2022 Annual Report — Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER)
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The 2022 Annual Report of the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER), which describes itself as a statutory public/private non-profit created in 1991. It opens with a message from Senator Chuck Winder, PNWER president for 2022 - 2023, who names Food Security & Supply Chain Resiliency, Energy Security, Reliability, & Sustainability, and Critical Minerals as the main issues, and invites members to the 32nd Annual Summit in Boise on July 16-20, 2023. The report lists Summit 2022 action items on agriculture, border, livestock health, energy, invasive species, tourism/workforce and water policy. It also has leadership and staff rosters and a capital visits section.
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2022
ANNUAL
REPORT
www.pnwer.org
ABOUT PNWER
The Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) is a statutory public/private
non-profit created in 1991 by the states of Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana,
Washington, and the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta,
Saskatchewan, and the Yukon and Northwest Territories.
Mission Statement:
To increase the economic well-being and
quality of life for all citizens of the region,
while maintaining and enhancing our
natural environment.
Goals:
Identify and promote "models of success"
Serve as a conduit to exchange information
Promote greater regional collaboration
Enhance the competitiveness of the region
in both domestic and international markets
Leverage regional influence in Ottawa and
Washington D.C.
Achieve continued economic growth while
maintaining the region’s natural
environment
Communicate provincial and state policies
throughout the region
Message from the President 4
COLLABORATIVE
President Winder's Initiative 6
Action Items 7
PROSPERITY: Leadership 8
OVERCOMING Staff 9
CHALLENGES Connect with PNWER 10
BY WORKING
Capital Visits 11
PNWER Visits to Washington, DC 13
TOGETHER Legislative Energy Horizon Institute 14
AS A Border Policy 15
REGION Center for Regional Disaster Resilience 16
Pandemic Resilience Roadmap 19
Regional Infrastructure Accelerator 20
Congregate 21
Annual Summit 22
Economic Leadership Forum 26
Working Group Co-Chairs 28
PNWER Statements 31
Partners, Supporters, & Members 32
Financial Report 34
Boise Annual Summit Save the Date 35
MESSAGE FROM THE
2022 - 2023 PNWER PRESIDENT
Senator Chuck Winder
President Pro Tempore
Idaho Senate District 20
It is the time of year when we reflect on the events of the past year and look toward the new. I am honored to
have been elected as PNWER’s president for 2022 and 2023 at the PNWER Annual Summit in Calgary in July.
One of the great things about PNWER is that we all come from different political points of view, but we
discover we have more in common than we disagree on–how we prosper, how we provide for safety for our
constituents, and so much more.
There is a lot of commonality across our ten PNWER jurisdictions. Whether it is energy, our coastal ports, food
production–whatever it is–PNWER is a great way for people to communicate and help each other. Our region
has an abundance of resources–our natural resources, our people, and the man-made resources that we
produce. We help to supply and feed the world. We are truly blessed.
My experience with PNWER is that PNWER actually accomplishes what it sets out to do. We put together a
plan and work across our jurisdictions. We are able to work on everything from border issues to transportation-
you name it!--, and we are able to come up with good solutions. PNWER is a great forum to bring people
together!
When a new President is elected, it has been the tradition that the incoming President of PNWER shares their
theme for the coming year’s activities. Therefore, I wish to share my vision or theme for the coming year.
As a result of being involved in PNWER for many years, it has become quite obvious that our two countries and
the PNWER region made up of five western Canadian provinces and territories and five U.S. states are not
well prepared to provide a plan for sustainability and security of essential sources and supplies of energy,
food, and critical minerals. The pandemic made it clear that we need to focus on these issues.
Looking to the future, there are three main issues that the U. S. and Canada must collaborate on to ensure
economic continuity and prosperity across the border: Food Security & Supply Chain Resiliency; Energy
Security, Reliability, & Sustainability; and Critical Minerals. These topics are highly interconnected. Canada
and the United States must work together to address gaps in our systems and develop a clear plan to address
food and energy sustainability as we become increasingly dependent on existing and emerging technologies.
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One of our greatest challenges as we move toward a path to energy sustainability is not the lack of natural
resources but rather, in some cases, the extreme cost and delays involved in the permitting process and the
myriad of overlapping and competing jurisdictions that sometimes prevent both the U.S. and Canada the
ability to develop sustainable and secured energy, food, and critical mineral sources. We need to think
forward for solutions to achieve the goal of sustainability and security of essential sources and supplies of
energy, food, and critical minerals and develop a clear transition plan as we move toward a sustainable low
carbon energy future.
My goal in establishing this theme of energy, food, and critical minerals sustainability and security is shared
with the hope that the members of PNWER will work together to influence our two federal governments to
develop a cooperative plan to provide for sustainability and security of life’s most essential natural resources
that provide food, energy, and critical minerals that allow our two nations to survive and to prosper.
Before I conclude, I want to take this opportunity to thank my friend, MLA Richard Gotfried, for his
outstanding leadership as PNWER’s president in 2021 and 2022. He is a wonderful example of the power of
our strong cross-border relationships and what we can accomplish when we come together as a region.
Lastly, I want to invite everyone to come out to Boise for PNWER’s 32nd Annual Summit on July 16-20, 2023.
We are going to have a busy year ahead of us as we prepare, and I look forward to welcoming you all to my
home state. The Summit is going to be great!
As we move into 2023, my hope for you is that you remember how blessed we are as a region and continue
to be involved with PNWER. Even though we have our political differences, we can focus on our common
issues of housing, transportation, food production and security, energy, and critical minerals. If we set a good
example of working together, then maybe other parts of our countries will follow suit. We can accomplish
much when we work together!
Sincerely,
Senator Chuck Winder, Idaho
PNWER President, 2022 - 2023
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President Winder's 2023 Initiative
Developing a Framework for U.S.-Canada Energy Security and Sustainability
A Competitive Advantage for the Region
Competitive Advantage Opportunities
Expand current power and energy production base to leverage our world- Food Security & Supply
class energy resources to empower workers, enhance economic and national Chain Resilience
security, and reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.
Support infrastructure, resources, investments, and incentives to build out the Supply Chain
Infrastructure Investments
renewable energy manufacturing and electricity sector.
U.S.-Canada Strategic
Address permitting reform to ensure all energy, mineral, and infrastructure
Collaboration &
projects can be built in an efficient, timely, and certain manner. Coordination
Realize the specific opportunities for the region to become a domestically
secure and globally dependable clean energy superpower. This includes
rapidly advancing and supporting the demand for and creation of enabling Energy Security,
infrastructure and exports of existing low carbon energy such as wind, Reliability &
geothermal, hydro, hydrogen, and LNG. Sustainability
Recognize the opportunities to attract, train, and sustain workers to support Electricity
needed technology and infrastructure development. Oil & Gas
Renewables and Clean
Energy Technology
Permit Reform
Over the next 12
months, the PNWER
Working Groups Critical Minerals
will focus on these
and other issues Resource Development
related to the Supply Chain
Presidential Infrastructure
Permit Reform
Initiative
Clean Energy Technology
Battery Technology
Presidential Initiative Outcomes
1. Develop a repository of information to share best practices and common barriers between the states,
provinces, and territories to achieve success in energy sustainability and security while increasing food
production and developing critical mineral production.
