2024 Ty Wick Defender of the Aquifer Award Presented to Spokane County Water Resources Team
The 2024 winner of the Ty Wick Defender of the Aquifer Award goes to the Spokane County Water Resources Team.
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IWAC Announces President Suzanne Scheidt
IWAC elected Suzanne Scheidt to the position of President on 9/12/23.
Job Posting – Whitworth Water District Treasurer
This Job has been filled.
PFAS
What are PFAS? Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large family of human-made chemicals in use since the 1950s to make a wide variety of stain-resistant, water-resistant, and non-stick consumer products.
2023 Ty Wick Award Winner – Jenny Gray
SAJB president Jenkins and Aqua Duck honored Jenny Gray, Environmental Health Specialist for the Panhandle Health District Critical Materials Program. Jenny provides technical assistance visits to businesses that use or store hazardous chemicals over the aquifer.
Outdoor Watering Nerds
Outdoor Watering Nerds are here to help you with questions about sprinkler systems, leak detection, calculating your water needs, designing landscapes with drought tolerant plants, DIY Videos and so much more.
PFAS: Strengthen Public Trust, Restore Environmental and Financial Resources
Harmful PFAS substances are an urgent public health and environmental issue.
IESS AWWA Service Truck Rodeo 2/22/23
IESS AWWA Service Truck Rodeo 2/22/23 at CenterPlace Event Center. Contact Branden Rose district@haydenirrigation.com.
SRC4 Seminar 1/26/23 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
SRC4 Seminar 1/26/23 7:00 am – 3:30 pm at Whitworth University HUB. Cost is $100. Register by emailing contact.src4@gmail.com.
EnviroCertified Food Rescue Recognition
Businesses in Spokane county are a part of the food waste solution by donating food to hunger relief organizations, to feed farm animals, by composting and finding creative ways to keep food out of the trash.
IESS – AWWA Chlorine Residual Testing and Lab Skills
Class is on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM PDT at Spokane County Water Resource Center
1004 N. Freya Street, Spokane, WA 99202. 0.3 Washington CEUs.
EPA Announces $67M for WA Water Infrastructure Improvements
Water infrastructure improvement funding available through EPA .
Water-Wise Gardeners Class 7/26/22
Efficient irrigation practices combined with native plantings can create a stunning, water-wise landscape, garden, or backyard haven.
AWWA e-Learning HUB
AWWA has an entire catalog of online, self-paced educational opportunities designed to bolster your professional development.
Webinars You Need From The Name You Trust – AWWA
Please visit our webinar page for a full list of upcoming webinars and additional info.
H2O Breakfast – May 26, 2022 7:15 – 9:30 am
Spokane River Forum 2022 H2O Breakfast – Tamara Lawless, Flagstaff AZ, is the Keynote Speaker on water conservation.
World Record Challenge – Pass a Glass of Water Videos
Let’s break the world record. Individuals or groups can create videos of passing a glass of drinking water. Submit entries between March 6th and 12th, 2022.
18th Annual Service Truck Rodeo 3/9/22
7:00 am – 4:00 pm at Center Place Event Center. Best Tasting Water, Service Truck Competition, Last Man Standing, Meter Challenge, Best Water Leak Photo, Cornhole Contest, Putting Contest, 50/50 Raffle, and CLASSES!
Job Opening Closing 1/9/22 – Director of Water and Hydroelectric City of Spokane
The City of Spokane is seeking a Director of Water and Hydroelectric Services.
Whitworth Water Receives State Auditor’s Stewardship Award
Whitworth Water District (District) has been recognized with the Washington State Auditor’s Stewardship Award for public resources accountability.
Airway Heights New/Transfer Water Rights SEPA
Comments are due by 12/1/21 at 4:30 pm. Airway Heights New/Transfer Water Rights SEPA.
Ty Wick Video
Nominations for the Ty Wick Award are being accepted from Idaho and Washington until February 15, 2022.
National Source Water Protection Week
The first National Source Water Protection Week is September 26, 2021 to October 2, 2021. Together we can protect the Spokane Valley Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer.
Green Entrepreneurship Guide: How to Start a Sustainable Business
Do you have a brilliant green business idea and need help making it a reality? This article, Contributed by Carolyn Hart, provides resources for Testing your business idea, establishing a business entity and earning green credentials.
GSI Water Solutions – IWAC Presentation
Well Rehabilitation, Conservation, Climate, and Improvements in Hydraulic Modeling. Videos and Slides of presentations.