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Witnesses urge passage of Water Professionals Appreciation Week to boost recruitment and public awareness
Summary
House Bill 4005A would designate an annual Water Professionals Appreciation Week to raise public awareness and help recruit the next generation of water and wastewater workers; local utility leaders and Portland Public Utilities officials told the committee recognition can support workforce and infrastructure goals.
House Bill 4005A would create an annual Water Professionals Appreciation Week in early October to encourage public water and wastewater agencies to host educational outreach and promote careers in Oregon, witnesses told the Senate Natural Resources and Wildfire Committee on Feb. 17.
Supporters described the week as a low‑cost way to educate the public about essential services and to help address…
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