2. Work with the PNWER states, provinces, and territories to provide specific data and best practices on how
our jurisdictions are planning for a transition toward a secure, sustainable low carbon energy future.
3. Work with the PNWER states, provinces, territories, First Nations, and Tribes to identify priority
opportunities for environmentally sound, critical mineral development and related permit reform.
4. Develop clear recommendations to both Washington, DC and Ottawa to develop a transition plan
working with states, provinces, and territories on how best to move toward the goal of a secure and
sustainable energy future for our two great nations.
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Agriculture
1. Provide meeting space for Agriculture Ministers and Directors to come together during the
PNWER Summit to discuss regional issues and build relationships.
2. Statement on Agriculture Supply Chain Infrastructure Investment (See pg. 31 for statement)
Arctic Caucus
1. PNWER to send out proceedings from session with Arctic Stakeholders. (Completed August 2022)
Border
1. PNWER to help promote the Future Border Coalition (FBC) Transportation Border Summit which
will be held in Washington, DC at the Canadian Embassy October 12-13, 2022. FBC will release
its Future Border Strategy at this meeting. (Completed October 2022)
Summit 2022 Action Items
Cross-Border Livestock Health
1. CFIA and USDA prioritize development and delivery of electronic certification at all livestock
border port crossings (including integrated regulatory platforms, compatible/seamless animal
electronic identification (EID) and livestock movement tracking systems).
a. Identify and prioritize the use of new technology to increase the ability to track animals
across the Canada – U.S. border AND
b. Identify ways this increased ability to trace animals can be used to ease requirements on the
cross-border movement of livestock.
2. Canada and the U.S. prioritize a National Animal Preparedness response to proactively prepare
for a disease scenario that will mitigate disease spread while also minimizing trade disruptions
between our two countries.
a. Focus on Food & Mouth Disease (FMD) as a disease model
b. Coordination and collaboration on model development between the U.S. and Canada
Energy Sessions
1. The PNWER Energy Working Group is interested in supporting the PNWER President’s initiative to
develop a Canada - U.S. Energy Security and Sustainability Framework, and will assist in
developing linkages between Hydrogen initiatives in western Canada with a Pacific Northwest
Hydrogen Hub proposal being developed by Washington State and Oregon.
Innovation
1. PNWER Secretariat should explore expanding PNWER’s Innovation Program to develop a proposal
to PrairiesCan to expand the U.S. Congregate Program to Western Canada.
Invasive Species
1. Renew PNWER Action Item from 2018: To establish a Northwest Legislative Quagga/Zebra
Advisory Committee to advocate for continued funding for AIS prevention in the Northwest
states.
2. Follow up on the draft Western Canada and Northwest United States Memorandum of
Understanding for Coordinated Defense Against Invasive Mussels with the US Army Corps of
Engineers and with the PNWER States and Provinces.
3. Explore hosting a cross-border exercise in Boise, Idaho on Feral Swine.
Tourism/Workforce
1. PNWER Tourism co-chairs submitted a letter of support for the renewal of the Canadian Federal
Tourism Growth Strategy. (Completed August 2022)
Water Policy
1. Distribute findings from session to participants and begin a recruiting process for a new U.S.
working group co-chair.
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2021 - 2022 Leadership
Sen. Chuck Winder MLA Rick Glumac Sen. Mia Costello MLA Ken Francis Rep. Cindy Ryu
President Vice President Vice President Vice President Vice President
Idaho British Columbia Alaska Saskatchewan Washington
Bold = PNWER Officers/State, Provincial and Territorial Leads
Delegate Council
Alaska British Columbia Montana Northwest Territories
Gov. Mike Dunleavy Premier John Horgan Gov. Greg Gianforte Premier Caroline Cochrane
Lt. Gov. Kevin Meyer Rick Glumac, MLA Sen. John Brenden (Ret.) Hon. Caroline Wawzonek
Sen. Mia Costello Dan Ashton, MLA Sen. Mike Cuffe
Saskatchewan
Sen. Jesse Kiehl Brittny Anderson, MLA Sen. Keith Reiger
Premier Scott Moe
Sen. Donny Olson (Alt) Brenda Bailey, MLA Sen. Shannon O'Brien
Ken Francis, MLA
Sen. Bill Wielechowski (Alt) Roly Russell, MLA Sen. Terry Gauthier (Alt)
Rep. Chris Tuck Rep. Derek Skees Washington
Idaho
Rep. DeLena Johnson Rep. Katie Sullivan Gov. Jay Inslee
Gov. Brad Little
Rep. Louise Stutes (Arctic Rep. Steve Galloway (Alt) Sen. Bob Hasegawa
Sen. Michelle Stennett
Caucus) Sen. Jim Honeyford
Sen. Chuck Winder Oregon
Rep. James Kaufman (AC Alt) Sen. Lisa Wellman (Alt)
Sen. Dan Johnson (Alt) Gov. Kate Brown
Rep. Bruce Chandler
Alberta Sen. Ali Rabe (Alt) Sen. Arnie Roblan (Ret)
Rep. Cindy Ryu
Premier Jason Kenney Rep. Brooke Green (Alt) Sen. Lew Frederick
Rep. Andrew Barkis (Alt)
Richard Gotfried, MLA Rep. Sally Toone Sen. Bill Hansell
Rep. Liz Berry (Alt)
Roger Reid, MLA Rep. Rick Youngblood Sen. Chuck Riley (Alt)
Garth Rowswell, MLA Rep. Clark Kauffman (Alt) Sen. Bill Kennemer (Alt) Yukon
R.J. Sigurdson, MLA Rep. David Brock Smith Premier Sandy Silver
Hon. Ranj Pillai
Private Sector Council
Marcia Smith, Teck Sunny Radcliffe, PGE
Canada Co-Chair Glen Wonders, AME BC Kent Yu, Seft Consulting
David Bennett Emilie de Rosenroll, South Island Prosperity Ken Nicholas, EQL Energy
Director, FortisBC Partnership Curt Abbott, Oregon PUD Association
U.S. Co-Chair Idaho Saskatchewan
Dan Kirschner Ken Dey, J.R. Simplot Stormy Holmes, APEGS
Executive Director, Northwest Gas Assoc. Patrick Kole, Idaho Potato Commission Scott Rudderham, Canpotex
Alaska Norm Semanko, Idaho Water Users Assn. Alan Migneault, AJM
Casey Sullivan, Marathon Petroleum Bob Naeurbout, Idaho Dairymen's Assn. Janice Tranberg, National Cattle Feeders
Hans Neidig, ExxonMobil John Revere, INL/Battelle Association
Jesse Ronnow, Zions Bank
Alberta Washington
Luke Russell, Hecla Mining
Amanda Affonso, Enbridge Pam Brady, BP
Jennifer Visser, Idaho Power
Jim Donihee, CEPA Johan Hellman, BNSF
Riley Georgson, Transalta Montana Janet Kelly, PSE
Mike Simpson, Devon Energy Mike Halligan, The Washington Companies DeLee Shoemaker, Microsoft
Scott Thon, AltaLink Diane Smith, American Rural Megan Ouellette, Alaska Airlines
Bob Rowe, Northwestern Energy Melanie Roberts, PNNL
British Columbia
Bob Sailer, PNWLG
Colin Smith, APEGBC Northwest Territories
David Bennett, FortisBC Darrell Beaulieu, Denendeh Investments Yukon
Don Dalik, Fasken Martineau Pawan Chugh, NWT BDIC Stanley Noel, Dena Nezzidi Development
Ken Davis, Quad-Lock Corporation
Oregon
Dan Kirschner, NWGA
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PNWER STAFF
Matt Morrison Brandon Hardenbrook Eric Holdeman Bruce Agnew
