Author: WIWSA

Events, Training

Webinar: Water Recommendations for the Next Administration

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        Webinar: Water Recommendations for the Next Administration   America is at a crossroads. We can continue to overlook the nation’s water problems, even as scarcity, pollution, and climate changes increase risk, or we can take steps to make our water systems more effective, resilient, and equitable.   Join us on November 18th for a discussion of the Pacific Institute’s water recommendations for the next administration with Pacific Institute President Jason Morrison, President Emeritus Dr. Peter Gleick, and Director of Research Heather Cooley. The webinar will include an overview of America’s current water woes and practical solutions … Continue reading Webinar: Water Recommendations for the Next Administration

Resources

ISLAND COUNTY NATURAL RESOURCE VALUES SURVEY

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Please consider taking a few minutes to complete this survey to gauge Island County residents’ values on natural resource issues, including drinking water. Follow survey link:https://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d4f9d43sfagJc2x ISLAND COUNTY & OSU PROJECTFocused on gauging Island County residents’ values regarding natural resource priorities, including drinking water, and shorelines. All Island County residents over 18 can participate. Your input will directly contribute to local planning and management. In English or Spanish. En Ingles o Español. CONTACTDr. David TrimbachPostdoc. Research Associate Dept. of Fisheries & Wildlife Oregon State Universitydavid. trimbach@ oregonstate. edu 253 – 254 – 6398 Continue reading ISLAND COUNTY NATURAL RESOURCE VALUES SURVEY

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

Events, Training

AWWA-PNW Emergency Management Workshop

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When Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 8:00 AM PDT-to-Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 12:00 PM PSTAdd to Calendar Where This is an online event. Contact Jeff LundtWashington WARN2064775582jeff.lundt@kingcounty.gov 2020 Emergency Preparedness Workshop – Online  Part 1 Planning – Wednesday October 28th  Part 2 Preparation, Training & Response – Wednesday November 4th Both workshops start at 8:00 AM PDT and run till 11:45 These are independent sessions you can sign up for either or both and get 0.3 CEU credit Water & Wastewater CEU Approved! Two half-day presentations that provides a basic understanding of emergency preparedness, and the response of water … Continue reading AWWA-PNW Emergency Management Workshop

Training

Math for Operators Workshop – On-Line!

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WhenWednesday, October 14, 2020 from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM PDTAdd to Calendar     Where This is an online event. A reminder to sign up for the  Math for Operators Workshop – On-Line   This workshop will focus on critical math skills for water & wastewater operators,    Review of baic math  Operator aids Tracking units Problem solving Speakers will be: Sarah Lingley Jeff Lundt Please have a pen or pencil and paper along with a calculator, slide rule or abacus with you.  Practice will make perfect and we will be doing examples to hone skills with a variety of … Continue reading Math for Operators Workshop – On-Line!

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)

Membership, President's Message

Calling Group B Water Systems

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Whidbey Island Water Systems Association has a vacancy for a board member After years of great service to the association, past president Jim Patton is stepping down from the board to focus on running his own water system. This leaves us with a vacancy on the board, and we are looking for volunteers or nominations. We’d like to fill the position at the December 2020 member meeting. You do not have to be an expert, just energetic with the willingness to learn and assist with board duties including attendance at monthly board meetings and the quarterly member meetings and at … Continue reading Calling Group B Water Systems