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President's Message

Jim Patton with Award for Service to WIWSA

WIWSA

“Folks — Randi — escorted by Sam — safely delivered my award for WIWSA service and I will treasure it …….. THANK YOU!  Just not sure whether I will have to rotate it on the shelf with my award from the State DOH — or build another shelf! I look forward to attending future quarterly WIWSA meetings as a representative of my WBRA water system as you guide all “the troops” to clean drinking water. Warmest regards and Happy New Year, Jim” Continue reading Jim Patton with Award for Service to WIWSA

Meetings, Quarterly

Whidbey Island Water Systems Association Annual Meeting

WIWSA

Annual Meeting December 10, 2020 – 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Via Zoom Agenda Call to order Board and guest introductionsRoll call of 2020 new members Quorum call At least one-fifth of membership present Approve Agenda             Members vote to approve the agenda Secretary’s Report: Randi Perry will present the Minutes for the September 2020 General Membership Meeting.  Members vote to approve the Minutes. Treasurer’s Report: Bethel Hart will present the Treasurer’s Report.  Members vote to approve the Treasurer’s Report.Bethel Hart will present an update on the apprenticeship/scholarship programBethel Hart will present the budget for 2021. Members vote to approve … Continue reading Whidbey Island Water Systems Association Annual Meeting

Newsletters

Water on Whidbey December 2020

WIWSA

A monthly newsletter from Whidbey Island Water Systems Association December 2020 Welcome to the WIWSA December 2020 Newsletter! During these challenging times when we cannot meet in person, we are sending a monthly newsletter to keep our community up to speed with water news. We send this newsletter to our email list and post it on our website. We aim to provide an easy place to find all the month’s news and upcoming events.Please share this newsletter with your fellow water system board members, commissioners, operators, members, friends, neighbors, and anyone who drinks water on Whidbey and beyond, and encourage … Continue reading Water on Whidbey December 2020

Training

WUE Webinar has been rescheduled—SAVE THE DATE

WIWSA

The Office of Drinking Water is changing reporting requirements for the annual Water Use Efficiency (WUE) report. The Office of Drinking Water has rescheduled the Water Use Efficiency (WUE) Webinar to Thursday, February 11, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to noon.  A registration link for this event will be created soon and an e-mail containing this link will be sent to our stakeholders when it is completed.  Credits for this webinar will be available and there is no cost for this event.  Additionally, a fact sheet has been created describing the changes to the reporting form.  It is attached to this … Continue reading WUE Webinar has been rescheduled—SAVE THE DATE

Resources

Troubled Waters- A series from University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment

WIWSA

WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO PROVIDE SAFE DRINKING WATER FOR EVERYONE?Clean drinking water is a basic human right, but 1 in 10 of us lack access to a safe, reliable supply. Ensia takes a look at who’s working to ensure the safety and availability of the water we rely on for life. Continue reading Troubled Waters- A series from University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment

PFAS

Draft PFAS CAP Comment Period Extended to January 4, 2021

WIWSA

PFAS Chemical Action Plan stakeholders, The Chemical Action Plan (CAP) team is extending the public comment period on the Draft PFAS CAP until January 4, 2021. We received stakeholder feedback that additional time to review would be beneficial for providing meaningful input. We recognize the immense challenges that Washington state residents and businesses have faced since spring 2020. This will allow the public and stakeholders an additional month to consider the Draft CAP and provide feedback, without significantly extending the Final CAP timeline. Find more information on the PFAS CAP website. If you have questions, please reach out to Irina … Continue reading Draft PFAS CAP Comment Period Extended to January 4, 2021

Training

2020 Water Storage Basics Workshop – Online

WIWSA

  2020 Water Storage Basics Workshop – Online WhenTuesday, December 8, 2020 at 8:00 AM PST-to-Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 11:50 AM PSTAdd to Calendar     Where This is an online event. Water Storage Basics, an outline of good facilities, good materials, good maintenance & good practices   Join the Northwest Washington and Central Washington Subsections for this workshop on water storage presented in 2 parts.  Topics to be covered include:   Part 1 Tuesday December 8th 8 – noon Storage basics Soils & seismic considerations Structural considerations Piping connections Pressure tanks Reservoir water quality Large reservoirs Part 2 … Continue reading 2020 Water Storage Basics Workshop – Online

Meetings, PFAS

Share input on the Draft CAP at public meetings Nov. 18 and 19

WIWSA

If you would like to provide feedback on the Draft PFAS Chemical Action Plan (CAP) during a public comment meeting, please register for your preferred date and time:  Wednesday, November 18 at 6 p.m. PST Thursday, November 19 at 2 p.m. PST Ecology staff will provide a brief overview of the CAP development process and then reserve most of the time to accept comments. Please note that we plan to record the public comments. Reach out to Ecology’s Chemical Action Planner, Irina Makarow (irina.makarow@ecy.wa.gov), if you have questions. Thank you, PFAS Chemical Action Plan team Continue reading Share input on the Draft CAP at public meetings Nov. 18 and 19

Island County, Meetings

Island County Planning Commission Meeting Notice – Accessory Dwelling Units

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On MONDAY, November 23, 2020 at 2:00 P.M., the Island County PLANNINGCOMMISSION will hold an ONLINE MEETING.The agenda will include: A PUBLIC HEARING to consider a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners regarding amendments to Chapters 17.03, 17.04A, and 17.06 of Island County Code addressing standards for Accessory Dwelling Units. A PUBLIC HEARING to consider a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners on the 2021 Island County Comprehensive Plan Docket. Documents will be posted at:https://www.islandcountywa.gov/Planning/Pages/planningcomm.aspxAddress comments to: Planning Commission at PO Box 5000, Coupeville, WA98239 or PlanningCommission@islandcountywa.gov The list of proposed changes can be found here and the … Continue reading Island County Planning Commission Meeting Notice – Accessory Dwelling Units