Chief Executive Officer Chief Operating Officer Director, CRDR Director, RIA
matt.morrison@pnwer.org brandon@pnwer.org eric.holdeman@pnwer.org bruce@pnwer.org
Steve Myers Rachael Kopp Betz Mayer Tara Edens
Senior Program Manager Senior Program Manager Assistant Director, RIA Program Manager
steve@pnwer.org rachael.kopp@pnwer.org betz.mayer@pnwer.org tara.edens@pnwer.org
Nate Weigel Brigette Burwell Stephanie Dinca Sumi Shah
Program Manager Program Coordinator Program Coordinator, RIA Controller
nate.weigel@pnwer.org brigette.burwell@pnwer.org stephanie.dinca@pnwer.org sumi.shah@pnwer.org
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CONNECT
WITH
PNWER
Let's Get Connected for Our Latest News & Updates
Twitter: @PNWER
LinkedIn: @Pacific Northwest
Economic Region
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Email: info@pnwer.org
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Seattle, WA 98121
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CAPITAL VISITS
Every year, the PNWER Executive Committee visits our region’s capitals to advocate for regional issues,
strengthen connections between PNWER officers and state and provincial leadership, highlight PNWER
programs and activities, and assess priorities that PNWER should focus on for the coming year. The visits also
allow for cross border legislative collaboration.
Juneau MLA Richard Gotfried testified to the Alaska Senate
Labor & Commerce Committee on PNWER Initiatives, along with
PNWER Innovation Co-Chair, Nirav Desai, CEO of Moonbeam;
Lindsay Randall, Program Manager of Moonbeam; and Steve
Myers, PNWER Senior Program Manager, on the PNWER
Congregate Solutions Accelerator.
Alaska Meetings:
Lieutenant Governor Kevin Meyer
Speaker of the House Louise Stutes
House Majority Leader Rep. Chris Tuck
Senate Minority Leader Sen. Tom Begich
Sen. Mia Costello, PNWER Vice President
Rep. Sarah Hannan, Legislative Council Chair
Senate Transportation Chair, Sen. Robert Myers
House Natural Resources Chair, Rep. Josiah Patkotak
Senate Resources Chair, Sen. Josh Revak
Senate Rules Committee Chair, Sen. Gary Stevens
Rep. DeLena Johnson, PNWER Delegate PNWER Delegates visit the Juneau State
Sen. Jesse Kiehl, PNWER Delegate Capitol
Senate Labor and Commerce Committee
“The PNWER Capital Visits provide an opportunity for face-to-face meetings with legislators and play a part in building
personal relationships. PNWER is noted for having a strong voice for regional advocacy.” - MLA Richard Gotfried
Salem Meetings:
State Resilience Officer Mike Harryman
Sen. Lew Frederick
Rep. David Brock Smith
House Chair of Joint Transportation Committee, Rep. Susan McLain
Sen. Bill Hansell
Natural Resources and Wildfire Committee Chair, Sen. Jeff Golden
Senate Energy & Environment Committee Vice Chair, Sen. Lynn
Findley
Sen. Janeen Sollman
Transportation Committee Chair, Sen. Lee Beyer
Sen. Bill Kennemer
Leah Horner, Infrastructure and Regional Solutions Director, Office PNWER Delegates at the Salem Hearing
of Governor Brown
Sophorn Cheang, Director, Business Oregon
Dan Kirschner, Executive Director, NW Gas Association
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CAPITAL VISITS
Boise PNWER Delegation (L-R) Matt Morrison, MLA
Richard Gotfried, AK Sen. Mia Costello, Consul General
Mia Yen, PNWER Transportation Co-Chair Bruce Agnew,
ID Sen. Chuck Winder, and MT Sen. Mike Cuffe met with
Idaho Governor Brad Little (center).
Boise Meetings:
Senate Agricultural Affairs Committee
Governor Brad Little
Speaker of the House Scott Bedke
Senate Transportation Committee
Mollie McCarty, Chief External Affairs Director, ID
Department of Transportation
Meeting with Idaho Governor Brad Little
PNWER Delegates at the Boise State Capitol
Edmonton It was a pleasure to host U.S. Consul General
Waeger Monster and her team on behalf of PNWER at the
Alberta Legislature. Thanks to Minister Doug Schweitzer
and fellow Caucus members for input on U.S.-Canada
trade relations. -MLA Richard Gotfried
PNWER Delegates MLAs Richard Gotfried and Roger
Reid with U.S. Consul General Holly Waeger Monster
“The bridges we build through our engaged cross-
sectoral working groups forums and annual summits
are instrumental to the region"
- MLA Richard Gotfried
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PNWER VISITS
WASHINGTON, DC
PNWER Congressional
Delegation
PNWER works with the respective federal governments in Ottawa and
U.S. Representatives
Washington, DC to bring those messages forward and collaborate when
Mary Peltola- AK
possible to strengthen the regional economies and investment
opportunities. PNWER has a strong and respected voice and it is important Mike Simpson- ID
to work to find common ground across jurisdictions. PNWER met with Russ Fulcher- ID
legislative leaders and staff from the U.S. Federal Government both Matt Rosendale-MT
virtually and in person to highlight and gain insight on a number of PNWER Earl Blumenauer-OR
priorities. Suzanne Bonamici-OR
Peter DeFazio-OR
The outreach to federal partners focused on PNWER’s core priorities of
Kurt Schrader-OR
environmental sustainability and economic development. Additionally,
meetings were conducted with legislators to showcase the activities of Cliff Bentz-OR
several federally funded programs PNWER conducted during 2022. Suzan DelBene-WA
Adam Smith-WA
Marilyn Strickland-WA
Jaime Herrera Beutler-WA
Pramila Jayapal-WA
Derek Kilmer-WA
Rick Larsen-WA
Dan Newhouse-WA
Alberta MLAs Miranda Rosin, Richard Matt Morrison meeting with Cathy McMorris Rodgers-WA
Gotfried (Imm. Past PNWER President), and U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski and staff
Tracy Allard at the Washington DC LEHI on regional issues Kim Schrier-WA
Graduation (left to right)
U.S. Senators
U.S. Departments and Agencies Lisa Murkowski-AK
PNWER engaged with in 2022: Dan Sullivan-AK
Jim Risch-ID
Executive Office of the President
Department of Agriculture Mike Crapo-ID
Department of Commerce Steve Daines-MT
Department of Defense Jon Tester-MT
Department of Energy Jeff Merkley-OR
Department of Homeland Security Ron Wyden-OR
Department of State
Maria Cantwell-WA
Department of Transportation
Patty Murray-WA
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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LEGISLATIVE ENERGY HORIZON INSTITUTE
Since its inception in 2009, the Legislative Energy Horizon Institute (LEHI) has educated state and provincial
legislators and policymakers on the North American energy infrastructure and delivery system. The Institute’s
comprehensive curriculum helps policymakers understand how energy systems and infrastructure work, how
energy infrastructure is built and financed, and regulation and market impacts on energy infrastructure. LEHI
remains the premier education program in North America for energy policymakers. To date, LEHI has
graduated over 350 legislators and policymakers from across North America.
