Applications are now open for the newly created Water Quality Advisory Board (WQAB) through the Teton County website. Teton County is seeking applicants who have a strong interest, knowledge and significant experience in water quality, hydrology, land-use planning, engineering, public health, infrastructure planning or water regulation to fill five to seven seats on the volunteer board. The deadline to apply is Sunday, Sept. 29 at 5 p.m. At the Sept. 3 Teton County Board of County Commissioners meeting, Public Works Director Heather Overholser said she hopes the Commissioners will be able to interview and appoint Advisory Board members by October or November.
Water Quality Advisory Board Accepting Applications
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