May Tour: City Creek Water Treatment Plant

We’re thrilled to invite you to a unique, behind-the-scenes tour of the City Creek Water Treatment Plant (CCWTP) construction project! This is an incredible opportunity to learn about one of Salt Lake City’s most vital infrastructure upgrades in the stunning City Creek Canyon.

Date: Friday, May 16

Location: City Creek Water Treatment Plant, Salt Lake City

About the Project:

The CCWTP Upgrades Project is a once-in-a-lifetime initiative to modernize critical infrastructure, ensuring safe, high-quality drinking water for the next 50+ years. Thanks to a $36.7 million FEMA grant, these improvements will enhance the plant’s efficiency, resiliency, and reliability.

Learn more: keepitpurecitycreek.com

Important:

This is an active construction site — proper PPE is required:

• Long pants
• Boots
• Safety vest
• Safety glasses
• Hard hat

Agenda:
11:00 AM – Meet at Capitol parking lot to carpool and pick up lunches to-go
Capitol Hill Parking
11:45 AM – Arrive at Main Gate
Main Gate Location
12:00 PM – Gather at Trailer Town
Trailer Town
12:10 PM – Project overview presentation
12:35 PM – Transportation to project site
12:40 PM – Guided tour of the site
1:25 PM – Return to Trailer Town
1:30 PM – Depart site
1:45 PM – Return to Capitol parking lot

RSVP: 
Please RSVP via the attached Google Form (coming soon) so we may provide lunch to all attendees.

We can’t wait to see you there and explore this vital project together!

April Meeting: 2025 Legislative Update

You’re invited to the Women of Water – 2025 Legislative Update! Join us for an insightful virtual discussion on key water-related issues from the 2025 legislative session.

Special Guest: Heather Anderson, Utah Association of Special Districts

Heather will provide updates on legislative developments impacting the water industry. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and connect with other professionals passionate about water policy.

Wednesday, April 16, noon - 1 p.m. MST. 

This is a virtual meeting (WOW members received a Microsoft Teams meeting invitation with link)

Meet Heather Anderson:

Heather has worked for the Utah Association of Special Districts as a lobbyist since 2012. Her role with UASD expanded to Government Affairs Director in 2018, allowing her to help districts by offering public information, community outreach and media consulting and training. Ms. Anderson worked in the Washington D.C. area from 2016-2018 as the Programs Director for the National Crime Prevention Council. From 2012-2016, Heather loved working for the Central Utah Water Conservancy District on water related issues and conservation education as Public Information Manager.

She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Psychology from Utah State University and graduated Magna Cum Laude and second in her class, earning a Masters's Degree from the University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business.

Heather is passionate about her family, the mountains and substance abuse prevention. Heather has spoken to schools, churches, businesses, and community organizations nationwide about substance abuse prevention for over a decade. Heather won the Power of Prevention Award for the state of Utah. She has worked extensively with the Utah Council for Crime Prevention as an executive board member and is a spokesperson for D.A.R.E. Heather serves on the National Crime Prevention Association and the National McGruff Board. The Attorney General also appointed her to serve on the Methamphetamine State Task Force. She served as the Honorary Membership Chair for the State of Utah PTA 2009-2011. She has been on the workgroup for Parents Empowered, USAAV, is an Honorary Colonel with Draper City PD and is a proud member of Rotary International.

Interested in attending and not a WOW member? Email womenofwater@gmail.com.

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.

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.