Jan Holmes, a marine scientist, educator and champion for stewardship of the marine environment who passed away in 2011.

The Island County Marine Resources Committee, Sound Water Stewards and Washington State University Extension presented Lovie with the award a few days ahead of Sound Waters University, which is when the winner of the award is usually announced.

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