WUE Webinar has been rescheduled—SAVE THE DATE

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

2020 Water Storage Basics Workshop – Online

  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

Webinar: Water Recommendations for the Next Administration

        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

ISLAND COUNTY NATURAL RESOURCE VALUES SURVEY

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

AWWA-PNW Emergency Management Workshop

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

Math for Operators Workshop – On-Line!

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!

Approved Training Credit Hours for Upcoming Virtual Training

  No-Cost Webinar Training:Financial Recovery from COVID-19 and Customer Assistance Programs for Small Water Systems in Washington StateSeptember 28 & 29, 2020 | 10:00am-12:30pm PT Register via Zoom Meetings     Webinar 1: September 28, 2020 | 10:00am-11:30am PT This webinar will provide an overview of the competing priorities of the water utility: serve all customers continuously and provide financial sustainability amid this crisis and beyond. We will then discuss alternative approaches to water shut offs and describe various ways that customers can be assisted, from the less direct approaches such as rate structures to the most direct approach of a … Continue reading Approved Training Credit Hours for Upcoming Virtual Training

Google Earth Mapping and Asset Management from RCAC

WhenAugust 4, 2020 • 10:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m. (PST)Online 0.4 WA DW Continuing Education UnitsThis course Google Earth Mapping and Asset Management Workshop is now offered as an online two-part series. Part 1 will take place from 10:00am to 12:00pm and Part 2 will take place from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Please follow the link below to register. Participants must attend both sessions to earn CEUs.Participants should download and install the free Google Earth Pro software prior to the class (google.com/earth/) Morning Session:Mapping a utility’s assets can greatly assist with developing an asset management plan.Participants will receive a step-by-step tutorial on … Continue reading Google Earth Mapping and Asset Management from RCAC

Sustainable Financial Management Planning for Water Utilities Webinar

Sustainable Financial Management Planning for Water Utilities Webinar Communities across the country range in abilities to successfully navigate financial options for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure. The process of accessing funding and financing can be a barrier to investing in water infrastructure, especially for resource-constrained and smaller communities. These water sector investments can be crucial to supporting local jobs and protecting public health in the community. State-level funders and philanthropic foundations have a unique opportunity to revitalize water infrastructure in communities needing it most. With these public and private funds working together, critical funding gaps in the water sector … Continue reading Sustainable Financial Management Planning for Water Utilities Webinar