Defender of the Aquifer Award Details

Criteria for Nominating or Applying

Ty Wick was the President of SAJB from 1995 to 2017. This award is intended to recognize those who share Ty’s passion for working together to protect our sole source of drinking water.

Eligible Individuals and organizations include: Water Purveyors, Businesses, Non-profit organizations, Educators, Students, State Agencies, Legislators, and/or Citizens who are engaged in protecting and conserving the Spokane Valley Rathdrum Prairie Aquifer our sole source of drinking water.

Award Categories

  • Leadership
  • Innovation
  • Collaboration
  • Implementation
  • Legislation
  • Water Rights
  • Education
  • Service Projects Protecting the Aquifer