Holmes Science & Technology Night 2/11/14
Holmes Elementary Science & Technology Night had great activities in every part of the building. So much to learn and do! Thanks for inviting Aqua Duck to participate.
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Progress Elementary Science Night 2/6/14
Progress Elementary had a super fun science night. Families talked about how to protect our drinking water. Thanks for inviting Aqua Duck to participate.
Longfellow Elementary Science Night 2/5/14
Aqua Duck participated with lots of great other science groups at the Longfellow Elementary Science Night.
13th Annual Regional Lakes Conference
The 13th Annual Lakes Conference will be held from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at Spokane Community College Student Union Building in the Lair. N. 1810 Greene Street, Spokane, WA 99207.
Sunrise Elementary Science Presenters 1/28/14
Sunrise Elementary hosted its annual Science Fair Presenter’s Night. Aqua Duck attended along with many community groups.
SAJB Meeting 1/23/14
Meeting Agenda, Minutes and Supporting Documents
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.