In The News!!!
One Trip Down, One to GoExecutive Director Gary Rhoades and Assistant Director Tracey Hunter travelled back to Washington D.C. two weeks ago to meet with our elected officials. Discussions were about securing funding for FY2011. As our elected officials sign on our State Delegation Letter, we will post them, so you will know who is supporting rural water. As of 2/8/10: Congressman Larsen has signed on both the EPA and USDA letters. |
Just a week away!!!We are just a week away from our 16th Annual Conference. If you haven't already done so, get your registration in. And don't forget to make your hotel reservations too. Looking forward to seeing everyone in Yakima!!! |
2010 Training Calendar and Annual Conference Online!Registration for our 16th Annual Conference & Tradeshow is available online. To view a conference agenda, including classes and to sign up as either an attendee or exhibitor visit our Annual Conference page. Our 2010 Training Calendar is available for viewing on our Training page. Classes are not availble for online registration, yet, but you are welcome to call our office if you see a class you would like to register for. |
Attention College Students...Or Those Soon To Be!Evergreen Rural Water of Washington (ERWoW) will be giving away two $500 Scholarship Awards to students in pursuit of higher education for the 2010-2011 academic year! Dependent children and stepchildren of ERWoW Members are eligible to be considered. Scholarship awards are not limited only to first year college students. Please make sure all interested parties are aware of this opportunity. Applications to be considered MUST be submitted or postmarked by |
Exhibit Hall Online!!The 2010 Annual Conference & Tradeshow exhibit hall is online. View the exhibit hall, see who is coming to the show, register to exhibit. |
Red Flag Rule Deadline November 1, 2009The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has now announced that it will postpone the enforcement of the red flag rules until November 1, 2009. All utilities are required to comply with this regulation. The Red Flag Rule requires any entity where there is a risk of identity theft, to develop and implement an Identity Theft Prevention Program. This includes all utilities. The Program must include reasonable policies and procedures for detecting, preventing, and mitigating identity theft. The rule was issued by the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Federal Trade Commission, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and the Office of Thrift Supervision. National Rural Water has created a free template for you to use to ensure you meet this deadline. |
Calling All Speakers!If you are interested in presenting a one to three hour class at our Annual Conference & Tradeshow, February 16-18, 2010 in Yakima, WA, download our "Call for Presentations" and send it to our office no later than November 20, 2009. |
Evergreen Rural Water Recognized at National H2O-XPOLOUSIVILLE, Ken. – Representatives from Evergreen Rural Water of Washington walked in front of a cheering crowd to accept their award at the National Rural Water Association’s Tribute to Excellence ceremony, held on October 7, during the H2O-XPO in Louisville, Ken. |
ERWoW Partners with FCS Group. New Training Classes Available!Evergreen Rural Water is partnering with FCS Group and going on the road with a new training class: Comprehensive Utility Financial Planning During Tough Economic Times. This class is a must for all water and wastewater systems no matter your size.
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USDA Rural Developement National Assistant Administrator Visits ERWoW's Fall ConferenceThis past week we had the honor of visiting with Ms. Jacki Ponti-Lazaruk, USDA RD National Assistant Administrator for Water and Environmental Programs. Ms. Ponti-Lazaruk was invited to our Fall Conference by NRWA President Fred Sheldon. During her opening remarks she spoke of the stimulus funds and the money that USDA has available to small systems through their loan and grant program. While she was in town she visited the Hoquaim Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Central Park Water District.
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New Member Benefit!!If you are a member of Evergreen Rural Water you can now receive 25% off any books or videos you purchase at the AWWA online store. Call our office to receive your discount code!
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Hastings Meets with New Bureau of Reclamation CommissionerCongressman Hastings met this week with new Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Michael Connor. Congressman Hastings discussed the importance of repairing and upgrading infrastructure, as well as the importance of water storage and irrigation to Central Washington's economy. Congressman Hastings also spoke about what his role as the top Republican on the House Natural Resources Committee means in terms of oversight of the Bureau. |
100% Congressional Support!Congressman Reichert (District 8) has signed on the Rural Water Dear Colleague Letter. With his signature we now have 100% congressional support for rural water funding from the State of Washington. If you live in Congressman Reichert's district make sure to let him know you appreciate his support. |
Department of Health's Basic Course - Help!If you have a copy of WA Department of Health's Basic Course for small public drinking water systems and you are having problems it may be because you have Flash 10 player. The software was designed for Flash 9 player. Please use this link to complete the course online. |
