Online Resource Catalog
The Board’s online catalog of resources will direct you to financial, technical and training resources provided by expert agencies and associations. Click the boxes below to find more information.
CERB – WA State Community Economic Revitalization Board
DAHP – WA State Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation
SAO – WA State Auditors Office, Local Government Performance Center
WA State Department of Ecology, Water Quality Combined Funding Program
EMD – WA State Military Department, Emergency Management Division
WA State Department of Employment Security –Distressed Areas List
OFM – WA State Office of Financial Management & LEAP
ORIA – WA State Governor’s Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance
IACC – WA State Infrastructure Assistance Coordinating Council
DWSRF – WA State Department of Health, Office of Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
RCO – WA Recreation and Conservation Office
WSDOT – WA State Department of Transportation
TIB – WA State Transportation Improvement Board
EPA – US Environmental Protection Agency
AWC – Association of Washington Cities
WSAC – WA Association of Counties
WASWD – WA Association of Sewer & Water Districts
WPUDA – WA Public Utility Districts Association
WPPA – WA Public Ports Association
WA APA – WA Chapter, American Planning Association
APWA-WA – WA Chapter, American Public Works Association
WFOA – WA Finance Officers Association
WOSSA – WA On-Site Sewage Association
WA Department of Commerce, Growth Management Services
Infrastructure Assistance Coordinating Council (IACC)
Municipal Research Services (MRSC)
National Association of Regional Councils
National League of Cities (NLC)
Governor’s Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance (ORIA)
Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC)
USDOT Federal Highway Administration – Railroad-Highway Grade Grossing Handbook
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – Water Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center
WA Public Works Board Financing
Summary of Some Grant and Loan Programs for Drinking Water and Wastewater Projects, Rev. 03/01/2018 (PDF)
WA Department of Commerce, Bond Cap Allocation Program
WA Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
WA Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB)
WA Department of Commerce, Energy Efficiency and Solar Grants
WA Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation Funding (DAHP)
WA Department of Ecology Funding Programs
WA Department of Ecology Water Quality Grants & Loans
WA Department of Health, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF)
WA Department of Health, Water System Assistance
WA Public Works Board Funding (PWB)
WA Recreation and Conservation Office Funding (RCO)
Transportation Improvement Board (TIB)
WA State Department of Transportation Funding (WSDOT)
Rural Community Assistance Corporation
Freight Mobility Strategic Investment Board
USDA Rural Development Funding (USDA RD)
US Economic Development Administration (EDA) – Federal Funding Opportunities
US Environmental Protection Agency Funding (EPA)
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – Water Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center
09/18/2018 – Short Course on Local Planning – Medina
09/25/2018 – Short Course on Local Planning – Anacortes
09/25/2018 – Short Course on Local Planning – Dayton
09/27/2018 – Short Course on Local Planning – Lakewood
10/03/2018 – Short Course on Local Planning – Spokane
October 23-25, 2018 – IACC Conference & Tech Teams – Wenatchee
10/23/2018 – Short Course on Local Planning – Wenatchee, at IACC
11/05/2018 – Short Course on Local Planning – Gig Harbor
11/07/2018 – Short Course on Local Planning – Cle Elum
Find More Technical Assistance:
WA Public Works Board, Technical Assistance (PWB)
WA State Department of Commerce, Growth Management Services
WA Department of Ecology, Technical Assistance
Dept. of Health Drinking Water System Assistance
American Public Works Association – Washington Chapter (APWA)
Infrastructure Assistance Coordinating Council (IACC) – Tech Teams
Evergreen Rural Water of Washington (ERWOW)
Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC)
August 28-30, 2018 – ERWOW Fall Conference & Tradeshow, Grand Mound
September 19-21, 2018 – 2018 WASWD Fall Conference & Trade Show, Spokane
October 4-5, 2018 – Annual APA Washington Conference, Spokane.
October 23-25, 2018 – IACC Annual Conference, Wenatchee
November 12-16, 2018 – WSAC County Leaders Conference, Tacoma
Find Other Conferences:
American Public Works Association – Washington Chapter, All Event List
Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Conference Calendar
Evergreen Rural Water of Washington
WA Association of Sewer & Water Districts, Training/Conferences Calendar (WASWD)
WA State Association of Counties, Conference Calendar (WSAC)
09/26/2018 – “Water Utility Management: The Power of Partnerships and Examining Your Financial Health,” Tumwater
10/23-25/2018 – IACC Conference and Tech Teams, Wenatchee
Find Other Trainings:
Public Works Board, Training and Tech Teams (PWB)
IACC Public Works Related Training Programs
American Public Works Association – Washington Chapter (APWA)
Association of Washington Cities, Events & Education (AWC)
Association of Washington Cities, Certificate of Municipal Leadership (CML) Program (AWC)
Association of Washington Cities, City Action Days (AWC)
Association of Washington Cities, E-Learning (AWC)
Washington State Association of Counties Training Institute
American Water Works Association, Conferences & Education (AWWA)
American Water Works Association, Pacific Northwest Section, Training (AWWA)
American Water Works Association, King County Subsection, Trainings (AWWA-PNS)
CRAB – County Road Administration Board
DAHP – Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation
WA Department of Ecology –Wastewater Operator Training
WA Department of Ecology –Environmental Licensing and Certification
WA Department of Health Training (DOH)
MRSC – Municipal Research Services Center – Training
Rural Community Assistance Corporation Training (RCAC)
TIB – Transportation Improvement Board Trainings
WA State Department of Transportation, Training for Local Agencies (WSDOT)
WA Certification Services – Waterworks Operators
WA Environmental Training Center (WETRC)
WA Stormwater Center, Training Resources (WSC)
Washington Finance Officers Association, Training (WFOA)
US EPA –
Environmental Protection Agency – Drinking Water Trainings
US EPA –Indoor Air Quality in Schools
Project Managers
The Board’s Project Managers are charged with understanding and resolving the issues that challenge your ability to successfully move high priority infrastructure projects. They provide coordinated services with other funding agencies, and are your advocates to the Board.
Training
Board staff offer training on infrastructure-related topics throughout the year.
See our Technical Assistance page for more information.
Program links
Need help?
Cecilia Gardener
Executive Director
Cecilia.Gardener@commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-725-3166
Cindy Chavez
Budget Analyst
Cindy.Chavez@commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-725-3154
Arlene Escobar
Project Manager
Arlene.Escobar@commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-725-3015
Isaac Huang
Project Manager
Isaac.Huang@commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-725-3162
Buck Lucas
Policy and Data Manager
Buck.Lucas@commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-725-3180
Doug Reed
Sync Project Assistant
Douglas.Reed@commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-725-3089
Connie Rivera
Program Manager
Connie.Rivera@commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-725-3088
Tammi Vellinga
Board Liaison
Tammi.Vellinga@commerce.wa.gov
Phone: 360-725-2744