The September meeting will be on Tuesday September 18, 5:00 – 7:00 pm, at Coupeville Library 788 NW Alexander St, Coupeville, WA 98239 Continue reading September meeting date changed to Tuesday, September 18
https://www.goskagit.com/anacortes/news/new-technology-reduces-chemicals-added-to-water-at-city-plant/article_3087345e-690d-11e8-9b53-5f5c59129788.html Continue reading New technology reduces chemicals added to water at city plant | News | goskagit.com
Our association’s Bylaws have not been refreshed since the WIWSA was established in 2004 and some articles need to be updated. A comparison of the version linked under, which will be presented to our membership for approval on March 21, 2018 with the recommendation of our Board of Directors, with the original Bylaws (below) will show that no changes have been recommended for: Our business purposes or Rules of Order Our classes of membership or Annual Dues or Assessments Our scheduled meetings or voting privileges The number and titles of our Officers and Directors or their responsibilities, powers or manner … Continue reading Revised Bylaws
http://www.circleofblue.org/2017/water-management/comes-water-service-expensive-expensive/ Continue reading When It Comes To Water Service How Expensive Is Too Expensive? – Circle of Blue
http://www.whidbeynewstimes.com/news/oak-harbor-implements-stage-1-water-conservation-measures/ Continue reading Oak Harbor implements Stage 1 water conservation measures | Whidbey News-Times
http://www.circleofblue.org/2017/water-management/trump-proposal-fix-u-s-water-infrastructure-invites-large-role-private-investors/ Continue reading Trump Proposal to Fix U.S. Water Infrastructure Invites Large Role for Private Investors – Circle of Blue
WIWSA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE March, 2017 As the members of our association know, our “bread & butter” has been in helping our members understand and comply with federal and state regulations governing the purveyance of safe drinking water. We have employed the opportunities provided by our quarterly meetings to introduce our members to state regulators and to explain the details of subjects like Small Water System Management Plans, the Responsibilities of Water Boards and Developing Financial Capacity. Now, we have a new drinking water-related situation here on Whidbey Island that argues for making explanations available to our members. That situation has … Continue reading WIWSA President’s Message
PRESS RELEASE – WRAC.docx Continue reading Three openings on the Island County Water Resources Advisory Committee
RCAC Ethics Training for Board Members (AB1234) Start Date: 2/23/2017 End Date: One Day Event City: Online State: Webinar Location: Pacific Time Start Time: 6:00 PM Event Info: https://www.events.rcac.org/assnfe/CourseView.asp?MODE=VIEW&clCourseID=164&csCategory=&csFrom=&csTo=&csKeyWord=&csSortBy=1&clPageNumber=1&clParentCategory=0 For More Info: https://www.events.rcac.org/images/rcac/pdfs/CA-DW_Jan-June2017-web.pdf Details: Small water systems throughout the country have volunteer board members governing their public water system. According to the Fair Political Practices Board and the State Attorney General, in California all new and existing board members are required to attend two hours of an ethics training once every two years. This workshop … Continue reading Free webinar on board ethics
More FREE webinars from RCAC this week! Check them out tomorrow at 10 am and 2 pm Pacific Time. http://ow.ly/dF1w3094RfH and http://ow.ly/64S33094RhM. RCAC Well Operation & Maintenance Start Date: 2/22/2017 End Date: One Day Event City: Online State: Webinar Location: Pacific Time Start Time: 10:00 AM Event Info: http://www.events.rcac.org/assnfe/ev.asp?ID=949 For More Info: http://www.rcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/CA-DW_Jan-June2017-web.pdf Details: As demand for fresh water continues to increase, so too does the demand for reliable groundwater. The ability to optimally use groundwater is affected by many factors including water quality, overdraft, and operations. … Continue reading Free webinars on well operation