January to May 2025 Edition
Welcome to the online newsletter! You can peruse summaries of the articles below and navigate between pages using the links on the left. If you encounter any issues or would like to provide feedback, please contact us. Enjoy!
President's Message
Highlights of recent AWRA-WA updates, activities, and volunteer opportunities from President Greg McLaughlin. Full article.
Hydrologic Conditions in Washington State, March 2025
This article documents conditions in mid-March and explores the chances of recovery to non-drought conditions. Information is drawn from several sources, especially the state Water Supply Availability Committee (WSAC) and U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Full article.
Fireside Chat with Larry Mattson
Robin Nimmer met Larry Mattson, the new director of Washington Department of Ecology’s Office of Columbia River, a few years ago as they were working together on a project. Fast forward to a LinkedIn message about a month ago that Tom Tebb was retiring and Ecology had hired Larry. Robin was instantly excited – so happy for him and for Ecology. She came up with five questions that you'll want to know the answers to. Read the interview.
Upcoming Events: Save These Dates & Connect with your Community
AWRA-WA has some exciting upcoming events in store! The Washington section and CWU Student Chapter are co-hosting a second Cle Elum Fish Passage Facility Tour on Monday, May 19th. Noah Wentzel will be presenting on recent water-related activity from the Washington State legislature at a virtual lunch meeting on Tuesday, May 27th. And later this year, AWRA-WA will be holding it's Annual State Conference on Tuesday, October 14th with speakers and panel sessions focused on water resources management past, present, and future. Event details and registration links.
AWRA-WA Job Board
There are no active job postings at this time, but keep an eye out for new opportunities in the next newsletter! Interested in posting a job opening on the AWRA-WA website? AWRA-WA sponsors can submit job postings for free! Please contact Tiffanie Ellis for more information.
Not a Member? Join AWRA-WA! Please visit the Membership page to register.
Thank You to the AWRA-WA Basin Sponsors!
Visit the Sponsorship Page or contact Greg McLaughlin for information about supporting AWRA-WA.
