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DRAFT FOR UPCOMING UPDATE

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  • On: 01/27/2020 17:41:57
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Yakima Basin Drought Year

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The Yakima Basin is bracing for a possible third consecutive year of drought, a situation not  seen since the early 1990s. As of March 6, the five basin reservoirs held only 38 percent of their typical water levels for this time of year, according to a report from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR).

 
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The Yakima Basin is bracing for a possible third consecutive year of drought, a situation not  seen since the early 1990s. As of March 6, the five basin reservoirs held only 38 percent of their typical water levels for this time of year, according to a report from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR).

 
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The Yakima Basin is bracing for a possible third consecutive year of drought, a situation not  seen since the early 1990s. As of March 6, the five basin reservoirs held only 38 percent of their typical water levels for this time of year, according to a report from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR).

You may Apply Here
 
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The Yakima Basin is bracing for a possible third consecutive year of drought, a situation not  seen since the early 1990s. As of March 6, the five basin reservoirs held only 38 percent of their typical water levels for this time of year, according to a report from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR).

 
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The Yakima Basin is bracing for a possible third consecutive year of drought, a situation not  seen since the early 1990s. As of March 6, the five basin reservoirs held only 38 percent of their typical water levels for this time of year, according to a report from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR).

You may Apply Here
 
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The Washington Association of Sewer & Water Districts (WASWD) is pleased to offer scholarships to individuals interested in pursuing a career in the industry represented by our membership. WASWD offers a college scholarship, and a utility operator scholarship for high school graduates or others who seek technical training for operator positions.

The WASWD Scholarship Fund is dedicated to Walt Canter, a long-term Commissioner of the Cedar River Water and Sewer District (1969-2017). He is considered a legend in the Sewer and Water industry in the State of Washington.
You may Apply Here

 
Upcoming Meetings
Links to all virtual meetings are available on the Committee Documents webpage of the members only section of the WASWD website.
 

Section I & II Meeting

March 27, 2025 @6:00PM
Location: Virtual Zoom 

Government Relations Committee
(TENTATIVE) 

April 10, 2025 @10:00AM
Location: Virtual Zoom

Section I, II, III, & IV Meeting

April 30, 2025 @7:00AM
Location: Wenatchee Convention Center

Finance Committee Meeting 

May 5, 2025 @10:00AM
Location: Virtual Zoom

Government Relation Committee

May 8, 2025 @10:00AM
Location: Virtual Zoom

Membership Committee

May 13, 2025 @10:00AM
Location: Virtual Zoom 

Section III Meeting

May 13, 2025 @6:00PM
Location: In-Person Bob's Burgers & Brew

Workforce Development Committee

May 14, 2025 @10:00AM
Location: Virtual Zoom

Conference & Training Committee

May 15, 2025 @10:00AM
Location: Virtual Zoom

 
Trainings, Conferences & Events

WASWD 2025 Spring Conference & Trade Show
Presented by WASWD. Registration Link

  Tuesday April 29, 2025 - Thursday, May 1, 2025

Member registration is now open for the WASWD Spring Conference. Early Bird registration ends April 8, 2025.

Digging into Public Works Fundamentals: Vancouver
Presented by MRSC, FREE. Registration Link

Thursday, March 27, 2025, 8:00AM – 3:00PM

This workshop provides an in-depth look at the Lead & Copper Rule (LCR) and its impact on small water systems. Participants will learn key regulatory requirements, sampling protocols, corrosion control strategies and best practices for compliance. Whether you're a system operator, manager or regulator, this training will equip you
with the knowledge and tools needed to meet LCR standards and protect public health.

 
Associate Member Spotlight
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