Clackamas Water Environment Services, known as WES, recently bagged the 2025 Outstanding Member Agency Award from the Oregon Association of Clean Water Agencies, as reported on July 17. Marking excellence in the field of water management, the award highlights WES's commitment to innovative solutions for maintaining clean water in Oregon.
The award particularly showcased the achievements of the Tri-City Outfall Project, which, according to a Clackamas County report, not only improved the Tri-City Water Resource Recovery Facility but it also proved beneficial in strengthening the ties between WES and the community, this insight underlining the critical role of alliance between public agencies and the populace they serve. The award serves to validate the hard work and dedication of the professionals at WES, who are focused on the welfare of the public as well as the environment.
WES's grasp on excellence does not stop at one project; their prize from the Oregon Association of Clean Water Agencies commends their strategic actions and inventive practices across various operations including planning and project delivery, to mention just a few. Their approach is not merely technical but also comprehensive, incorporating public engagement and effective procurement methods to holistically manage water resources.
WES Director Greg Geist expressed the team's collective pride upon receiving the award, saying, "This recognition reflects the dedication, performance, and reputation that the WES team has established with our customers and among our peers," as he told Clackamas County; adding that WES staff takes "great pride in their work protecting and supporting public health, ensuring clean water, and fostering economic vitality in the communities we serve." These words echo the agency's commitment towards not only environmental sustainability but also to the socioeconomic upliftment of the Oregon community at large.