LEHI IN 2022
The 2022 LEHI Cohort included 40 legislators and
policymakers from 27 U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions - the
most geographically diverse class yet.
The 2022 LEHI program took place over two sessions -
August 5-9 at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in
Richland, WA, and November 16-19 in Washington, DC.
Participants gave the 2022 Richland and DC sessions a
combined rating of 4.9 out of 5.0, the highest rated class in
its history.
The broad alumni network consists of 350+ LEHI Alumni
since 2009.
LEHI has graduated policymakers from 42 States (4 new
states in 2022), 5 Canadian Provinces/Territories, DC, and
Puerto Rico.
Over 145 LEHI graduates still actively serve in state and
provincial legislatures.
45+ LEHI graduates currently serve as chair or vice-chair of
energy or environment committees in their legislature.
In 2021, the National Governors Association partnered with
LEHI to send key governor’s advisors to LEHI each year.
The 2023 LEHI Cohort is set to take place in July and
October 2023.
Learn more at www.lehi.institute.
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BORDER POLICY
As a founding member of the Future Borders Coalition in 2018, PNWER leaders continue to serve in
leadership roles within the FBC, which has a multi-year mandate to accelerate a cohesive border vision
based on improvements in technology, processes, facilities and innovation to drive ahead economic
recovery, prosperity, safety and security.
The Path Toward Border Digitalization - White Paper
In this 2022 White Paper Update to the 2018
publication, FBC is taking stock of changes in border
management, technology and innovation with
particular attention to lessons learned from COVID-
19. This update, the Path Towards Border Digitization,
includes proposals derived from industry and
stakeholders’ input through the FBC Task Forces as
well as research conducted by Intervistas Consulting.
Transportation Border Summit - October 2022
PNWER Partnered with the Future Borders Coalition
to host a Transportation Border Summit at the
Embassy of Canada in Washington, DC, on
October 13, 2022. The Summit was attended by
more than 100 senior industry and government
officials representing all modes of transportation
including trade and tourism service providers,
industry associations and think tanks. Keynote
speakers included the Ambassador of Canada to
the U.S., Kirsten Hillman; U.S. Customs and Border
Protection (CBP) Commissioner Chris Magnus; Erin
O’Gorman, President, Canada Border Services
Agency (CBSA); John Ossowski, Managing Director,
PwC Canada & Former President, CBSA; and Kevin
McAleenan, Chairman & CEO, Pangiam, Former
Acting United States Secretary, Department of
Homeland Security. Other bi-national panels
explored a range of multi-modal processes,
technologies, and collaborative mechanisms to
make the U.S.-Canada border more efficient,
secure, and resilient.
Learn more at www.futureborderscoalition.org. Pacific Northwest Economic Region | 15
CENTER FOR REGIONAL
DISASTER RESILIENCE
PNWER's Center for Regional Disaster Resilience (CRDR) focuses on infrastructure
interdependencies and disaster resilience projects. The CRDR is committed to working with
states, provinces, territories, and communities to develop regional public-private partnerships.
Learn More At
www.regionalresilience.org
Crisis Governing and Decision-Making: Reviewing Lessons
From Emergency Management Systems in Washington State
The William D. Ruckelshaus Center is partnering with PNWER on a project funded by the Washington Legislature to
compare the traditional decision-making systems in Washington State with other decision-making structures
during COVID-19 and to provide recommendations for future emergency responses. The goal of the project is to
implement a comprehensive, cross-jurisdictional exploration of lessons learned from the pandemic about the
dynamic between traditional emergency management decision-making systems and other ways decision-making
was structured for responses to the pandemic in WA. This exploration will include exploring potential embedded
or practiced biases and/or structures that impact considerations of equity, inclusion, and diversity. The project
will engage participants in developing a set of recommendations for decision-making systems utilized in
governments, universities, businesses, and other entities.
For more information, visit www.ruckelshauscenter.wsu.edu/projects/current-projects.
Regional Consortium Coordinating Council (RC3)
As a founding member of the RC3, PNWER continues to serve in a leadership role in
the Council. The RC3 is a national forum created by the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security for regional coordination among alliances for the purpose of critical
infrastructure security and resilience (CISR). The mission of the RC3 is to strengthen
regional collaborations that enhance protection, security, response, recovery, and
resilience of the Nation’s CISR. PNWER works with other partnerships across the
country to share best practices and collaborate with federal, state, local and private
sector partners. We continue to serve in a leadership role and frequently brief
members of the RC3 on current initiatives in the Pacific Northwest.
For more information, visit www.cisa.gov/rc3-charter-membership.
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MARITIME DISASTER RESILIENCE
Learn more at
www.regionalresilience.org.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provided a Regional
Catastrophic Preparedness Grant (RCPG) to King County on behalf of
Central Puget Sound partners to address the enormous risk the region
faces from a catastrophic earthquake. The purpose of this project is to
maximize the ability of the Maritime sector to assist in the disaster
response and recovery from a catastrophic earthquake when road, rail,
and air transportation may be disrupted for weeks, months, and even
years.
Bridge Seismic Screening Tool (BSST) Projected
Reopening Times of Highway Bridges in
Washington after the Cascadia Subduction
Puget Sound waterways provide a means to transport all manner of
Zone Scenario Earthquake personnel, goods, and materiel that may be needed to respond to, recover
Graphic Courtesy of Washington State
Transportation Systems RRAP, March 2019 from, and restore the region after a catastrophic earthquake. The RCPG
project focused on six maritime areas across Puget Sound, involves public
and private partners from the region and Alaska and works to identify
maritime assets and capabilities that could play a role in response,
recovery, and restoration efforts. Following a catastrophic earthquake,
supplying the Puget Sound Region with life-sustaining commodities such as
water and food will require a tremendous, coordinated effort. Current
planning to supply Community Points of Distribution (CPODs) assumes that
resupply will come via land routes over the Cascade Mountains from the
east or by air. These delivery routes are not assured due to the significant
potential for large landslides to block the few mountain passes, for bridges
to collapse, for airfield runways and facilities to be significantly damaged,
and for uncertain availability of aircraft.
