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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

Resources

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

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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. Take 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

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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

Meetings, PFAS

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

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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

Newsletters

Water on Whidbey November 2020

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A monthly newsletter fromWhidbey Island Water Systems Association November 2020 November 2020 Newsletter Welcome to the WIWSA November 2020 Newsletter! During these challenging times when we cannot meet in person, we plan to send a monthly newsletter to keep our community up to speed with water news. We’ll 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 web content. Please share this newsletter with your fellow water system board members, commissioners, operators, members, friends and neighbors, and anyone who drinks water, and please … Continue reading Water on Whidbey November 2020

Newsletters

Welcome to the WIWSA October Newsletter!

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During these challenging times when we cannot meet in person, we plan to send a monthly newsletter to keep our members up to speed with water news. We’ll 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. News from Whidbey Island Water Systems Association Our September Quarterly members meeting was held via zoom. Guest speaker Jeff Tasoff of Davido Consulting Group gave a talk on Small Water System Asset Management, focusing on the equipment inventory part that many small systems … Continue reading Welcome to the WIWSA October Newsletter!

Events, Training

Asset Management for Small Water and Wastewater Systems

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Asset Management Planning and Resources On-line Who:                  Decision Makers, Managers and OperatorsWhen:                Tuesday – November 10, 2020Session 1:        10:00 AM – 12:30 PMSession 2:        1:00 PM – 4:00 PMWhere:               On-line Training                            Go to Training (GTT)                  Understand how Asset Management impacts your budget Laptop exercises and free spreadsheets provided Learn what funders need during your project Network with and learn from other communities Registration InformationDon’t Wait!! Space is limited!!Register Online Please register early as space is limited. Once we receive your registration, we will send you confirmation. If you need to … Continue reading Asset Management for Small Water and Wastewater Systems

PFAS

WA Ecology/Health Draft PFAS CAP issued for Comment (post updated)

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Dear Chemical Action Plan stakeholders, Ecology and Health recently published the Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Draft Chemical Action Plan and invite you to review and provide feedback on the research and recommendations. The public comment period starts today, Wednesday, October 7, 2020 and ends Monday, December 7, 2020. How to share feedback on the CAP Written comments We encourage you to give your input via our online comment form, but you can also email comments to ChemActionPlans@ecy.wa.gov or mail them to Irina Makarow, Department of Ecology, P.O. Box 47600, Olympia, WA 98504-7600. Public comment meetings You can also provide … Continue reading WA Ecology/Health Draft PFAS CAP issued for Comment (post updated)