*Virtual Option available (see below)
Join us for the AWRA-WA dinner and annual meeting at Ivar's Salmon House! We will be hosting a board meeting, connecting with water resources professionals, enjoying dinner and drinks, announcing board election results, and staying informed with the latest:
Noah is the Water Resources Program Legislative Coordinator for the Washington State Department of Ecology. He will be presenting bills introduced and enacted during Washington’s 2023 legislative session concerning water resource issues. Highlighting this year’s session were two Ecology agency-request bills relating to drought resilience and Walla Walla River integrated planning, both of which were passed by the legislature. Other water resource bills introduced this year related to water resource mitigation, municipal water right transfers, family farm permit transfers, and water infrastructure investments. Noah will discuss how these bills advanced through the legislature and how they may impact water resource management in Washington.
We will kick off the evening with the December Board Meeting. AWRA-WA members are welcome to join the board meeting in person. Results of this year's AWRA-WA Board Election will be announced prior to Noah's presentation. AWRA-WA members in good financial standing should have received an email from ElectionBuddy to vote for next year's Board of Directors. If you did not receive an invitation to vote but feel you should have, please contact waawra.webmaster@gmail.com before December 10th for assistance.
In-Person: Registration includes a meal from Ivar's wonderful dinner selection and one beverage of your choice. Additional drinks may be purchased separately. In-person registrations are limited, so we encourage you to register early and share this event with colleagues and friends!
Virtual Option: For the convenience of members all over the state, we will be hosting a hybrid event. While the board meeting and full dinner experience can only be enjoyed by in-person attendees, a virtual option will be available for the election announcement and legislative update. Virtual attendees will receive a link to participate via our webinar service the day of the event.
Registration Fees - Must Register by Wednesday, December 13th
In Person
$25 for current AWRA-WA members $30 for non-members and guests Free for students (Must be currently enrolled full-time)
$25 for current AWRA-WA members
$30 for non-members and guests
Free for students (Must be currently enrolled full-time)
Free for virtual attendees (registration required)
You can pay using a credit card by registering online. If you are planning to pay in person at the event, please note that we can only accept in-person payments in the form of cash or a check. A receipt can be provided upon request.
Cancellation Policy: AWRA-WA will fully refund the registration fee if cancellation notice is received at least 4 days before the event.
