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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DOH Lifetime Achievement Award
DOH Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Program Manager Tonilee Hanson.
Job Posting – Seeking Program Manager
SAJB is currently looking to fill the Program Manager position. Program Manager PositionClosing Date: August 1, 2024Organization: Spokane Aquifer Joint Board (SAJB)Position Title: Program ManagerContract Range: $35,000-$45,000 based on experience.Time Commitment: Flexible days and times (average 20 hrs. /week)Location: Personal office, monthly meeting and event locationsProjected Start Date: January 3, 2025Paid Training with Current Program…
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.
Leak Detection
Check for leaks…Sprinkler leaks that is…and these pesky water leaks can be hard to detect and be costly to your wallet and our aquifer too! Access meter reading and testing resources at outdoorwateringnerds.org.
Repair & Retrofit
Is your sprinkler system showing its age and need some work? Upgrading and retrofitting can save you money at the meter, put money back in your wallet and does a boatload of good for our aquifer! Find DIY resources and choose your solution today at outdoorwateringnerds.org.
Saving Water Matters
Water is one of our most valuable resources… And it’s up to us to save and protect it! Depending on the season, we have more or less water available than other times of the year…and we don’t want to drain the bank! Be a part of the solution. Visit outdoorwateringnerds.org.
Sprinkler Savy
Tune-ups are essential and aren’t just for cars! Tuning and checking your sprinkler systems not only saves your hard-earned cash, but it can protect your river and aquifer too! For a checklist, tools, and easy solutions…go to outdoorwateringnerds.org.
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.
The Water Report #227
Water Rights, Water Quality & Public Water Solutions in the West
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.
2022 Ty Wick Award Winner – Tonilee Hanson
SAJB president, Jeremy Jenkins and Aqua Duck, presented the 2022 Ty Wick Defender of the Aquifer Award to Tonilee Hanson on 5/26/22 at the Spokane River Forum H2O Breakfast.
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.