Washington State Public Works Board

Washington State Public Works Board

Government Administration

Olympia, WA 197 followers

The Washington State Public Works Board funds critical local government infrastructure needs.

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The Washington State Public Works Board funds critical local government infrastructure needs.

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http://pwb.wa.gov
Industry
Government Administration
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Olympia, WA
Type
Government Agency
Founded
1985

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    Earlier this week, the Cities of Poulsbo, Renton, Lake Forest Park, Ellensburg, and Walla Walla were recognized as prominent leaders of urban forestry initiatives. How inspiring it is to see Washington’s local communities promote climate resiliency within urban spaces! These are some great, actionable examples of addressing urban heat trap issues discussed by Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz two weeks ago. Read the full stories of how these communities are recognized:  • Renton, Lake Forest Park, Ellensburg and Walla Walla: https://lnkd.in/eXzXRW8s • City of Poulsbo receives $46,000 grant from the DNR urban forest program: https://lnkd.in/egST4XNe

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    The Public Works Board (PWB) convened in beautiful Winthrop, WA and enjoyed an informative presentation by Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz and Policy Advisor Michael Liang pertaining to tree equity and urban forestry here in the Evergreen State! Learn more about tree equity and find scores for your community using this link: www.treeequityscore.org

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    Kathryn Gardow

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    Important news! Washington State Public Works Board, please share with our clients & board.

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    Shawn Loveland

    Cybersecurity Expert @ Resecurity | Data-Driven Intelligence Solutions

    American Water Works, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S. serving over 14 million people across 14 states, announced on Monday that hackers had breached its computer networks and systems. The Camden, New Jersey-based company became aware of the unauthorized activity on Thursday. It took protective measures, including shutting down specific systems and pausing customer billing, ensuring no late charges would be applied during this period. While the company stated that its facilities and operations were not impacted, it is still investigating the full scope of the incident and is cooperating with law enforcement. This cybersecurity incident occurs amid growing concerns by U.S. officials about attempts by foreign actors to breach critical infrastructure networks. This story reminds me of a recent conversation with a rural water district. They were interested in using CTI to confirm that they hadn't experienced any historical data breaches they were unaware of and to check for any new breaches following a recent project with an engineering company to enhance their cybersecurity technologies and processes. After a quick review, we found that they were aware of all the past security incidents and that there were no current cyber threats. These are the kinds of demonstrations I enjoy. However, when I inquired about the engineering company they had hired to revamp their cybersecurity, the positive news turned negative. It turned out that the engineering company responsible for establishing and maintaining its cybersecurity had been breached, and neither the engineering company nor the water district had been aware of the breach. This is a reminder that when a company outsources work to a supplier, they do not outsource the associated risks. Instead, they inherit all the risks linked to their supply chain. https://lnkd.in/g73BV5VM

    Water supplier American Water Works says systems hacked

    Water supplier American Water Works says systems hacked

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    The Public Works Board (PWB) appreciates local news outlet coverage of recently announced construction funding awards. Special thanks to the Columbia Basin Herald, My Bellingham Now, NonStop Local Tri-Cities and Yakima, and The Chronicle for showcasing how PWB awards fund essential infrastructure projects among their local communities. Read the full stories by clicking the links below: City of Bellingham – My Bellingham Now: https://lnkd.in/dDZdJvUp City of Ephrata – Columbia Basin Herald: https://lnkd.in/db6RkcKr Lewis County – The Chronicle: https://lnkd.in/dZHVqtbk Yakima, Benton, and Walla Walla Counties – NonStop Local Tri-Cities and Yakima: https://lnkd.in/dh9iGKkp

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    The Public Works Board (PWB) members and staff are excited to award funding ($175 million) in support of 51 infrastructure projects across Washington!

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    Washington State Department of Commerce

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    ICYMI: The Washington State Public Works Board approved more than $175 million for crucial community infrastructure projects. These funds will support 51 construction and pre-construction projects across 29 counties, enhancing public water, sewer, storm water systems, roads, streets, and bridges. Notable awardees include Bellingham's Cornwall Avenue Landfill Cleanup project and the North Shore Levee Construction project in Hoquiam. With these investments, the Public Works Board continues its nearly 40-year commitment to strengthening Washington’s infrastructure, and keeping communities safe and resilient. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gy2DTZ3h

    • An informative graphic from the Public Works Board announcing approval of over $175 million for community infrastructure projects across 29 counties, with specific mentions of a flood protection project and landfill cleanup funding.
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    Check out upcoming webinars and trainings offered by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)! Upcoming Webinar: Climate Change and Financial Strength of Water Sector Utilities Thursday, September 12th | 2:00 - 3:30 pm EST The webinar will feature perspectives from members of the Climate Finance Workgroup representing the water utility, credit rating, investor, and insurance sectors. Register Here: https://lnkd.in/dQUX6TH5 Interested in Learning More about WaterTA? Webinar: Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Water Technical Assistance (WaterTA) - Helping Communities Address Their Water Challenges  Thursday, September 10th | 2:00 pm EST This webinar will highlight two WaterTA initiatives: Engineering Support and Closing America's Wastewater Access Gap. For more information on WaterTA, please visit www.epa.gov/WaterTA  Register Here: https://lnkd.in/dCQdWEBe Upcoming trainings about technical assistance with wastewater are also available. How to Prepare Your Wastewater Utility for Disasters  Join WICRD for a free webinar on how to prepare your wastewater utility for disasters! This webinar will demonstrate how to use EPA’s new Small System Risk and Resilience Assessment (RRA) Checklist for Wastewater Utilities and the Emergency Response Plan (ERP) Template for Wastewater Utilities. The webinar will be offered two times. Feel free to register for the webinar that best fits your schedule:  August 28, 2024; 2pm - 3:30pm ET | Ice Storm and Cybersecurity Scenarios | Register Here: https://lnkd.in/dtv6RPX9 September 19, 2024; 1pm - 2:30pm ET | Flood and Cybersecurity Scenarios | Register Here: https://lnkd.in/dshYPFUJ Climate Resilience Training for Water Sector Utilities in the Four Corners Region  September 18, 2024; 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM MT Dolores Public Lands Office (29211 CO-184 Dolores, CO 81323)  WICRD's CRWU and EPA Region 8 will be hosting a free, in-person training for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities (including Tribal utilities) in Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. Utility representatives will gain a greater awareness of the impacts of climate change on water utility assets and operations, available web-based tools for conducting a climate risk assessment, and resources for funding adaptive strategies that build resilience. CEUs will be available for operators from Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico.   Register by September 11, 2024.  Register Here: https://lnkd.in/dbh57_gK

    Water Technical Assistance (WaterTA) | US EPA

    Water Technical Assistance (WaterTA) | US EPA

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    2024 Fall Conference & Trade Show Northern Quest Resort Conference Center September 24, 25 and 26, 2024 Tuesday-Thursday Registration is open for our upcoming Fall Conference & Trade Show! We have great content, an exhibits program and plenty of interactive breaks included. This event promises to be a dynamic opportunity for learning, networking, and engagement within the industry. You can register to attend here. https://lnkd.in/gPdMydaC Early Bird registration ends September 3, 2024. Walt Canter Scholarship Golf Tournament *Change of Venue* The tournament will now be hosted at The Creek at Qualchan Golf Course. Register for the tournament here. https://lnkd.in/ggSfWAfy #water #sewer #conference #waswd #tradeshow

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