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The principle purpose of the workshops is to present information on water exchanges and water banking focused on Washington, including the statutory and policy framework existing in the state of Washington. They also provide a forum for discussion about efforts in western Washington to consider and develop exchange and banking approaches.
On November 21, 2008 Ecology hosted a workshop at the department of Ecology headquarters in Lacey to discuss Water Banking and Water Exchanges. The workshop was attended by a variety of participants including representatives from cities and counties, Ecology and other state agencies, federal agencies, tribes, watershed planning units, irrigation districts, public utilities, water conservancy boards, conservation districts, Washington Water Trust, Washington Rivers Conservancy, private consultants, and others.
The agenda for the workshop appears below and hyperlinks point to the presentation(s) associated with each agenda item.
Water Banking/Exchange Workshop
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| Monday October 6, 2008 | ||
| 8:20 | Welcome/Review the Agenda | Peggy Clifford |
| 8:30 | Setting the Stage - Understanding Water Rights | Brian Walsh |
| 9:30 | Overview: Water banking programs in the western United States | Peggy Clifford |
| 10:00 | Issues to Consider with water banking/exchanges in Washington State
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Moderator: Brian Walsh Panel: |
| 12:00 | Lunch | |
| 1:00 | Valuation of Water - The Economics of Water Banking | Harry Seely |
| 2:45 | Existing water banking programs in the northwest
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Moderator: Brian Walsh Panel: |
| 3:15 |
Water Banks in the planning stages
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Moderator: Brian Walsh Panel: |
| 3:15 | Upcoming water bank legislation - For 2009 session Summary of key provisions | Peggy Clifford |
| 3:30 | Group Discussion: Are you thinking of doing a water bank or water exchange program? What kind of issues or questions are coming up? |
Moderator: Brian Walsh Panel: |
| 4:00 | Conclusions/Adjournment | Brian Walsh |
On October 6, 2008 Ecology hosted a workshop at the Edmonds Conference Center in Edmonds to discuss Water Banking and Water Exchanges. The workshop was attended by a variety of participants including representatives from cities and counties, Ecology and other state agencies, tribes, watershed planning units, irrigation districts, public utilities, Washington Water Trust, Washington Rivers Conservancy, Trust for Public Lands, private consultants, and others.
The agenda for the workshop appears below and hyperlinks point to the presentation(s) associated with each agenda item.
Water Banking/Exchange Workshop
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| Monday October 6, 2008 | ||
| 9:00 | Welcome/Review the Agenda | Brian Walsh |
| 9:30 | Overview: Water banking programs in the western United States | Peggy Clifford |
| 10:00 | Issues to Consider with water banking/exchanges in Washington State
Presentations:
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Moderator: Brian Walsh Panel: |
| 12:00 | Lunch | |
| 1:00 | Existing water banking programs in the northwest
Presentations:
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Moderator: Brian Walsh Panel: |
| 2:00 | Group Discussion:
Are you thinking of doing a water bank or water exchange program? What kind of issues or questions are coming up?
Group Discussion/Q and A |
Moderator: Brian Walsh Panel: |
| 3:00 | Conclusions/Adjournment | |
On July 10, 2008 Ecology and the Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) hosted a workshop at the Moses Lake Convention Center in Moses Lake to discuss Water Banking and Water Exchange. The workshop was attended by a variety of participants including local elected officials, counties, watershed planning units, water conservancy boards, Ecology, Washington Water Trust, Washington Rivers Conservancy, and others.
The agenda for the workshop appears below and hyperlinks point to the presentation(s) associated with each agenda item.
Water Banking/Exchange Workshop
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| Thursday July 10, 2008 | ||
| 9:00 | Welcome/Review the Agenda | Neil Aaland |
| 9:30 | Overview: Water banking programs in the western United States | Peggy Clifford |
| 10:00 | Issues to Consider with water banking/exchanges in Washington State
Presentations: |
Moderator: Peggy Clifford Panel: |
| 12:00 | Lunch | |
| 12:30 | Existing water banking programs in the northwest
Presentations: |
Moderator: Neil Aaland |
| 1:30 | Group Discussion:
Are you thinking of doing a water bank or water exchange program? What kind of issues or questions are coming up?
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Moderator: Neil Aaland |
| 3:00 | Conclusions/Adjournment | |
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