SAJB Meeting 1/23/14
Meeting Agenda, Minutes and Supporting Documents
General
No on HB 2186 and SB 5995
SAJB is opposed to House Bill 2186 and Senate Bill 5995. Spokane County and the State of Washington have spent tens of millions of dollars installing a public sewer system to replace private septic systems that were polluting the Spokane Valley Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer.
Otis Community School Science Night 1/14/14
Otis Community School held the first science night of 2014. Thanks for inviting Aqua Duck to participaqte.
AWWA Source Water Protection Award
The Spokane Aquifer Joint Board has submitted a report to the American Water Works Association (AWWA) detailing our exemplary aquifer protection program. Recepients of this national award will be notified in late March and the awards will be presented at the annual AWWA Convention June 6-8, 2014 in Boston.
Increased Generator Contact Visits 2001-2006
SAJB and Ecology developed the ICG program and provided technical assistance visits to businesses within 500 feet of wellheads or in special aquifer protection areas from 2001-2006 .
Website Statistics Analysis & Evaluation 2013
Thanks to everyone who has used the SAJB website as a resource. SAJB is committed to protecting our “sole source” aquifer through education and awareness.
Education and Awareness Events
Aqua Duck Participates in School and Community Events as part of the SAJB Wellhead Protection Program.
SAJB Meeting 12/19/13
Meeting Agenda, Minutes and Supporting Documents
Aqua Duck Messages
Choose Non-Hazardous materials for your home and business.
SAJB Meeting 11/20/13
Agenda, Meeting Minutes and Supporting Documents
Outdoor Learning Center – Aquifer Education
Each year, West Valley Outdoor Learning Center teaches thousands of students about the Spokane Valley Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer with funding from SAJB.
PPID No.17 Well #1 Aquifer Interpretive Center – Tour
Students are learning about the aquifer with the West Valley Outdoo Learning Center at the PPID #17 Well #1 Aquifer Interpretive Center
Spokane Valley Land & Water Company Canal 1907
A 1907 irrigation canal system from Post Falls Idaho to the Spokane Valley is recorded in the National Register of Historic Places and provides an example of bi-state collaboration.
EnviroStars Certification – Free Business Benefits
Hear what business owners say about the benefits of EnviroStars Certification.
Spokane River Cleanup
Thanks to the hundreds of volunteers who participated in the Spokane River Cleanup and the UpRiver Scrub. You people rock!
Touch a Truck – Jr. League of Spokane
What a lot of trucks to test. Thanks to the Jr. League of Spokane.
County Water Demand Forecast Model Update
The updated Spokane County Water Demand Forecast Model presented by Mike Hermanson at the October 8, 2013 IWAC meeting.
SAJB Meeting 10/24/13
Agenda, Meeting Minutes and Supporting Documents.
Consumer Confidence Report – Electronic Delivery
The City of Spokane Water Department announced the electronic delivery process and results for the 2012 Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) . Bill Rickard Water Quality Coordinator, reported a savings in CCR printing and mailing costs of over $12,000. For full details see 2012 CCR City of Spokane.
SAJB Meeting 9/26/13
Agenda, Meeting Minutes and Supporting Documents.
Watershed Integrated System Dynamics Modeling
The WSU WISDM System Dynamics is an approach to studying and managing complex change over time for the SVRP Aquifer and Watersheds. It addresses internal feedback loops and time delays that affect the behavior of the entire system.
2012 SVRP Aquifer GSI Groundwater Flow Model
The 2012 SVRP Aquifer ground-water update and expanded model was commissioned by the City of Spokane, SAJB and the WA Department of Health Drinking Water. Based on the 2007 USGS modelling, it uses Microfem technology and a resolution that supports wellhead protection planning. John Porcello, Senior Groundwater Hydrologist at GSI Water Solutions, presented the model as a tool for wellfield-scale analysis as well as groundwater source management.
IWAC Membership Invitation Letter
IWAC officers invite all water districts and water reclamation facilities to become IWAC members and send representatives to participate actively in this important regional dialogue. An IWAC Membership Invitation Letter which briefly describes IWAC goals and membership fees is available here.
Tour the Spokane Valley in 1997 Aerial Photos
View 1997 aerial photos of the Spokane Valley.
Keep Our Drinking Water Clean – Winning Posters
Keep our drinking water clean posters were created by students grades 2-6 in Spokane, WA for National Clean Drinking Water Week. The winning posters are included in this short video and featured the “Defender of the Aquifer” Aqua Duck.