September to November 2024 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 using this form. Enjoy!
President's Message & Events
Highlights of recent AWRA-WA updates, activities, and volunteer opportunities from President Katherine Taiclet. Full article
2024 State Conference Recap
Relive the 2024 AWRA-WA State Conference through brief summaries of the conference, keynote address, and all five sessions. The conference was held on October 8th at the Mountaineers Seattle Program Center and was entitled Drinkable, Fishable, Swimmable: Protecting Washington’s Waters. Click the links below to read about each session:
Cle Elum Fish Passage Facility Tour on November 6th
The AWRA-WA community met on November 6th for a tour of the Cle Elum Fish Passage Facility. The fish passage project will improve access to 30 miles of river habitat and is projected to increase Sockeye salmon returns in the Yakima Basin fivefold. More info can be found here.
Upcoming Ellensburg Dinner Meeting on November 14th
Another exciting event in central Washington is fast approaching. AWRA-WA is hosting a Dinner Meeting on November 14th at the Pearl in Ellensburg. Enjoy appetizers, drinks, and a presentation by Mel Babik, Restoration Director at the Kittitas Conservations Trust. More info and registration details can be found here.
Seattle Dinner & Annual Meeting on December 9th
AWRA-WA is hosting its Seattle Dinner and Annual Meeting on December 9th at Ivar’s Salmon House in Seattle. The event will feature the Washington Section’s annual meeting and a presentation by John Chandler, Water Resources Technical Lead at Puget Sound Energy and former AWRA-WA Board Member. More info and registration details can be found here.
AWRA-WA Job Board
AWRA-WA is rolling out a job board! Interested in posting a job opening on the AWRA-WA website? AWRA-WA sponsors can submit job postings for free! Please contact Anurag Mishra for more information.
Not a Member? Join AWRA-WA! Please visit the Membership page to register.
Thank You, 2024 AWRA-WA Basin Sponsors!
Visit the Sponsorship Page or contact Katherine Taiclet for information about supporting AWRA-WA.
