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January to May 2024 Edition
President's Notes By Katherine Taiclet - Landau Associates and AWRA-WA Section President
I also want to extend a sincere thank you to our members and donors who have generously contributed financially, enabling us to carry out our mission effectively. Your support has made a significant difference and has allowed us to continue our important work to promote community, conversation, and connection. To our newly elected 2024 Board of Directors, I offer my congratulations and best wishes for a fulfilling term ahead. Together, let us continue to make a positive impact on the management of water resources in Washington. The dynamics of weather patterns in 2024 have presented us with a range of challenges, particularly in managing water supplies effectively. As we've witnessed, these shifting weather conditions require us to adapt and innovate in our approaches to water resource management. It's through collaboration, research, and proactive planning that we can navigate these challenges and ensure the sustainable use of our water resources for both current and future generations. I am excited to invite you to our virtual speaker series, where you'll have the opportunity to hear from a variety of specialists, ranging from student fellowship recipients to local water purveyors. Our inaugural speaker session on May 9, 2024, from 11:30a-12:30p will feature insights into Moses Lake Water Supply Challenges & Adaptive Response. Don't miss out on this engaging discussion. Register now to secure your spot: AWRA-WA May 2024 Virtual Poster Series (waawra.org) I’d like to recognize Rabia Ahmed’s leadership in water resources, it is truly commendable, and it’s an honor to serve alongside her as she leads the National chapter as President. I am thrilled to extend an invitation to join her at the national conference in St. Louis, MO, from September 30th to October 2nd, 2024; 2024 Joint 60th Conference (awra.org). Make sure to mark your calendars and register for the event as your travel schedule allows. Join us for this year’s Annual State Conference on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM at the Mountaineers Seattle Program Center. The theme is Drinkable, Fishable, Swimmable: Protecting Washington’s Waters. This collaborative conference will focus on clean water in Washington, exploring how water quality affects designated and beneficial uses of water, and the ongoing efforts to address these concerns. Register now to catch the early bird rate: AWR-WA Annual State Conference 2024 (waawra.org). The above events are made possible by the volunteers that dedicate their time to engage our community. If you are passionate about water resources and environmental conservation, I ask you to volunteer and help us coordinate activities that promote broad discussion and understanding of water resources issues. AWRA-WA - Get Involved (waawra.org) We are looking for dedicated individuals who are willing to lend their time and talents to support our events and outreach efforts. Whether you have experience in event planning, communications, research, or simply a passion for the cause, there's a place for you in our volunteer team. How you can help:
Why volunteer with AWRA-WA:
If you are interested in volunteering, do reach out to me at kryf@landauinc.com or call/text me at 509-993-6505. Let’s work together to protect and preserve Washington’s waters for future generations. In closing, serving as the 2024-chapter president is a significant honor, and your dedication to water resources management is truly admirable. If there's ever anything I can assist you with as you continue your journey in water, don't hesitate to reach out. Wishing you continued success in your endeavors.
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