AWRA-WA Seattle Dinner & Annual Meeting
Tuesday, December 9th, 2025
5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
We are delighted to invite you to our AWRA-WA Annual Meeting, an evening dedicated to community, collaboration, and giving back. This event is a unique opportunity to support our mission and advance water resources education across Washington. Proceeds will go towards funding AWRA-WA's Student Fellowship Program.
Location:
Ivar's Salmon House - Nooksack Room
401 NE Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98105
Agenda:
- Board Meeting - 5:30 to 6:00 PM (open to all members)
- In-Person Social & Dinner - 6:00 to 7:00 PM (open to all non-virtual)
- Election Results & Presentation - 7:00 to 8:00 PM (open to all)
Presentation:
Updated Climate Impacts in Washington and an Exploration of Nature-Based Solutions as a Strategy to Buffer Future Drought
Susan Dickerson-Lange, PhD, LHG
Director, UW Climate Impacts Group
Susan will share the state of the science for observed and projected climate impacts in Washington State, which was recently published by Ecology with support from UW CIG, as required by RCW 70A.45.040. As a hydrologist, Susan’s focuses on changes in frequency and magnitude of droughts and floods and the consequences of hydrologic impacts for wildfire, forest health, aquatic habitat, and water availability. Susan will provide an overview of nature-based solutions, which aim to increase the storage of water on the landscape by slowing its conveyance downstream or back to the atmosphere. A key aim of these approaches is to accommodate and restore natural processes so that the solutions create social and ecological co-benefits, while also reducing the vulnerability of both people and nature to climate impacts. This talk will explore current work to quantify the potential effectiveness and co-benefits of nature-based solutions such as upland forest thinning to increase snow storage.
Meet the Presenter:
Susan is the Director of the University of Washington Climate Impacts Group and an Affiliate Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Susan’s professional background includes applied research and environmental consulting, and she is passionate about watershed science and co-creating climate adaptation strategies with stakeholders. Susan earned a PhD in Hydrology from UW, holds degrees in Geology from the College of William and Mary and Western Washington University, and is a Washington State Licensed Hydrogeologist.
Board Election:
Results of this year's AWRA-WA Board Election will be announced prior to Susan's presentation. AWRA-WA members in good financial standing will soon receive an email from ElectionBuddy to vote for next year's Board of Directors. If you do not receive an invitation to vote but feel you should have, please contact web@waawra.org before December 8th for assistance.
Registration Options:
- In-Person: Registration includes a meal from Ivar's wonderful dinner selection and one beverage of your choice. Additional drinks may be purchased separately. In-person registrations are limited, so we encourage you to register early and share this event with colleagues and friends!
- Virtual: For the convenience of members all over the state, we will be hosting a hybrid event. While the board meeting and full dinner experience can only be enjoyed by in-person attendees, a virtual option will be available for the election announcement and presentation. Virtual attendees will receive a link to participate via our webinar service the day of the event.
Registration Fees (Must Register by Friday, December 5th):
- $40 = Non-members and guests
- $35 = AWRA-WA current members
- Free = Students (must be currently enrolled full-time)
- $10 = Virtual attendees (registration required)
Payment by card when registering online is preferred. If you are planning to pay at the event, please note that we can only accept in-person payments via cash or a check. A receipt can be provided upon request. AWRA-WA will fully refund the registration fee if cancellation notice is received at least 4 days before the event.
Can't attend? You can still make a difference!
If you are unable to join us for the event, you can still support the AWRA-WA mission. Your donation will directly fund education programs, student fellowships, and other AWRA-WA initiatives. Every contribution, big or small, helps us continue building a sustainable future for our water resources. Donate using the form at the bottom of the Sponsorship Page.
Thank you for your generosity and continued support of AWRA-WA. Together, we can make waves of change. We look forward to seeing you in December!
