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Feb 5th |
Brian Walsh
360-407-6647
Bwal461@ecy.wa.gov |
WA Department of Ecology (WDOE)
Water Resources Program – Policy and Planning |
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Ecology Water Resources program staff will provide a briefing on the basics of state water law and recent water-related issues and legislation. The overview will give a solid foundation for discussions of more issue-specific topics affecting Thurston County.
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Mar 5th |
Regina Grimm, PE
360-236-3035
Regina.Grimm@doh.wa.gov |
WA Department of Health (WDOH)
Division of Environmental Health - Office of Drinking Water |
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DOH Office of Drinking Water staff will provide an introduction to the State’s roles and responsibilities related to drinking water regulation and how their work intersects with the Department of Ecology. The overview will give a basic understanding of how ODW’s regulation of water systems ties into planning and growth.
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April 2nd |
Katie Knight
360-902-2618
Katie.knight@dfw.wa.gov
Jason Kunz
360-902-2579
Jason.kunz@dfw.wa.gov |
WA Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW)
Habitat Program, Project Planning and Assistance |
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WDFW is responsible for preserving, protecting, and perpetuating the state’s fish and wildlife resources. Fish and wildlife depend on high water quality, adequate flows, and riparian habitat for survival. WDFW influences water management with:
1) In-Stream Flow Recommendations,
2) Hydraulic Project Approval permits, and
3) Riparian Management Recommendations.
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May 7th |
Michael D. Strub, PE
360-664-2333
mikestrub@lottonline.org
Karla Fowler
360-528-5712
karlafowler@lottonline.org |
LOTT Alliance |
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This presentation will feature an overview of reclaimed water, including what it is, where it’s being used around the state, the LOTT Alliance’s reclaimed water program and facilities, the regulatory framework governing reclaimed water, implementation challenges, and LOTT’s vision for the future of this resource.
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June 4th |
Mark A Petrie
360-754-2930
Petriema@co.thurston.wa.us |
Thurston County Public Works - Utility Operations |
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Owning and operating a public drinking water system is a big responsibility. Thurston County is an approved Satellite Management Agency (SMA) per the State Department of Health. This presentation will describe the responsibilities of an SMA, and the services TC provides to utilities it owns and operates. |
| July 9th |
Peter C. Brooks, P.E.
360-491-5600
pbrooks@ci.lacey.wa.us |
City of Lacey - Water Resources Manager |
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Stephanie Ray
360-458-8414
Stephanier@ci.yelm.wa.us |
City of Yelm - Project Manager |
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Rich Hoey, P.E.
360-753-8495
rhoey@ci.olympia.wa.us |
City of Olympia - Director of Water Resources |
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As a result of their participation in the Nisqually Watershed Planning process – these three cities have found common ground as they pursue water right approvals through the WA Department of Ecology. This presentation will share up-to-date information on the cities’ drinking water supply planning, along with an overview of their collaborative approach to evaluating impacts from water transfers and withdrawals and developing mitigation strategies.
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Aug 6th |
No TRPC meeting
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Sept 10th |
John Weidenfeller
360-357-8783
jweidenfeller@thurstonpud.com
Paul Pickett
ppickett@thurstonpud.com |
Thurston PUD |
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Formed in 1936, Public Utility District No. 1 of Thurston County is one of 28 public utility districts in Washington State. This presentation will address the powers and functions of a PUD with an orientation toward Thurston PUD’s past and present. Also included will be an overview of the PUD’s 50-plus water systems in the county, which it owns and operates, and highlights of some recent successes and current projects.
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Oct 1st |
Dan Smith
360-754-4140
desmith@ci.tumwater.wa.us |
Tumwater Public Works |
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Managing Risk - A Water Utility's Planning Perspective. Increasing demands for potable water and potential risks to water quality keep pace with growing populations and development. Source development, wellhead protection and regional coordination are three options considered to help manage the risks associated with a growing utility.
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Nov 5th |
Jerry Louthain, P.E.
360-570-4416 Jerry.Louthain@hdrinc.com |
Thurston County Water Conservancy Board – Vice Chair |
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The TCWCB was established by the WA Dept of Ecology to expedite transfers of “Water Rights” within Thurston County. With five members appointed by the County Commissioners, its’ recommendations are advisory to Ecology. Established in 1999 it processes several Water Right Change Applications each year, including the multiple applications by the Cities of Lacey, Olympia, and Tumwater for the Olympia Brewery water rights, processed in 2009.
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Dec 3rd |
TRPC Staff |
Follow Up and Next Steps |