March 2026 E-Newsletter

Issue #184

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Section Board Approves New Rules Of Procedures Document

Providing Guidance for the Section

Your Section Board approved new Rules of Procedure at our recent Winter Trustee Meeting.

Rules of Procedure serve as the operating manual for our Section. Each Section Committee is mentioned in these new ROP's with basic direction on their function.

This new document can be found on our website on the Governing Documents page.

2026 Section Conference In Tacoma

Changes in Session Scanning for CEU/PDHs

New - self scanning for technical sessions in Tacoma!

Take ownership of your CEU/PDH scanning at the upcoming Section Conference in Tacoma, May 6-8.

Each technical session room will have a unmanned kiosk in the corner. If you are needing CEU/PDH's for the session you will be responsible for scanning yourself in and out of each session.

As always, once each session begins, you will have a 5 minute window on scanning in and out for each session as required by both Oregon and Washington regulatory agencies. If you arrive late or leave early from the session (outside of the 5 minute window) you will not be awarded credit for the session.

Wine for Water 2026

March 14 in Woodinville

Registration is now open for this years Wine For Water in Woodinville, WA.

The event will be taking place at Two Vintners and tickets are just $80 per person or $150 for two. Tickets include dinner and two drinks.

Don't miss this opportunity to taste award-winning wines, mingle with friends and colleagues, and enjoy dinner, all while supporting the Pacific Northwest Section's philanthropic efforts.

Sponsorships are available.

Apply for a PNWS Scholarship

To Attend a College or University

Last year our Section awarded over $60,000 in scholarships to 12 students who were attending a college or university for careers in the water industry.

Students in relevant degree programs, including PNWS members and their families are encouraged to apply. Relevant fields of study include engineering, water resources, water or environmental technology, public administration, and environmental health. Scholarships are available for students second year of community college work or equivalent, entering their junior or senior years of undergraduate work, or engaging in graduate work leading to a degree in a relevant field or advancement in the waterworks industry.

Applications will be accepted through March 13. Recipients will be notified prior to our Section Conference.

Attend the Section Meet and Greet

At ACE26 in Washington DC

Join your fellow Section members as we kick off our ACE26 experience Sunday, June 21 from 5-8pm at Smoke and Mirrors inside the ACE Hotel Washington DC.

We've bought out the entire facility which includes a deck overlooking the Capital Mall. This will be the perfect place to connect with your fellow section members before beginning your convention experience!

ACE26 Registration is Now Open

AWWA’s Annual Conference and Exposition is one of the largest gatherings of water community professionals worldwide. ACE features an exhibit hall, dozens of educational sessions, annual competitions, networking, and much more. Attendees will discover the latest strategies, technologies, and tools to address prominent challenges water systems face everywhere.

Join your fellow water professionals in Washington DC, June 21-24 at the Washington Convention Center.

Nominate a Young Professional for the Pioneer Award

We are looking for nominations for exceptional Young Professionals for this years Pioneer Award which will be presented at our Awards Luncheon at the Section Conference in Tacoma on May 8.

The Pioneer Award is presented annually to the young professional exemplifying the most outstanding leadership, technical expertise and dedication to community service. Young professionals are individuals with less than 10 years experience in the industry.

The deadline for nominations is March 6.

March 11 - Membrane Workshop

March 11 - Waterworks Essentials: Hydrants, Valves, Ductile Iron Pipe and Fittings

March 12 - Hydrant Flushing Programs

March 17 - Hands on Your Control Valves: Function, Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Management

March 19 - Cross Connection Control Basics



April 7 - 9 - Cascade To Coast Subsection Short School

May 6-8 - 2026 PNWS Section Conference

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



Sincerely,