PNWER facilitated virtual workshops in each of the six port areas of
Bellingham, Bremerton, Everett, Seattle, Tacoma, and Olympia and held a
final region-wide workshop in person in Tacoma. Public and private
stakeholders attended the workshops from a variety of organizations.
Examples of the disciplines represented include:
Emergency Management
Maritime Shipping Associations
City, County, and State Government
Port Authorities and Operators
Public and Private Ferry Lines
Tug, Towing, and Barge Companies
Merchant Mariners
U.S. Coast Guard
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FUEL DISTRIBUTION PLAN
The Region 6 Critical Infrastructure Working Group has completed its fuel
distribution prioritization framework planning project. This project
coordinated King County and the Washington State Department of
Commerce fuel planning efforts to inform what the priorities will be in a fuel
emergency. Additionally, this project assisted emergency fuel managers in
understanding the dependencies and interdependencies that exist between
the various infrastructures.
Petroleum fuels are currently supplied to King County and all of Western
An outcome of the project is a new
Washington via pipeline from Whatcom County. The system provides gasoline,
GIS tool for KCOEM that overlays
diesel, and aviation fuels. There is no other source of these fuels coming into critical fuel assets, current power
the region in quantity. The framework provides a roadmap and initial outages, transportation systems
and other key infrastructure data.
assessment of the current fuel infrastructure in the region.
8th Idaho Cybersecurity Independencies
Summit in a multi-year initiative to advance
public-private partnerships across a wide
range of sectors for a more disaster-resilient
state and region.
The 2022 Idaho Cybersecurity Interdependencies Summit was
held on October 13 in Boise, Idaho, at the Riverside Hotel.
Approximately 200 participants representing the public and
private sector from across Idaho took part in the full-day
conference. This year’s Cybersecurity Summit was held in
conjunction with the Idaho Office of Emergency Management’s
Annual Preparedness Conference which took place from
October 11-12.
The Summit focused on the importance of collaboration across Topics of Discussion:
sectors as well as current and emerging cyber-related threats Case Studies & Lessons Learned
and scenarios that occur in both the public and private sector Collaboration Works!
and the steps that can and should be taken to protect against Cyber Awareness-The Cyberdome
and combat these threats. Expert speakers from the public and Cybersecurity Workforce Solutions
private sector presented on regional resources, incident Emerging Threats & Trends in
reporting, best practices, and the need for a competitive, Cybersecurity
qualified cyber workforce. The event was preceded the previous Idaho Cybersecurity Task Force
evening by a networking social which allowed participants to Zero Trust Architecture
discuss and connect with the other attendees.
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PANDEMIC RESILIENCE ROADMAP
PNWER received federal funding through the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to develop a
Comprehensive Regional Pandemic Resilience Roadmap for the Puget Sound. The Roadmap takes a cross-sector
and multi-disciplinary approach to distill economic resilience best practices from across the U.S. and Canada,
identifying policies and perspectives that balanced public health and safety with economic continuity. In its final
form, the Roadmap will be a resource for the region to respond to pandemics and other catastrophic
emergencies. The final Pandemic Resilience Roadmap will be released in spring 2023.
Construction of the Roadmap
January - March 2022
PNWER and BERK conducted several in-depth verbal surveys with key
industry and public health organizations from across the Puget Sound and
the broader Pacific Northwest, including:
Input from regional stakeholders from Washington, Oregon, Idaho,
Montana, Alaska & British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon,
and Northwest Territories
41 survey respondents from key sectors of the economy
30+ one-on-one interviews
Feedback & input from Advisory Committee Members
Economic data analysis & in-depth research
May 2022 - November 2022
Assembly of the Roadmap began by combining all of the information and data that had been collected
through surveys, interviews, and COVID-19 Recovery Calls.
November 2022
PNWER and BERK partnered with Northeastern University Seattle to host a hybrid scenario-driven workshop
examining the draft Pandemic Resilience Roadmap.
Covid-19 Recovery Calls
PNWER began the COVID-19 Recovery Series in 2020 as a way for legislators and business leaders from across our
Canadian and U.S. jurisdictions to come together and share best practices in the early days of the pandemic.
PNWER continued the Series in 2022 to explore evolving pandemic challenges and highlight the innovative work
being done across the region, diving into specific sectors to learn best practices with cross-sector applications.
From big city cybersecurity experts to local café owner-operators, the COVID-19 Recovery Series brought in
experts from across the PNWER region to share their knowledge and insight with participants and showcase the
region's innovative approach to pandemic-era challenges.
2022 Topics
January 19, 2022: Downtown Association's Response to the Pandemic
February 16, 2022: Transportation & Warehousing Response to the Pandemic
March 16, 2022: Transitioning to Digital Services in the Pandemic
April 20, 2022: Construction & COVID: A 2022 Update on BC's Model for Collaboration & Continuity
May 18, 2022: Manufacturing Sector's Pandemic Response & Resilience
June 15, 2022: Food Services/Drinking Establishments Industries Response to the Pandemic
August 17, 2022: Health & Economy - Lessons from the Pandemic in Economic Resiliency
September 21, 2022: Wastewater & Disease Monitoring
October 19, 2022: Spotlighting Utilities During the Pandemic Pacific Northwest Economic Region | 19
REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE
ACCELERATOR www.RIAnorthwest.org
Initiated in 2021, the PNWER Regional Infrastructure Accelerator (RIA) serves as a convener for transportation
projects in the region, specifically multistate and multi-jurisdictional initiatives with multi-modal and region-
wide benefits. Funded through U.S. DOT’s Build America Bureau, the PNWER RIA is 1 of 10 RIAs in the U.S., and
the only multi-state Accelerator. The PNWER RIA helps identify Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) and federal
financing opportunities to accelerate the delivery of transportation projects with region-wide benefits that...
Ease supply chain disruptions
Reduce transportation-related pollution
Increase economic and environmental justice, especially for historically underserved communities.
Current Projects & Objectives
Center of Excellence
Serve as regional connection to federal U.S. DOT federal credit
programs including TIFIA, RRIF, and PABs. Assist communities in
navigating new IIJA / BIL and Inflation Reduction Act programs.
Identify, promote, and accelerate infrastructure projects of regional
importance.
Seaport Drayage Emission Reduction
Establish a viable pathway for sustainable CO2 emission reduction
in the Port areas of Seattle and Tacoma via drayage truck
decarbonization
Pines Road Highway / Rail Grade Separation
Assist and accelerate multi-modal replacement of existing at-
grade highway/rail crossing in Spokane Valley, WA currently
responsible for 4 hours of daily vehicle wait time, tragic accidents,
and slowing the transport of goods across the region.
