She asked for suggestions on activities or events to arrange that could be offered by each entity. L. Kirkland suggested video taping another presentation on water by J. McKenna. Roy Mink said that northern Idaho has a number of activities coordinated for the week, and Tom Scallorn said that Debbie Ellard in the Water Department will be organizing events and publicity for Moscow. No word has been received yet on the EPA preliminary grant application submitted by J. McKenna and T. Scallorn. A decision is expected by the end of January.
Construction continues at the new waste water treatment plant.
Startup funds will come from the City of Moscow, the UI Arboretum, and outside funding. J. McKenna will assist Arboretum staff with preparing a grant application to the Idaho Community Foundation. The UI can also look to increase land application to use the excess effluent. The goal is to have the well operational by June 2002. Palouse - An update on the new well will be provided by Tom Scallorn.