View/download Current LRAA Water Rights List as of May 9, 2012 [pdf]
Mark Your Calendars… LRAA Annual Meeting is coming up!
Sunday, 27 May, 9:30AM at the Fire Hall with BBQ & Potluck to follow
Stay tuned here for more information and look for the LRAA Annual Meeting Mailing in your mailbox, coming soon!
LRAA will be seeking to replace a ‘retiring’ board member during the May meeting. Contact the Board ASAP through the website or by mail with your interest or to nominate another member (only members -in good standing- qualify to serve on the board).
Recycling Reminder!
A note regarding our recycling service: We do have monthly limits to what will be picked up by Methow Recycling Roundup, a service paid through membership dues and approved by our members. Any Glass, Plastic, or Cans left outside of their bins are being thrown into the dumpsters and not being recycled. If you are traveling to Twisp, please take your extras into the Methow Recycling Center. And remember, the only plastic that is recyclable in the valley is #1 & 2 Bottles.
LRAA Communications
May 2, 2012 • Water Leak in the Upper Water System – We still need your help!
We are continuing to experience a significant leak in the Upper Water System. The leak is significant enough to cause us concern for the pumping equipment and for the annual allotment of water allocated us by the Department of Ecology.
We have been aware of the leak for several months and have endeavored to locate its source, but to no avail. A standpipe leak was discovered, but does not account for the entire amount of extra water being pumped through the system.
We have managed to do some troubleshooting but have not determined the exact location of the leak. We do not know if this leak is from the LRAA system. It is possible this leak is from a free-flowing ¾” line, which means that it could be located within a water system on private property. We ask that as you travel to and from your properties and around the Lost River community, you look closely for possible signs of water leaks.
What to watch for:
- o A lingering puddle or a surface wet area.
- o A puddle with moving water.
- o Moving or spraying water in the bottom of a shut-off pipe.
- o Possible sounds from the bottom of a shut-off pipe or underneath a structure.
- o Water flow from a leak might be heard if you put an ear to a hydrant/spigot.
If you observe something please report it ASAP to the LRAA Board using the form on the Contact Us page.
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the LRAA Electronic Mailing List?
As your Board, one of our goals is to keep you better informed about LRAA news, and this list is one way to do that. Your participation helps us save on printing costs, the ever-rising cost of postage and paper usage. The list will be used exclusively for LRAA business. Those members who do not wish to join WILL still receive postal mail.
If you signed up at the Annual Meeting in May 2011, you are already included in this list. If you have not yet signed up, please use the form below to join. Thanks!
LRAA Board
2011-2012 Board Positions
- President: Walt Mauldin
- VP: Tricia Cook
- Treasurer: Robbie Liechty
- Secretary: Nina Jahne
Committees
- Access (e.g. roads): Jerry Daniels
- Administration: Gary Ford
- Airstrip: Keith Parker
- Collections: Doug Simpson (Doug will continue working with this committee.)
- Communications: Tricia Cook
- Garbage/Recycling: Tricia Cook
- Water System: Bob Christianson
- Water Policy/Permitting: Kevin Latorra
Lost River Airport Association is a group of intrepid individuals enjoying our little niche at the end of the road.