August 2026 E-Newsletter

Issue #188

 
IN THIS ISSUE

Fall Volunteer Training for Subsection/Committee Officers


Corrosion Training


Golf Tournaments and No Water No Beer


Job Postings 

Register for Our Annual Committee and Subsection Officer Training and Trustee Meeting

September 30 - October 2 at the Heathman Lodge

Section committee and subsection officer annual training takes place September 30 - October 2 at the Heathman Lodge in Vancouver, WA.


This is the one training a year that provides you with the knowledge and tools to lead your committee and subsection. We have a block of rooms set aside at a discounted rate. Make your room reservation prior to September 16.


We kick off the meeting with a reception and dinner on Wednesday night, training all day Thursday and the Section Board of Trustees will meet Friday morning. We should wrap things up by noon on Friday.


This training is so important that we will even reimburse your travel and hotel costs to attend if your employer is unable to. You must attend through the Trustee Meeting Friday morning for reimbursement.


Registration is now open.

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Save the Date - Corrosion Symposium

Feeling a little rusty on your corrosion knowledge? Join us for a one‑day technical symposium focused on corrosion and its impact on municipal infrastructure. This event is ideal for owners, operators, engineers, and builders involved in water and wastewater systems, with topics applicable across multiple infrastructure sectors.


Topics include corrosion theory, cathodic protection methods, pipeline case studies, coating failure mechanisms, inspection strategies, and considerations for materials selection and protection. Presentations will be practical for operators and engineers.

Lunch, beverages, and snacks will be provided. 0.5 CEU’s will be available for operators registered in Oregon. General admission: $150. Student rate: $20.


Date and Time:     September 22, 2026 - 8:15 am – 3:30 pm

Location:              City of Tualatin Service Center

10699 SW Herman Road, Tualatin, Or, 97062


Registration opens soon. A similar lineup in 2022 sold out. To receive a registration link the day it is available get on the list by emailing Taylor Stockton tstockton@rh2.com or Kenton Alldritt kalldritt@dowl.com

Golf Season is Finally Here!

Plus a No Water No Beer Event!

August 15 - Southern Oregon Subsection Tournament - Eagle Point, OR


August 21 - Cascade to Coast Subsection Tournament - Cottage Grove, OR


August 21 - Central Washington Subsection Tournament - Yakima, WA


September 10 - Inland Empire Subsection No Water No Beer Event - Spokane Valley, WA


September 11 - Lower Columbia Subsection Annual Tournament, Woodland, WA


September 19 - King County Subsection Annual Golf Tournament, Auburn, WA


Job Postings

  • Sr. Water Quality Engineer
  • Engineering Senior Manager
  • Authority Manager
  • Public Works Director
  • Public Works Manager
  • Public Works Division Manager
  • NW Drinking Water Practice Manager
  • Water Treatment Plant Operator
  • Water Capital Maintenance Tech
  • Development Review Engineering Supervisor Project Engineer
  • Engineering Program Manager
  • Public Works Director
  • Associate Engineer or Project Engineer
  • Hydro Engineer
  • Communications and Outreach Manager
  • Public Works Director
  • Service Technician
  • Senior Utility Engineer
  • Public Works Operations Manager
  • Senior Engineer
 

That's it for this month! Please send your news or information for inclusion in the September edition to the Section office.



Sincerely,

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Kyle Kihs
Executive Director