Island County Planning Commission Meeting Notice – Accessory Dwelling Units
On MONDAY, November 23, 2020 at 2:00 P.M., the Island County PLANNINGCOMMISSION will hold an ONLINE MEETING.The agenda will include: A PUBLIC HEARING to consider a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners regarding amendments to Chapters 17.03, 17.04A, and 17.06 of Island County Code addressing standards for Accessory Dwelling Units. A PUBLIC HEARING to consider a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners on the 2021 Island County Comprehensive Plan Docket. Documents will be posted at:https://www.islandcountywa.gov/Planning/Pages/planningcomm.aspxAddress comments to: Planning Commission at PO Box 5000, Coupeville, WA98239 or PlanningCommission@islandcountywa.gov The list of proposed changes can be found here and the … Continue reading Island County Planning Commission Meeting Notice – Accessory Dwelling Units
Water on Whidbey November 2020
A monthly newsletter fromWhidbey Island Water Systems Association November 2020 November 2020 Newsletter Welcome to the WIWSA November 2020 Newsletter! During these challenging times when we cannot meet in person, we plan to send a monthly newsletter to keep our community up to speed with water news. We’ll send this newsletter to our email list and post it on our website. We aim to provide an easy place to find all the month’s news and web content. Please share this newsletter with your fellow water system board members, commissioners, operators, members, friends and neighbors, and anyone who drinks water, and please … Continue reading Water on Whidbey November 2020
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
South Whidbey water system tests positive for E. Coli (South Whidbey Record)
Webinar: Water Recommendations for the Next Administration
Webinar: Water Recommendations for the Next Administration America is at a crossroads. We can continue to overlook the nation’s water problems, even as scarcity, pollution, and climate changes increase risk, or we can take steps to make our water systems more effective, resilient, and equitable. Join us on November 18th for a discussion of the Pacific Institute’s water recommendations for the next administration with Pacific Institute President Jason Morrison, President Emeritus Dr. Peter Gleick, and Director of Research Heather Cooley. The webinar will include an overview of America’s current water woes and practical solutions … Continue reading Webinar: Water Recommendations for the Next Administration
Join us for Asset Management for Small Water and Wastewater Systems On-line – Free!
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
Welcome to the WIWSA October Newsletter!
During these challenging times when we cannot meet in person, we plan to send a monthly newsletter to keep our members up to speed with water news. We’ll send this newsletter to our email list and post it on our website. We aim to provide an easy place to find all the month’s news and upcoming events. News from Whidbey Island Water Systems Association Our September Quarterly members meeting was held via zoom. Guest speaker Jeff Tasoff of Davido Consulting Group gave a talk on Small Water System Asset Management, focusing on the equipment inventory part that many small systems … Continue reading Welcome to the WIWSA October Newsletter!
Asset Management for Small Water and Wastewater Systems
Asset Management Planning and Resources On-line Who: Decision Makers, Managers and OperatorsWhen: Tuesday – November 10, 2020Session 1: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PMSession 2: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMWhere: On-line Training Go to Training (GTT) Understand how Asset Management impacts your budget Laptop exercises and free spreadsheets provided Learn what funders need during your project Network with and learn from other communities Registration InformationDon’t Wait!! Space is limited!!Register Online Please register early as space is limited. Once we receive your registration, we will send you confirmation. If you need to … Continue reading Asset Management for Small Water and Wastewater Systems
AWWA-PNW Emergency Management Workshop
When Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 8:00 AM PDT-to-Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 12:00 PM PSTAdd to Calendar Where This is an online event. Contact Jeff LundtWashington WARN2064775582jeff.lundt@kingcounty.gov 2020 Emergency Preparedness Workshop – Online Part 1 Planning – Wednesday October 28th Part 2 Preparation, Training & Response – Wednesday November 4th Both workshops start at 8:00 AM PDT and run till 11:45 These are independent sessions you can sign up for either or both and get 0.3 CEU credit Water & Wastewater CEU Approved! Two half-day presentations that provides a basic understanding of emergency preparedness, and the response of water … Continue reading AWWA-PNW Emergency Management Workshop
AWWA Training – Optimization & Accessing Funding to Improve Small Systems
Optimization & Accessing Funding to Improve Small Systems Date: November 30, 2020 To December 1, 2020 Free! Follow the link above for more details Continue reading AWWA Training – Optimization & Accessing Funding to Improve Small Systems
Math for Operators Workshop – On-Line!
WhenWednesday, October 14, 2020 from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM PDTAdd to Calendar Where This is an online event. A reminder to sign up for the Math for Operators Workshop – On-Line This workshop will focus on critical math skills for water & wastewater operators, Review of baic math Operator aids Tracking units Problem solving Speakers will be: Sarah Lingley Jeff Lundt Please have a pen or pencil and paper along with a calculator, slide rule or abacus with you. Practice will make perfect and we will be doing examples to hone skills with a variety of … Continue reading Math for Operators Workshop – On-Line!