There's a lot going on "Out In NWRA Country"!
SCV Water Honors Former NWRA Board Member Jerry Gladbach"A Tribute to a Water Industry Legend" SCV Water dedicated its Rio Vista Water Treatment Plant as the E. G. "Jerry" Gladbach Water Treatment Plant in honor of the late SCV Water Board Vice President. Jerry Gladbach was a highly respected figure in the water industry for over 60 years and was known for his dedication to providing reliable, high-quality water for the community. The SCV Water Board of Directors formally announced the name change at its June 18, 2024 meeting, honoring Gladbach's legacy and contributions to the Santa Clarita Valley. NWRA Senior Advisor Kris Polly was in attendance at the dedication event. |
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Reclamation Invests in Idaho's Eastern Snake Plains Aquifer The Bureau of Reclamation recently announced a $2 million investment to strengthen drought resilience in the Eastern Snake Plains Aquifer in Idaho. The Eastern Snake Plains Aquifer, covering approximately 10,800 square miles of Idaho is a critical resource for southern Idaho’s economy. The region produces approximately 21% of all goods and services within the state of Idaho and the aquifer provides irrigation water for around one million acres. See details here. |
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NDWEF Names 2024 Scholarship RecipientsThe North Dakota Water Education Foundation (NDWEF) has named Jayden Bondy of Petersburg, Aria Braaten of Hoople, Carter Schmitz of Christine, and Kara Siemieniewski of Ganeseo as the 2024 recipients of the Dushinske & Jamison Water Resources Scholarship. Each of these students wrote essays on the theme of “Your most vivid memory concerning water.” The NDWEF established the Dushinske & Jamison Water Resources Scholarship Endowment to honor Russell Dushinske and Warren Jamison for their outstanding service, leadership, and lifelong commitment to water development in North Dakota. See additional details here. |
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IWUA staff tour Owyhee Dam
In early May, Idaho Water Users Association (IWUA) staff took a field trip into neighboring Oregon to tour the Owyhee Dam. While there, they viewed its "morning-glory" spillway and checked out the dam's interior as they spiraled their way 130 underground to the depths of the power facility. Construction of Owyhee Dam was completed in 1932, and was the tallest dam in the world at that moment in history. You can learn more about the Owyhee Dam here.
North Dakota Water ToursThe North Dakota Water Users Association, in conjunction with its "North Dakota Water" partners is hosting a series of water related tours throughout the state during the months of June and July. First up is the From Pivots to Potatoes Tour that will be held on June 11. Thereafter is the Devils Lake Basin Tour on June 20, the Hidden Gems of the Northwest Tour on June 25, the Small but Mighty Tour on July 11, and the Quality Water in the Southwest Tour on July 31. For more information see the North Dakota Water events page. |
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Erin Wilson awarded prestigious 2024 Aspinall Award The Colorado Water Congress awarded Erin Wilson, a life-long advocate of Colorado water issues, the 2024 Wayne N. Aspinall “Water Leader of the Year’ Award. The Aspinall Award is given annually in recognition of a career of service and contribution to Colorado’s water community. It is awarded to a person who has dedicated a significant part of his or her career to the advancement of the state and its programs to protect, develop and preserve the state’s water resources. See details here. |
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