Through its Water Policy Working Group, PNWER provides an important dialogue to address water policy issues throughout the Pacific Northwest region. By connecting with legislators, private-sector and universities, we work to identify best practices to improve water security, adaptation of climate change, and storage options. We also provide updates to the region on the Columbia River Treaty and explore linkages with other working groups, including Invasive Species.
Join us at the PNWER Annual Summit in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, July 21-25, 2019 to see what issues our leaders have been working on.
Join us at the PNWER Annual Summit in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, July 21-25, 2019 to see what issues our leaders have been working on.
2018-2019 ACTION ITEMS
Action Item |
Project Team |
Status |
Continue to hold a legislative roundtable in future water policy session at the Summit |
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Share information about bio remediation work on water treatment technology in the Elk Valley, BC with PNWER members |
Value |
2017-2018 ACTION ITEMS
Action Item |
Project Team |
Result / Next Step |
Provide updates to the region on the Columbia River Treaty and explore linkages with other working groups, including invasive species. |
In progress |
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Connecting universities in the PNWER region and identify research groups/teams with expertise in water research, along with PNNL's interest in opportunities to conduct research in water policies |
In progress |
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Identify best practices to improve water security, adaptation of climate change, and storage options. What is the region doing to fund water projects? |
In progress |
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Water Policy Working Group Co-Chairs
Senator Jim Honeyford
Washington State Legislature |
David Hill
University of Lethbridge |
Contact Information
Steve Myers
Senior Program Manager
Steve.Myers@pnwer.org
p: 206-443-7723
f: 206-443-7703
Steve Myers
Senior Program Manager
Steve.Myers@pnwer.org
p: 206-443-7723
f: 206-443-7703
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