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 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
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
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
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
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
AWWA releases three new PFAS resources https://www.awwa.org/Resources-Tools/Resource-Topics/PFAS Continue reading PFAS: Contaminants of Emerging Concern
The Aquifer – a publication of the Groundwater Foundation Continue reading The Aquifer – a publication of the Groundwater Foundation
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
Including further free training opportunities. Link below. Small Systems Resources Continue reading Small System Resources from AWWA
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
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!
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