Lonnie Danel was recently honored as the 2008 Water Operator of the Year at the California Rural Water Association’s Education & Exhibitor Expo in South Lake Tahoe on April 29, 2008.  Lonnie’s nomination for the award was endorsed by the WCCSD Board of Directors, Josh McKnight of Trinity Valley Consulting Engineers and Tony Wiedemann of the CA Dept. of Health Services.  Based on their letters of endorsement, Lonnie was chosen among nominees from all over California by CRWA’s management panel for his achievements, endeavors, and accomplishments over the last 30 years for the WCCSD.  Congratulations!

The WCCSD was awarded a $33,000 CDBG grant for a wastewater feasibility study for the Willow Creek community.  The engineering contract for the study was given to Oscar Larson & Associates, of Eureka, by the WCCSD Board of Directors.  The study will assist Willow Creek in its efforts to develop wastewater capacity to serve the urban center of the community and garner the attention of funding agencies to provide a viable wastewater system.  The study will provide information that details the most feasible method for wastewater collection, treatment and effluent disposal at 130 Flower-McNeil Rd. that will be the least expensive to construct and operate and will have the fewest negative environmental impacts.  The study will be completed by May, 2008.