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This powerpoint presentation begins by stating the need for water conservation training and certification, and presents the Pacific Northwest Section (PNWS)-AWWA Water Conservation Certification Administration program that aligns with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) WaterSense certification specifications, including: a partnership with an education agency ie. Community College; experiential requirement; proctored testing and test security protocol; two-year update cycle for test questions; and, CEU requirement for renewal. Certification training and workshop are presented, along with a partnership with Lane Community College, called the Water Conservation Technician Program, that offers a distance learning opportunity.