Early Achievements
PNWER RIA provided technical assistance to PNWER RIA hosted two policy tours of the Electric Island
the City of Spokane Valley, WA for their 2022 Medium- and Heavy-Duty EV charging facility in Portland.
RAISE grant application. This collaborative effort between Daimler Trucks,
The City received $21 million RAISE Grant Portland Gas Electric (PGE), and Black & Veatch is the
in 2022. first publicly accessible heavy-duty EV charging station
Approximately $6.3 million in gap funding in the world!
has now been provided through
Washington State's Department of
Transportation.
Launched the first RIA program website
Hosted several panels and launch event at the
PNWER Economic Leadership Forum
Have a project you think could be accelerated? Contact us at www.RIAnorthwest.org.
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CONGREGATE SOLUTIONS ACCELERATOR
The Congregate Solutions Accelerator completed two cohorts in 2022, which concludes the active
programming for the SPRINT Grant received by PNWER and several partner organizations. The Congregate
Accelerator program successfully validated a premise put forth by the Innovation Working Group that linking
the innovation economy with sectors in need can accelerate success. Congregate convened industry experts
from the travel, hospitality and tourism sectors together with public health experts are supporting companies
with capabilities to help reopen these sectors quickly and safely.
Congregate Success by the Numbers
16 Companies completed the accelerator
50% Participants were minority or female founder
$750K Venture capital secured to cohort companies
(estimated)
$40K Revenue generated for cohort companies
Cohort member Shilpi Gupta, CEO of Edizeven
speaking at the Congregate Showcase
10 + Pilot projects completed or committed
Next Steps for Congregate
Continue to explore partnerships and funding opportunities for the continuation of the program.
Currently looking at additional funding opportunities to recruit cohort companies.
Share complete findings from the program with federal and regional partners.
Industry partners from across the PNW supported the program
Learn More at www.congregate.resiliencefoundry.org or follow Congregate on LinkedIn.
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Through engaging discussion, compelling keynote
presentations, evening networking events, and offsite policy Attendee Breakdown
tours, the PNWER Annual Summit provides an opportunity to 551 total delegates
connect and strengthen relationships with legislators, 410 Canadians
government officials, private sector leaders, and academia 141 Americans
from a broad cross-sector of industries and backgrounds. 52 Provincial/State/
The strength of these bi-national relationships leads to real Territorial Legislators
results for each jurisdiction. Special thanks to our host 17 Members of
Parliament & Federal
jurisdiction, Alberta, for hosting PNWER's 31st Summit!
Senators
93 C-Suites and VPs
34 University &
College Presidents &
A Diplomatic Welcome
Academics
Ambassador Kirsten Hillman and Ambassador
David Cohen started the Summit off with a
discussion that touched on the Canada-U.S.
relationship, energy infrastructure and
security, supply chains, critical minerals,
pandemic recovery and more. The session
was moderated by Scotty Greenwood, CEO
of the Canadian American Business Council.
Passing the Gavel
The PNWER Delegate Council met and
elected Idaho State Senator Chuck
Winder (left) as PNWER President. PNWER
thanks Alberta MLA Richard Gotfried for
his exceptional leadership during his
presidency, and for being such a
dedicated advocate for building strong
regional and bi-national relationships.
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Idaho State Senator Michelle Stennett PNWER Vice President WA Rep. Cindy Ryu
received the PNWER Founder's Award. with Washington Lt. Governor Denny Heck
(Pictured with MLA Gotfried)
Carbon Innovation Station-Alberta’s
Pathway to Net Carbon Neutral:
A Clean Tech Energy Showcase
Hosted by Capitol Power, the Clean
Tech Showcase during the Annual
Summit was an opportunity to discover
some of the innovative companies
within Alberta working to reduce GHG
Emissions and move toward Net Zero
solutions.
Thank you to Cenovus for hosting a
group of regional legislators and
policymakers to visit Cenovus
Energy’s Christina Lake oil sands
project in northeastern Alberta, the
largest and best performing steam-
assisted gravity drainage (SAGD)
project, where the company uses
industry-leading drilling technologies
and practices to help ensure the safe
and environmentally responsible
production of its reservoirs.
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Leading border experts discussed
the future of border travel and
opportunities to improve border
efficiencies. Led by Border Co-
Chair Laurie Trautman, Director of
the Border Policy Research Institute.
Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek welcomed
PNWER delegates to Calgary and
asked delegates to "embrace the
place where we have gathered."
PNWER delegates were honored to
hear a story of Indigenous history
from Hal Eagletail and witness the
powerful performances of the
dancers from Tsuu T'ina.
Alberta Minister of Energy Sonya
Savage addresses the attendees on a
North American Energy security strategy.
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AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES
PREVENTION EFFORTS
A major priority for PNWER is the prevention of aquatic invasive
species in the region. PNWER regularly informs and advocates for Total Federal Funding to Date
invasive species funding, education, and prevention efforts at
both the regional and federal levels. PNWER continues to Idaho $9,426,301
champion efforts to combat the spread of invasive quagga and Montana $12,062,059
zebra mussels to the Pacific Northwest. Working with and
Oregon $3,251,090
promoting collaboration between state and provincial agencies,
PNWER works to form a more coordinated regional defense
Washington $2,950,000
perimeter to fight invasive mussels. _______________________
Total Match $27,689,450
A outcome of the Annual Summit was the development of a draft
Memorandum of Understanding between Western Canada And
Northwest United States for Coordinated Defense Against
Invasive Mussels. The goal of which is to mitigate the risk of
invasive mussels.
TRANSBOUNDRY FERAL SWINE SUMMIT
Held during the PNWER Annual Summit in Calgary, the Transboundary
Feral Swine Summit explored Feral Swine and African Swine Fever
risks to the U.S. and Canada. Feral Swine [wild pigs] can transmit
dangerous diseases to humans and livestock, as well as damage the
economy and environment in both the U.S. and Canada. The
Transboundary Feral Swine Presentations showcased the challenges
and important work the region is doing to respond as well as
mitigate the risk from Wild Pigs.
Dr. Ryan Brook presents on feral Feral swine can cause severe
swine impacts to the region at the damage to farm land as well as a
Calgary Summit. vector for diseases. Hilo, the aquatic invasive species sniffing
dog, checking out the feral swine display.
Who is a good dog?
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2022 Forum Topics Included... The PNWER Economic Leadership Forum
provides an opportunity for local, provincial,
A Northern Example - Public-Private and state leaders in both the public and
Partnerships in the U.S. & Canada private sectors to carry out in-depth
Decarbonizing Big Rigs
discussions on key subjects affecting our
regional economy. Speakers addressed the
Practical Electrification: Aligning Utility challenges & critical nature of increasing
Business Models with Transportation accessibility to reliable, affordable
Electrification Goals broadband and digital equity across our
A Federal Perspective on Disaster region and the need for connectivity for
Resilience in the Pacific Northwest members of our rural communities.
