The Rising Tide Underfoot
Implications for water systems in areas on Whidbey where coastal flooding occurs. Continue reading The Rising Tide Underfoot
Category: Resources
Troubled Waters- A series from University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment
WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO PROVIDE SAFE DRINKING WATER FOR EVERYONE?Clean drinking water is a basic human right, but 1 in 10 of us lack access to a safe, reliable supply. Ensia takes a look at who’s working to ensure the safety and availability of the water we rely on for life. Continue reading Troubled Waters- A series from University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment
Draft PFAS CAP Comment Period Extended to January 4, 2021
PFAS Chemical Action Plan stakeholders, The Chemical Action Plan (CAP) team is extending the public comment period on the Draft PFAS CAP until January 4, 2021. We received stakeholder feedback that additional time to review would be beneficial for providing meaningful input. We recognize the immense challenges that Washington state residents and businesses have faced since spring 2020. This will allow the public and stakeholders an additional month to consider the Draft CAP and provide feedback, without significantly extending the Final CAP timeline. Find more information on the PFAS CAP website. If you have questions, please reach out to Irina … Continue reading Draft PFAS CAP Comment Period Extended to January 4, 2021
Share input on the Draft CAP at public meetings Nov. 18 and 19
If you would like to provide feedback on the Draft PFAS Chemical Action Plan (CAP) during a public comment meeting, please register for your preferred date and time: Wednesday, November 18 at 6 p.m. PST Thursday, November 19 at 2 p.m. PST Ecology staff will provide a brief overview of the CAP development process and then reserve most of the time to accept comments. Please note that we plan to record the public comments. Reach out to Ecology’s Chemical Action Planner, Irina Makarow (irina.makarow@ecy.wa.gov), if you have questions. Thank you, PFAS Chemical Action Plan team Continue reading Share input on the Draft CAP at public meetings Nov. 18 and 19
PFAS: Contaminants of Emerging Concern
AWWA releases three new PFAS resources https://www.awwa.org/Resources-Tools/Resource-Topics/PFAS Continue reading PFAS: Contaminants of Emerging Concern
The Aquifer – a publication of the Groundwater Foundation
The Aquifer – a publication of the Groundwater Foundation Continue reading The Aquifer – a publication of the Groundwater Foundation
Small System Resources from AWWA
Including further free training opportunities. Link below. Small Systems Resources Continue reading Small System Resources from AWWA
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
Who Regulates U.S. Drinking Water, and How?
WA Ecology/Health Draft PFAS CAP issued for Comment (post updated)
Dear Chemical Action Plan stakeholders, Ecology and Health recently published the Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Draft Chemical Action Plan and invite you to review and provide feedback on the research and recommendations. The public comment period starts today, Wednesday, October 7, 2020 and ends Monday, December 7, 2020. How to share feedback on the CAP Written comments We encourage you to give your input via our online comment form, but you can also email comments to ChemActionPlans@ecy.wa.gov or mail them to Irina Makarow, Department of Ecology, P.O. Box 47600, Olympia, WA 98504-7600. Public comment meetings You can also provide … Continue reading WA Ecology/Health Draft PFAS CAP issued for Comment (post updated)