
Mission
Address potable groundwater supply issues by creating locally driven recommendations that influence water management and policy that will direct resources to create sustainable water solutions.
Guiding Principles
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We generate ideas to help inform decision-making and solve problems
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We serve as the voice of group A and B water systems
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We convene, coordinate, and unify
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We leverage opportunities and partnerships
Goals
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Create a sustainable organization to address municipal/small community water system groundwater decline based on localized conditions
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Generate awareness and create calls to action for the depletion of potable water in the Basin, the urgent need to address the situation, and the efforts of the Coalition
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Lead the development of regional groundwater planning and the identification and promotion of new and/or alternative water sources
Board Members

Elsa Bowen
Chair
Lincoln County Conservation District

Shawn O'Brien
Vice Chair
City of Ephrata

Judi Ellis
Treasurer
Columbia Water Services

Kristina Ribellia
Secretary
Columbia Basin Conservation District

Robin Adolphsen
City of Othello

Richard Law
City of Moses Lake

Paul Wollman
Warden Hutterian Brethren

Bob Davis
City of Quincy

Kristine Shuler
City of Warden

Jo Gilchrist
Lincoln County

Michele Kiesz
Kagele/Kiesz Family Farms, LLC

Clint Didier
Franklin County

Rob Jones
Grant County

Britton Baker
Alternate for Kristina Ribellia
Columbia Basin Conservation District

Brean Nieman
Alternate for
Elsa Bowen
Lincoln County Conservation District

Cameron Williamson
Alternate for
Robin Adolphsen
City of Othello
Members
There are two categories of members:
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Member—any person residing in Washington or any entity operating in the FLAG (Franklin, Lincoln, Adams, and Grant) counties with an interest in Group A and B water systems.
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Associate Member—any state or federal elected official, agency, department, or staff person representing such.
Each qualified Member is entitled to one vote per matter brought before the membership, including board elections. Associate Members are non-voting.