Table of Contents

• Summary

• President's Message & Events

• 2024 State Conference Recap
• Conference Summary
• Keynote Address
• 1 - Drinkable
• 2 - Fishable
• 3 - Swimmable
• 4 - Water Quality Solutions
• 5 - Agency Panel

• AWRA-WA Basin Sponsors

September to November 2024 Edition

Session 5: Agency Panel

Summary by Robin Nimmer – Senior Hydrogeologist, Alta Science and Engineering

The agency panel was a great wrap up to the conference. Moderator Adam Gravley asked thought-provoking questions of the four panelists, with discussions leading to insights from the various perspectives and experiences. Panelists included David Bowen with the Washington Department of Ecology, Emily Sanford and Laura Heinse with the Washington Department of Health, and Carrie Sessions, a Senior Policy Advisor to Governor Jay Inslee. Discussion topics included stormwater, decarbonization, clean energy, climate change, source water protection, and riparian health. They discussed how water quality issues are prioritized. They also discussed the adequacy of legislative authority and potential ways to help better prepare their agency authority. Lastly, they shared success stories with a theme of hard work and collaboration.