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Author: Mitch Allen

News

WSU study offers detailed look at declining groundwater in regional aquifer system

July 20, 2025 Mitch Allen

Groundwater is declining across Eastern Washington’s complex, interconnected aquifer system, as people draw on it for irrigation, drinking and other uses at a pace that threatens its sustainability, according to a new study by a Washington State University researcher. Read … Continue reading WSU study offers detailed look at declining groundwater in regional aquifer system

DOH, Events

Washington State Department of Health Action

July 12, 2025July 21, 2025 Mitch Allen

Notice of informal comment period – Office of Drinking Water Fee Rulemaking The Department of Health (department) wants your feedback on draft fee updates to Office of Drinking Water program fees.   This is your chance to suggest changes, ask questions, … Continue reading Washington State Department of Health Action

Events, RCAC, Training

UPDATED DATES: Free Online Small Water System Management Training

June 29, 2025July 1, 2025 Mitch Allen

ONLINE Courses from RCAC on either July 9th or July 30th Schedule Change from initial announcement At June’s Member Meeting we discussed the value of developing and maintaining a Small Water System Management Plan (SWSMP) for both Group A or … Continue reading UPDATED DATES: Free Online Small Water System Management Training

Quarterly, Special Meetings

June 2025 — Special Meeting & Q2 Member Meeting

June 23, 2025July 12, 2025 Mitch Allen

Thanks for everyone who attended the Q2 member Meeting which was preceded by a Special Meeting of the Membership. The meetings were held in person at the Coupeville Library as well as over Zoom with over 50 members and guests … Continue reading June 2025 — Special Meeting & Q2 Member Meeting

Quarterly

Call to Action: Protest Cuts to DWSRF

June 17, 2025June 17, 2025 Mitch Allen

As discussed at tonight’s Member Meeting. Here is an excerpt from the call to action issued by Washington Water Utility Council. Screenshot of their announcement is below the excerpt and the referenced letter in PDF form is at the bottom … Continue reading Call to Action: Protest Cuts to DWSRF

Newsletters

Water on Whidbey—June 2025 Newsletter

June 16, 2025June 16, 2025 Mitch Allen

The June newsletter is here with the latest news from Whidbey Island Water Systems Association and our partners. Enjoy! Continue reading Water on Whidbey—June 2025 Newsletter

Island County

Coordinated Water System Plan Surveys

June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 Mitch Allen

Attention all Water System Board Members or Owners, and Individual Well Owners, please take 5 minutes to fill out the CWSP survey! You may have heard that there is a project underway to update the Island County Coordinated Water System … Continue reading Coordinated Water System Plan Surveys

Island County

Island County Comp Plan Goals Released

May 30, 2025June 9, 2025 Mitch Allen

Revised Goals and Policies Released for 45 Day Public Comment Period From the county’s email release today: In 2024 and 2025, planning department staff engaged the public in reviewing the existing 2016 Comprehensive Plan goals and policies. Input was collected … Continue reading Island County Comp Plan Goals Released

News, PFAS, WEAN

John Lovie talks Water on WEAN Action Hour

May 30, 2025June 30, 2025 Mitch Allen

On the latest episode of Action Hour, the Whidbey Environmental Action Network’s podcast, host Amanda Bullis talks with John Lovie about the current state of drinking water on Whidbey and Camano Islands. Listen Now and check out John’s Substack, Mostly … Continue reading John Lovie talks Water on WEAN Action Hour

DOH, PFAS

PFAS Permanent Rule Updates

May 29, 2025 Mitch Allen

The Washington State Board of Health (Board) wants your feedback on draft updates to WACs 246-290-315 and 246-290-71006, regarding PFAS in Group A public water supplies.   This is your chance to suggest changes, ask questions, or share your ideas. Your … Continue reading PFAS Permanent Rule Updates

Island County

Coordinated Water System Plan Update

May 23, 2025May 30, 2025 Mitch Allen

County Hydrogeologist Chris Kelley gave an update of the ongoing review of the Coordinated Water System Plan (CWSP) to the county Board of Health on May 20th. In a roughly 30 minute presentation Dr. Kelley reviewed the the work to … Continue reading Coordinated Water System Plan Update

Ecology, Meetings

Toxic Cleanup Site In Freeland 

May 20, 2025May 30, 2025 Mitch Allen

Attend Open House on June 3rd and Comment through June 20th The Department of Ecology invites you to review the documents describing the cleanup of the Whidbey Marine & Auto Supply site in Freeland. The principal issue is contamination of … Continue reading Toxic Cleanup Site In Freeland 

Newsletters

Water on Whidbey—May 2025 Newsletter

May 15, 2025 Mitch Allen

Here’s our May newsletter with the latest news from Whidbey Island Water Systems Association and our partners. Continue reading Water on Whidbey—May 2025 Newsletter

PFAS

Navy’s Community Involvement Plan Questionnaire

May 13, 2025May 13, 2025 Mitch Allen

The Navy is developing a Community Involvement Plan (CIP), a site-specific strategy to enable meaningful community involvement throughout the environmental clean-up process. The NAS Whidbey Island CIP will provide an opportunity for community members to comment on the Navy’s Environmental … Continue reading Navy’s Community Involvement Plan Questionnaire

News, Partners

Congratulations 2025 Drinking Water Week Award Winners!

May 4, 2025May 13, 2025 Mitch Allen

The Office of Drinking Water kicks off Drinking Water Week with the announcement of the Drinking Water Week Award winners, which includes Whidbey Island Water Systems Association’s board member Jeff Tasoff. Congratulations Jeff, and the rest of the award winners. … Continue reading Congratulations 2025 Drinking Water Week Award Winners!

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