We’re excited to announce that nominations for the 2026 Defender of the Aquifer Award are now open! This annual award honors individuals and organizations whose exceptional effort, leadership, and vision have advanced the protection and stewardship of the Spokane Valley–Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer – our region’s sole source of drinking water. From innovative projects to sustained…
The Spokane Aquifer Joint Board (SAJB) is proud to announce that Dan Kegley was selected to receive the 2025 Ty Wick Award. Dan has continuously demonstrated his commitment to the protection of the Spokane Valley-Rathdrum Prairie aquifer throughout his personal and professional involvement in SAJB, IWAC, Inland Empire Sub Section- AWWA, Pacific Northwest Section AWWA,…
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The 2024 winner of the Ty Wick Defender of the Aquifer Award goes to the Spokane County Water Resources Team.
SAJB president Jenkins and Aqua Duck honored Jenny Gray, Environmental Health Specialist for the Panhandle Health District Critical Materials Program. Jenny provides technical assistance visits to businesses that use or store hazardous chemicals over the aquifer.
SAJB president, Jeremy Jenkins and Aqua Duck, presented the 2022 Ty Wick Defender of the Aquifer Award to Tonilee Hanson on 5/26/22 at the Spokane River Forum H2O Breakfast.
After working with Ty for a short time, I knew his love for Spokane County Water District No. 3 and his knowledge of the water industry were going to be hard to match….
Article written by Nina Culver in the January 2021 issue of The Current news magazine
Ty Wick was recognized at the H2O Breakfast for over 40 years of service providing safe, clean drinking water to our communities, as reported by the Spokane River Forum on March 6, 2017.
SAJB President Ty Wick, was honored on March 17, 2017 at the Spokane River Forum H2O Breakfast for 40 plus years of dedication to safe drinking water.
KSPS public Television interviews Spokane Aquifer Joint Board President, Ty Wick and Whitworth Water District Manager Susan McGeorge to discuss aquifer protection for the Spokane Valley Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer.
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