Harnessing the Innovation Economy to
Address Critical Challenges
Public-Private Partnerships for
Transportation & Affordable Housing
Energy & Security Sustainability in the
Current Geopolitical Climate
Willie Nunn, Administrator, FEMA Region X (above)
provided thoughts on regionally-focused disaster
resilience efforts for the Pacific Northwest.
PNWER formally launched their Regional Infrastructure
Accelerator (RIA) program in Portland, OR. Betz Mayer,
PNWER RIA Assistant RIA Director, and Bruce Agnew,
PNWER RIA Director, pictured left.
“Washington has been able to position itself as a national leader because of the
collaborative nature of the Pacific Northwest Economic Region. Thank you PNWER for all
you do to deepen relations between states and borders and aid in our state reaching its
full potential.”
- Washington State Lieutenant Governor Denny Heck
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Regional & Equitable Infrastructure Investment
“Priorities change, but values remain. Building
partnerships and finding common ground is critical.”
Featuring U.S. Representative Elect Val Hoyle (virtual);
Niilo Edwards, First Nations Major Projects Coalition
(virtual); Andrew Johnsen, CSCG; Tiffany Bohlin, Muller
Bohlin Associates; Honorary Consul Bart Eberwein.
Electric Island Policy Tour
Attendees visited Electric Island, the first publicly-
accessible Medium and Heavy-Duty EV charging site
in North America. Electric Island is an innovative
partnership between Daimler Trucks, Portland
General Electric, and Black & Veatch.
Supply Chain Resiliency
Sen. Lew Frederick moderated a discussion with Curtis
Robinhold, Executive Director of the Port of Portland,
and Dave Dillon, President of Food Northwest, on
creating resiliency in the global supply chain, and how
our region can prepare now to meet future demand.
Regional Legislative Roundtable
PNWER Legislative Leadership discussed the key
priorities in the upcoming legislative sessions in their
respective jurisdictions. The housing crisis was a
major concern across jurisdictions. Session featured
ID, OR, AK, WA, BC, AB, and SK.
Broadband Infrastructure for Accessibility
Moderated by Sen. Lew Frederick, this session featured
Oregon Broadband Manager Daniel Holbrook, WA
Broadband Director Mark Vasconi, BC Parliamentary
Secretary for Rural Development MLA Roly Russell, and
David Don, VP, Comcast Corporation.
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PNWER WORKING GROUP
CO-CHAIRS
PNWER's working groups, co-chaired by the public and private sectors, meet throughout the
year with stakeholders to address regional priorities for their sectors. Action Items are
developed by the working groups representing concrete actions the working groups will take
to advance the priority work throughout the year.
Agriculture Border & Trade
Ken Francis, MLA Patrick Kole Sen. Mike Cuffe Laurie Trautman
Alberta Vice President Montana Director
Idaho Potato Commission Border Policy Research
Institute, WWU
PURPOSE: Provides input on agriculture trade issues to key
PURPOSE: Serves as a top forum for U.S.-Canada border
decision makers in Ottawa and D.C. Focuses on agriculture
coordination and collaboration by providing input on
trade with a primary examination of the UDMCA and the
preclearance and recommendations for potential pilots in
Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) Action Plan.
our region.
Cross-Border Livestock Health Disaster Resilience
Dr. Tahnee Szymanski Janice Tranberg Rep. Cindy Ryu Brad Richy
Asst. State Vet President and CEO Washington Director
State of Montana AB Cattle Feeders Assoc ID Office of Emergency Mgmt
PURPOSE: Works to create public-private partnerships,
PURPOSE: Exchanges information on animal health issues and develop action plans, and undertake pilot projects and
emergency response to emerging and foreign animal activities to improve regional disaster resilience cooperation
diseases. and emergency preparedness.
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Economic Development Energy
Richard Gotfried, MLA Gynii Gilliam Rep. Derek Skees Dan Kirschner
Alberta President Montana Executive Director
Jobs Plus Inc. Northwest Gas Association
PURPOSE: Shares case studies of initiatives that can be PURPOSE: Strives to find ways to provide sustainable energy
replicated, including innovative financing opportunities, for North America that is clean, safe, affordable, and reliable
rural economic development, Indigenous business while meeting low carbon targets and lowering the region's
development, and urban-to-rural economic drivers. overall carbon footprint.
Energy and Environment Forestry
Rick Glumac, MLA Paul Manson Jason Krips Travis Joseph
Premier's Liaison CEO President & CEO President
to WA State DC Grid Al Forest Products American Forest
British Columbia Development Corporation Association Resource Council
PURPOSE: Addresses the convergence of environmental PURPOSE: Promotes collaboration between forest managers,
sustainability and economic development, while promoting landholders, legislators, agency staff, non-profits, and
the region's competitiveness in addressing environmental academics dedicated to healthy and sustainable forest
challenges with innovative solutions. management, conservancy, and wood products research.
Innovation Invasive Species
Sen. Mia Costello Nirav Desai Justin Bush Martina Beck
Alaska CEO Executive Coordinator Unit Head
Moonbeam Exchange WISC BC Ministry of Land, Water &
Resource Stewardship
PURPOSE: Channels the strengths of the region's resources PURPOSE: Establishes a regional defense against invasive
into a collaborative, comprehensive effort to maximize species threats by bringing together state and provincial
economic benefit and respond to the competitive partners to collaborate on initiatives and coordinate on
landscape of the global economy. strategic partnerships and information-sharing.
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Mining Tourism
Sen. Keith Regier Tammy Johnson Sen. Michelle Stennett Dave Cowen
Montana Executive Director Idaho CEO
Montana Mining Association The Butchart Gardens
PURPOSE: Identifies best practices for environmental PURPOSE: Develops a more interconnected tourism region
sustainability while fostering responsible economic and facilitates collaboration among industry and public
development, engaging with Indigenous groups to improve partners throughout the region. Tourism is one of the largest
the quality of life in the region. economic drivers in several PNWER jurisdictions.
Transportation Water Policy
Sen. Chuck Winder Bruce Agnew Sen. Jim Honeyford David Hill
Idaho Director Washington Director of Development
Cascadia Center University of Lethbridge
PURPOSE: Collaborates in public policy of transportation PURPOSE: Addresses regional water policy issues and
corridors and gateways, shares best practices on technology connects legislators, private-sector, and universities to
development, infrastructure financing, and addresses the identify best practices to improve water security, climate
challenges of multi-modal market access to global markets. change adaption, and water storage options.
Workforce Development
Sen. Lisa Wellman Russ Kinghorn
Washington APEG-BC
PURPOSE: Provides member policymakers, governments,
academia, and industry with ideas and advice in support of
regional workforce policies that promote education, worker
retention, and mobility within the region.
