Water Quality Advisory Council
Purpose
The Water Quality Advisory Council (WQAC) is a volunteer council charged to provide support to the Missoula Valley Water Quality District Board for the purpose of protecting, maintaining and restoring the chemical, physical and biological integrity of the waters of Missoula County.
Membership
The Water Quality Advisory Council consists of up to 20 volunteer members. In keeping with the council’s charge individuals are sought who have expertise in areas related to water quality, including hydrology, soil science, chemistry, natural resources and engineering.
Peter Bierbach
Member Since 2013
Current Term: 2026-2028
Ken Crisp – VICE CHAIR
Member Since 2018
Current Term: 2026-2028
Heiko Langner
Member Since 2026
Current Term: 2026-2028
Ian Magruder – CHAIR
Member Since 2006
Current Term: 2025-2027
Bruce Sims
Member Since 2014
Current Term: 2025-2027
Beth Covitt
Member Since 2018
Current Term: 2025-2027
Jennifer Harrington
Member Since 2015
Current Term: 2025-2027
Dr Don Latham PhD
Member Since 2003
Current Term: 2026-2028
Heather Vaughn McAdams
Member Since 2019
Current Term: 2025-2027
Maxine Winslow
Member Since 2026
Current Term: 2026-2028
Meeting Agendas
Meetings of the Water Quality Advisory Council are open to the public. The meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The meetings are currently being held as Hybrid meetings. For those who would like to attend in person the meetings are conducted in the Health Board Conference Room (Room 210) on the second floor of the Missoula Public Health building, located at 301 West Alder.
2026 Meeting Dates
| Month | Agenda |
|---|---|
| January 13, 2026 | Canceled |
| February 10, 2026 | Agenda |
| March 10, 2026 | Canceled |
| April 7, 2026 | |
| May 12, 2026 | |
| June 19, 2026 | |
| July 7, 2026 | |
| August 11, 2026 | |
| September 8, 2026 | |
| October 13, 2026 | |
| November 10, 2026 | |
| December 8, 2026 |
Meeting dates and times are subject to change or cancellation.