Wednesday, February 12, 2025

February Meeting - PFAS Panel

Mark your calendars for our Women of Water panel discussion where we will be privileged to hear about PFAS from the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (UDEQ). Representatives from the Division of Drinking Water and the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control will be leading this virtual discussion which will also allow for questions and comments from the audience.

We will welcome these panelists:

  • Sarah Page (DDW Treatment Specialist) - PFAS in Drinking Water: Treatment
  • Sarah Romero (DDW Emerging Contaminants Project Manager) - New Drinking Water PFAS Rule
  • Paige Walton (Program Manager - Hazardous Waste Cleanup- PFAS and Waste Management 

Date: Wednesday, February 26, noon - 1 p.m. MST. 

It will be a 30-minute presentation followed by a Q & A. Please submit questions beforehand to womenofwater@gmail.com.

Please RSVP by emailing womenofwater@gmail.com.

The event link will be sent out the day of the event to those who RSVP.


Monday, February 3, 2025

Cold-Weather Gathering


We had a fantastic time at our recent paint night social, where everyone got creative, enjoyed great company, and relaxed with brushes in hand. It was a wonderful opportunity to unwind, connect, and showcase hidden artistic talents in a fun and welcoming atmosphere.

Friday, December 13, 2024

January Virtual Meeting: Book Discussion


Save the date for our Women of Water January Meeting (virtual event), where we’ll discuss the powerful book: Where the Water Goes: Life and Death Along the Colorado River

Relax over the holidays and the cold days of January with this engaging book, giving yourself a chance to better understand water rights issues in the West. You can purchase a copy of the book on Amazon at this link:


David Owen's Where the Water Goes explores the intricate journey of the Colorado River, revealing how water is managed, distributed, and consumed across the American West. The book highlights the competing demands of cities, agriculture, and ecosystems, shedding light on the complexities of water scarcity and policy. For women working in water, it underscores the critical role of sustainable water management in addressing challenges like equitable resource distribution, climate resilience, and community well-being. Owen's narrative serves as a reminder of the importance of informed decision-making in ensuring a secure water future, making it a valuable resource for those shaping the field.

Take some time over the holiday to read, or listen, to the book, looking for the following points he makes:
  • Relationships between structures like dams and the natural ecosystems they impact
  • Case studies of challenges caused by decades-old agreements
  • Water usage decisions and their impact on the environment
  • The dilemma of Lake Mead and Lake Powell and how they added more water storage but created wars over water rights and environmental concerns
  • The 1922 Colorado River Compact and its controversial division of water between the upper and lower basins.
  • How the Colorado’s flow was overestimated when the Compact was written, resulting in the chronic overallocation of water with the water deficit leading to ongoing water wars
Then join us for an engaging lunchtime discussion. Bring your thoughts and questions!

Date: Wednesday, January 29, noon - 1 p.m. MST

Please RSVP by emailing womenofwater@gmail.com

The event link will be sent out the day of the event to those who RSVP.


Monday, November 4, 2024

Behind the Scenes Tour of Polar Bear Exhibit










































For our September meeting, we went behind the scenes at the Polar Bear exhibit at the Hogle Zoo.

We were privileged to tour the Rocky Shores exhibit at Hogle Zoo. The behind the scenes look included the pumphouse and the aquarium. We learned about their water use and conservation efforts. After the tour, we were free to roam the zoo.