Storm & Surface Water Advisory Board
The Storm & Surface Water Advisory Board works with the Board of County Commissioners to help inform decisions about utility rates, construction projects, stormwater policies, and communications with the public.
Meetings are the third Thursday of every other month, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and are open to the public at 3000 Pacific Ave SE, Room 110 or via video conference. To find out how to join a video conference, contact Corey Bennett at (360) 867-2111. Please also contact her to request disability accommodations. Persons with speech or hearing disabilities may call via Washington Relay: 711 or 800-833-6388.
2023 Meeting Dates & Materials
Meeting agenda and materials will be added as they become available.
Past Meeting Dates & Materials (2022 and later)
About the Storm & Surface Water Advisory Board
SSWAB Members
- Are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC).
- Serve staggered three-year terms.
- Must reside in unincorporated Thurston County.
- List of duties below and in the attached SSWAB Duties Summary.
- Complete and submit the BoCC Citizen Advisory Board application if you'd like to apply to be a member of SSWAB.
- Map of current SSWAB member names and locations by district.
- SWWAB was established in 1990 by Thurston County Resolution 15450.
SSWAB Duties
- Provide public involvement and accountability within the rate boundary where the county collects fees and charges for the stormwater utility.
- Review and provide recommendations to staff and the BoCC on the stormwater utility guiding plans and documents including: annual work program, budget, Capital Facilities Plan, rates, and policy proposals.
- Communicate regularly with the public and other water-resource-concerned groups to bring a broad water resource perspective to the stormwater utility.