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PNWER AGRICULTURE STATEMENT
Our cross-border integrated agriculture supply chains are vital to the region’s competitiveness internationally. These
interdependent cross border connections allow producers to feed North America and the world. However, Ag supply
chains are highly dependent on aging critical transportation infrastructure that must be upgraded to sustain and
expand economic growth and enhance community resilience.
Canada and the U.S. are engaged in parallel initiatives to improve supply chains and transportation infrastructure in
their respective countries, but have few avenues for strategic collaboration. Canada established a Supply Chain
Task Force to provide recommendations for improving supply chains, and will fund infrastructure projects through its
National Trade Corridor Fund. The U.S. established a Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force to address bottlenecks,
and will use programs like the Port Infrastructure Development Program to invest in much-needed infrastructure.
We see an important strategic opportunity for Canada and the U.S. to greatly enhance their respective investment
efforts by collaborating as bi-national partners, promoting participation and input from each other. Collaboration
and dialogue on strategic supply chain infrastructure investments is a win for our region and North American
Agriculture exports.
As co-chairs of the PNWER Agriculture Working Group, we urge both the U.S. and Canadian federal,
state/provincial, and local governments, as well as our essential private sector partners to work together to plan
and implement strategic investments in modernizing critical supply chain infrastructure to enhance the
competitiveness of the cross border region. These coordinated strategic investments will result in shared economic
growth, and new business opportunities with more and better jobs for all.
ROADMAP TO RESILIENT ULTRA-LOW ENERGY BUILDINGS
WITH DEEP INTEGRATION OF RENEWABLES
In 2022, progress on the Roadmap to Resilient Ultra-Low Energy Buildings with Deep Integration of Renewables
was continued, and a draft of the Roadmap was completed. Originating out of the 2014 PNWER Summit, the
Roadmap is a multi-year effort, led by the Canadian Academy of Engineering, to develop more resilient
buildings, achieve net zero emissions, minimize costs, maximize public safety, and increase energy efficiency in
moving towards decarbonization in the built environment. The Roadmap will provide strategic recommendations
to maximize the affordability of the energy transition for buildings toward net-zero operating emissions by
optimizing energy efficiency and maximizing resilience. For both new and existing buildings, the Roadmap seeks
to establish a series of overarching principles that can help to guide policy development and provide a
framework to help policymakers make more informed policy decisions.
PNWER was key partner in helping to drive the development of the Roadmap
concept and secure and leverage key funding for research. The concept for a
Roadmap was established at the 2014 PNWER Summit, and built upon at
subsequent PNWER Summits. At the 2022 PNWER Summit, a panel was held on
“Bridging Silos to Catalyze Decarbonization and Resilience of Buildings”, which
focused on aligning and improving collaboration across the various sectors that
work on resilience and decarbonization of buildings. This panel was coordinated to
help advance the work of the Roadmap. The work of Roadmap project will be
ongoing in the coming years.
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PARTNERS, SUPPORTERS, & MEMBERS
PNWER IS GRATEFUL FOR THE SUPPORT OF OUR REGIONAL PARTNERS!
STATUTORY MEMBERS ACADEMIC PARTNERS
Alaska Border Policy Research Institute at WWU
Alberta Institute of Health Economics/One Society Network
British Columbia Northeastern University
Idaho Portland State University
Montana University of Idaho
Northwest Territories University of British Columbia
Oregon University of Victoria
Saskatchewan University of Washington
Washington Western Washington University
Yukon
GOVERNMENT PARTNERS & ASSOCIATIONS
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
Cascadia Innovation Corridor (CIC) Snohomish County Office of Emergency
City of Calgary Management
City of Seattle Tourism Calgary
Consulate General of Canada in Seattle Travel Alberta
Cyber Incident Response Coalition & Analysis U.S. Consulate General in Calgary
Sharing (CIRCAS) U.S. Consulate General in Vancouver
Energy Council U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Federal Emergency Management Agency U.S. Department of Agriculture-Animal and
(FEMA) Plant Health Inspection Service
Future Borders Coalition (FBC) U.S. Department of Energy
Government of Canada U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) U.S. Department of Transportation
Idaho Office of Emergency Management U.S. Economic Development Administration
King County Office of Emergency (EDA)
Management Washington Invasive Species Council
Montana Department of Natural Resources Washington State Homeland Security Region 6
and Conservation Washington State Military Department
Montana Invasive Species Council Western Governors Association (WGA)
NASCO
National Conference of State Legislatures
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SUPPORTERS & MEMBERS OF PRIVATE SECTOR COUNCIL
ACES Northwest Network CNRL Pacific Northwest Building
AJM Cruise Lines International Resilience Coalition
Alaska Airlines Association (CLIA) Pacific Northwest Law Group
Alaska Travel Industry Dena Nezzidi Development Perkins Coie
Association Corporation Platform Calgary
Alberta Beef Producers Denendeh Investments Port of Bellingham
Alberta Cattle Feeders Devon Energy Port of Bremerton
Association Economic Developers Alberta Port of Everett
Alberta Forest Products Edmonton Global Port of Olympia
Association Enbridge Port of Seattle
AltaLink Enmax Port of Tacoma
AME BC EQL Energy Port of Vancouver/ Fraser
American Gas Association ExxonMobil Port Authority
American Public Power Fasken Martineau Portland General Electric
Association Fluid Energy Group PostMedia
American Rural Ltd/SixRing Inc. Puget Sound Energy
Association of Professional Food Northwest Quad-Lock
Engineers & Geoscientists of FortisBC Rubicon Strategy
BC Hecla Mining Company Salesforce
Association of Professional Idaho Dairymen’s Association Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s
Engineers & Geoscientists of Idaho Potato Commission Association
Saskatchewan Idaho Power Schneider Electric
ATCO Idaho Water Users Seft Consulting
Battelle Association Shell Energy North America
Benton Rural Electric J.R. Simplot Sheridan Electric
Association Marathon Petroleum South Island Prosperity
BERK Consulting MDU Resources Partnership
Berkshire Hathaway Energy Microsoft Supply Chain Canada
BHE Canada Mitsubishi Power Teck
BNSF Railway Moonbeam Exchange The Washington Companies
BP National Cattle Feeders Transalta
Calgary Economic Association Washington Public Utility
Development Nelson Mullins Districts Assoc. (WPUDA)
Canadian American Business Northwest Cement Council Washington Technology
Council Northwest Gas Association Industry Association
Canadian Cattle Association Northwestern Energy Washington Tourism Alliance
Canadian Energy Pipeline Nuclear Energy Institute WestJet
Association (CEPA) Nutrien Zions Bank
Canpotex NWT BDIC
Capital Power Oregon PUD Association
Cenovus
Central Alberta Economic
Partnership (CAEP)
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FINANCIAL REPORT
The Pacific Northwest Economic Region
Foundation operates as a U.S. 501(c)6 non-profit
organization.
PNWER's income is derived from statutory dues from member jurisdictions as well as
state, provincial, and federal grants and contracts, along with private sector
contributions. Private sector sponsorships vary by company and amount and help fund
projects, meetings, and conferences.
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